Category: Summit County

County Partners with United Way to Provide Rent and Mortgage Assistance

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 29, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council passed legislation authorizing $6.5 million in federal CARES Act, TANF...

A FREE Ride Home in Summit County

“As restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic are slowly lifted, I want to remind people to be safe and celebrate responsibly. As Summit County Prosecutor,...

Can’t Pay Property Tax Bill by the Due Date

Second half 2019 real estate taxes are due on July 17, 2020. Assistance is available to taxpayers who have been affected by the COVID-19...

Minority Contractor Capital Access Program Accepting Applications; Virtual Information Session Set for June 30

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Beginning June 22, 2020, applications will be accepted for the newly created Minority Contractor Capital Access Program (MCCAP). The application period will...

Summit County Animal Control Announces Adoptions by Appointment

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Summit County Animal Control has announced that adoptions will resume by appointment only. Residents seeking to adopt a dog or cat...

County Executive Announces 2020 Summer Youth Virtual Education Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro has announced registration is underway for a new program designed to assist county youths this summer....

Summit Metro Parks – Composting

Have you wanted to try composting, but could use a few pointers on how to do it? We've got a handy "Dos and Don'ts"...

HHW Recycling Center opening June 4th

Summit County residents can bring household hazardous waste from their homes for proper handling. This service is for Summit County residents only. Click here...

Summit County Homestead Exemption

Homeowners in Summit County who are 65 or older, or those who are totally and permanently disabled at any age, may be eligible for...

Summit County Public Health: Stress on Children

Parents: Sudden changes in routine, as well as being home all the time can be hard for children. Signs of stress include: - Excessive worry or...

REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Extended

UPDATE - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline by a year. The new...

County Provides Additional Small Business Grant Funding

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council have approved additional funding for the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program....

Important Notices Coming to Some Summit County Medicaid Recipients

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Beginning in August and continuing into early September, the Ohio Department of Medicaid is mailing an important notice to adults enrolled...

Library program to explore history of Summit County interurban trolleys

The Akron Summit County Public Library will host a program on the history of interurban trolleys in Summit County later this month. The event...

Chemical Reaction at Royal Chemical in Macedonia Resolved Without Injury

Shelter in place advisory lifted after air monitoring confirms no threat to residents MACEDONIA, Ohio — The Macedonia Fire Department responded to a chemical reaction...

Summit County Slashes Adoption Fees to $28 for August Clear the Shelters Event

Summit County Animal Control is joining the national Clear the Shelters campaign this August, cutting adoption fees from $96 to just $28 for the...

Summit County Earns Budget Award For 24th Consecutive Year

Summit County has again received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This marks the 24th consecutive year the county...