Category: Summit County

County of Summit to Dedicate World War II Veterans Memorial

Media Advisory November 5, 2018 AKRON, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will host a World War II Veterans Memorial Dedication on Friday, November 9, 2018 from...

County of Summit, ReWorks and John S. Knight Center Collaborate for Zero Waste Event at 2018 State of the County Address

Ilene Shapiro – Summit County Executive FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 29, 2018 Contact: Greta Johnson Assistant Chief of Staff Office of Executive Shapiro 330-643-2656 gjohnson@summitoh.net County of Summit, ReWorks and John...

Coventry Township Shooting

On October 6, 2018, at approximately 9:54 p.m., the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle accident on Interstate 77 North at...

Summit County to Hold Annual Fall Adopt-A-Thon on October 27, 2018

The County of Summit will host the annual Fall Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Summit...

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...

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...