Category: Summit County

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....

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...

Highway Work Across Summit County Means Detours for Nordonia Hills Drivers

Drivers in Summit County will run into several new closures this week, along with a long list of projects that continue. All work is...

Summit County Dispatch Center Wins Top State Honor

The Summit Emergency Communications Center has been named the Ohio Gold Star Dispatch Center of the Year. County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced the honor...

Barktober deal lets Summit County residents adopt a dog for $28

Summit County residents can bring home a dog for just $28 this month. County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Animal Control announced a...

KJ’s 5K marks 10th year with focus on suicide prevention

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — Runners, walkers and dog lovers will gather Saturday, Oct. 3, for the 10th annual KJ's 5K. Portage Path Behavioral Health...

Summit County highway work to cause delays next week

Drivers across Summit County should plan for delays and detours over the next week. The Ohio Department of Transportation has scheduled new restrictions on...