Category: Summit County

Hope United Breaks Ground on County Donated Land for Relapse Prevention Wellness Center

On September 28, 2018, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and members of Summit County Council joined other distinguished guests and elected officials at a...

Sheriff’s Office Awarded Traffic Safety Funding

Sheriff Steve Barry announced the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Safety Office awarded $389,600.06 in federal traffic safety funding to the Summit County...

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro Delivers State of the County Address

On August 30, 2018, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro delivered the annual State of the County Address to a sold-out crowd of nearly 900...

County Executive Shapiro and County Council Pass Legislation Recognizing the month of August as Child Support Awareness Month in Summit County

Summit County Executive Shapiro and Summit County Council passed legislation (2018-227) recognizing the month of August 2018 as Child Support Awareness Month in Summit...

Summit County Animal Control to Hold Summer Adopt-A-Thon on July 28, 2018

The County of Summit will host a summer Adopt-a-Thon on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Summit County...

July 7 – Free Family Fun Day at the Perkins Stone Mansion

Dear Friends, Join us next weekend on Saturday, July 7th for the Society’s annual Free Family Fun Day. The properties will be open free and to...

Volunteers from Running Dog Take Pups from Summit County Shelter for a 2 Mile Pack Run

On Sunday, June 24th, volunteers from Running Dog treated fourteen dogs from the Summit County Animal Control facility to a much needed 2 mile...

Renewal of the Summit County Children Services Board Levy Will be on November 2018 Ballot

County Executive and County Council Approves and Adopts Legislation to Place Renewal of the Summit County Children Services Board Levy on November 2018 Ballot On...

2018 CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Program Action Plan to Fund Numerous Projects throughout Summit County

On June 18, 2018 Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council passed legislation approving and authorizing the County Executive to execute the...

2018 Summit For Kids Professional Symposium and Breakfast to be Held Friday, August 17, 2018

This year’s Summit for Kids Symposium will focus on youth suicide and the ways in which families are being affected by this crisis. The...

DEPUTY WES DOBBINS HONORED BY SUMMIT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

From Summit County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page Congratulations to Summit County Sheriff Deputy Wes Dobbins for having recently been awarded the title of 'TOP COP' by...

Summit County Re-Entry Network to Host Re-Entry Event on May 31

On May 31, 2018, the Summit County Re-Entry Network will host Strengthening the Pathway, a re-entry event, at the Akron Urban League from 8:00...

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...