Category: Summit County

County, City Fund Minority Contractor Capital Access Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, May 11, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will introduce legislation authorizing funds for the Development Finance Authority’s (DFA) newly created...

Summit County Traffic Advisory – I271 in Boston Township

Interstate 271 in Boston Township (Wednesday, May 6 – until further notice) Beginning Wednesday, May 6, I-271 between Hines Hill Rd. and Boston Mills Rd. will...

Summit County Probate Court Guidelines

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Probate Court continues to remain open with the following guidelines: The staff remains divided into two working groups...

Hudson Girl Scout Supports Refugees with Toiletry Kits

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Gabi Shainoff, a student at Hudson Middle School and a Girl Scout, recently completed a collection of toiletry items for refugees arriving...

Fiscal Officer Scalise offers Relief to Taxpayers during National Emergency

News Release: Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to offer relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) national emergency. The Tax...

County Executive Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is urging county residents to be on the lookout for a growing number of COVID-19 scams. The...

Updates to Summit County Continuity of Services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On March 22, 2020, the Ohio Department of Health issued a statewide Stay At Home order. Per the order, county services and...

IRS creates tool for non-filers to register for Economic Impact Payments

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Internal Revenue Service launched a new web tool allowing those who don’t normally file a tax return to easily and quickly...

Stay at Home – Summit County

–Summit County Public Health is pleading with residents to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary to go out. “Governor DeWine’s order...

REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF RECENT STORM

Akron, Ohio, April 8, 2020–Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to...

COVID-19 Small Business Grant Applications

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On March 30, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro in conjunction with the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce; The City of Akron;...

ODJFS Expands Unemployment Call Center Hours

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has expanded its unemployment call center hours to better meet the increased need...

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...