Category: Summit County

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, World War II, Korean, & Vietnam Wars Roundtable Meeting 21 February 2019 at 18:45 (06:45 PM)

24 January 2019 at 18:45 (06:45 PM) Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center, 3486 S. Smith Rd (off Market St.) Fairlawn, OH 44333 (across from Fairlawn City Hall and...

Akron-Summit Holocaust Arts & Writing Contest Submission Deadline Extended

The submission deadline for the 2019 Akron-Summit Holocaust Arts & Writing Contest has been extended to Tuesday, February 5 at 4:00 p.m. Participants may...

Calyx Peak Companies to Conduct Akron’s First Medical Marijuana Harvest

AKRON, OHIO—On Monday, January 28, 2019, AT-CPC of Ohio, doing business as Calyx Peak Companies, will begin to harvest the medical marijuana grown at...

Updates Regarding Assistance Programs Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who received the early issuance of their February benefits on January 16, 2019 DO NOT have to spend/use...

County of Summit and City of Akron Sponsor 2019 Akron-Summit Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest

The County of Summit and the City of Akron have again teamed up to sponsor the 31st Annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest....

County of Summit Raises over $500 for Local Salvation Army

During the months of November and December, Summit County employees raised $570 for the Salvation Army of Summit County through the sale of holiday...

County of Summit and City of Akron Break Ground at New Firestone Business Park

On December 20, 2018, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and City of Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan led a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Firestone...

2019 Dog Licenses Go On Sale December 1st

This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving to your favorite canine. A shiny new 2019 dog license tag is the perfect...

County Executive encourages teens to apply for Summer Youth Employment Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) are excited to announce the return...

County Executive Shapiro announces “Rainy Days & Rescue Strays!”

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—April Showers bring May Flowers…and maybe even a furry friend to keep you company through these rainy spring days! No matter what...

Senior Summit 2026 Announces New Midweek Expo

Summit County, OH, April 2026—The Senior Summit Steering Committee announces a new chapter for the 2026 Senior Summit Conference and Expo, including a new...

Home Weatherization Assistance available to income-qualified residents countywide

Summit County offers help with lowering energy costs, including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and hot water tank repair/replacement, countywide through the Home Weatherization...

Public Safety Announcement: Sheriff Fatheree, Fraud Prevention, and National Scam Awareness

AKRON, Ohio – Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree is partnering with the National Sheriffs’ Association to lead a high-priority effort centered on fraud prevention...