Category: Summit County

Summit County Pays Tribute to Workers at Memorial Ceremony

On Friday, April 26, 2019, Summit County officials presented a proclamation to the International Chemical Workers Union Council in recognition of Workers Memorial Day....

Take a Distance Hike at Liberty Park

Do you like to walk? How about a hike more than 7 miles? On Thursday, April 4 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Liberty...

MINDFULNESS IN NATURE at Liberty Park

Did you know that getting outdoors in nature helps to lower your heart rate and blood pressure? Come to Liberty Park in Twinsburg tonight,...

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....

Summit County Animal Control receives 10,000 collars and leashes from local business

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce that Summit County Animal Control has received a generous donation of 10,000 dog collars and...

Summit County receives GFOA’s Triple Crown Award for financial reporting

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — For the first time ever, Summit County has received the Triple Crown Award for financial reporting. Summit County is one...

Summit County law enforcement and community partners renew commitment to combatting elder abuse in partnership with Adult Protective Services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Earlier today, Summit County Department of Job and Family Services’ Adult Protective Services Division hosted a signing of the Revised...

Public Safety Announcement: Summit County Sobriety Checkpoints, Target Impaired Drivers, and Increase Patrols

Akron, OH – The Summit County OVI Task Force will be conducting  sobriety checkpoints across Summit County on Friday, June 19, into early  Saturday...

Summit County Dept. of Economic Development takes Business Walk to Northfield Ctr Twp

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Community and Economic Development led their second Business Walk on May 14. Economic Development and...