Category: Summit County

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 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...

New Fraud Protection Feature Coming to SNAP EBT Cards May 13

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Beginning May 13, a new fraud protection feature will be added to SNAP EBT cards, including Summer EBT/Sun Bucks cards, to...

Executive Shapiro, Animal Control launch “May I Go Home with You?” – Adoption event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On any given day at Summit County Animal Control, there are about 85-90 dogs on average awaiting the next chapter of their...

Summit and Medina Counties Celebrate In-Demand Jobs Week May 4-8

The ninth annual In-Demand Jobs Week of Summit and Medina Counties, part of a statewide celebration of jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand...

New Report Shows Concerning Rise in Domestic Violence-Related Fatalities in Summit County

(Akron, OH) In partnership with the Summit County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee, Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center has released its 2025 Domestic...

Summit County Celebrates America’s 250th with Heritage Tree Planting

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County marked both Earth Day and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a ceremonial Heritage Tree planting today at the Perkins...