Category: Summit County

Vehicle Crashes into Hospital in Green

On June 20, 2019, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to 911 calls in the City of Green for reports...

Summit County Recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Day

On June 3, 2019, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council passed a resolution recognizing June 7 as National Gun Violence Awareness...

County of Summit and City of Akron Played Host to Center for Homeland Defense and Security and FEMA for Executive Education Seminar

On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, County of Summit Executive Ilene Shapiro and City of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan hosted the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center...

Driver Involved in Accident Walks Into Traffic and Struck by a Dodge Ram

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a single car crash occurred on Interstate 77 north at the 113 mile marker in...

County of Summit Unveils Opportunity Zones Prospectus

On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, County of Summit Executive Ilene Shapiro, joined by City of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, launched a web-based prospectus for...

Summit County Pays Tribute to Workers at Memorial Ceremony

On Friday, April 26, 2019, Summit County officials presented a proclamation to the International Chemical Workers Union Council in recognition of Workers Memorial Day....

Take a Distance Hike at Liberty Park

Do you like to walk? How about a hike more than 7 miles? On Thursday, April 4 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Liberty...

MINDFULNESS IN NATURE at Liberty Park

Did you know that getting outdoors in nature helps to lower your heart rate and blood pressure? Come to Liberty Park in Twinsburg tonight,...

Summit County Summer Youth Employment Program Registration to Open on April 1

Registration for the 2019 Summer Youth Employment Program will open to the public on April 1, 2019. This program, offered by Summit County Executive...

Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services Launches Online Payment Portal

Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) customers will now have access to an online payment portal. The agency recently partnered with First...

From Summit County Sheriff: East Turkeyfoot Lake Road (SR 619) is now OPEN!

On the morning of 2/20/2019, the Summit Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team was requested to assist in the apprehension of a male with active warrants...

Summit County Offers Property Tax Relief to Recent Storm Victims

Summit County property owners affected by the recent storm can now apply for real estate tax relief through the county Fiscal Office. Fiscal Officer...

Summit and Medina Counties Gear Up for In-Demand Jobs Week

Summit and Medina Counties are preparing to participate in Ohio's eighth annual In-Demand Jobs Week celebration from May 5-9, 2025. The statewide initiative focuses...

Tax Relief Available for Summit County Storm Victims

Read ad free here. Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise has announced that real estate tax relief is available to residents whose properties were...

Summit County Reduces Dog Adoption Fees for National Pet Month

Read ad free here. SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—May isn't only about being over the showers and into the flowers, it's also National Pet Month! Summit County...

Zips Surge to Excellence: Summit County Council Honors UA Basketball

Read ad free Summit County Officials Recognize Championship Season and NCAA Tournament Appearance At its April 28th Council Meeting, Summit County Council honored The University of...