Category: Summit County

Russell M. Pry Building Dedication

There will be a dedication of the Russell M. Pry Building Monday, July 31, 2017 - 10:00 am. The Office of County Executive Ilene Shapiro...

Summit County Walks for Multiple Sclerosis, as County Executive Shapiro Announces July 27th as MS Awareness Day in Summit County

Summit County Executive Shapiro and Summit County Council passed legislation recognizing July 27th as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day in Summit County. In honor of...

Summit County Department of Job and Family Services to Delay Opening Until Noon on July 31, 2017 for Russell M. Pry Building Dedication

Please be advised that Summit County Department of Job and Family Services main office located at 1180 South Main St. in Akron, will delay...

Fiscal Of Officer Kristen Scalise To Issue New And Renewal Veteran Id Cards Throughout Summit County

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that her office will issue new and renewal veteran identification...

County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council Pass Legislation Providing Employment and Educational Services to Youth

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro signed legislation that was adopted by County Council on June 5, 2017 (Resolution 2017-201) to renew Workforce Innovation and...

Executive Shapiro Recognizes Summit County EMS during EMS Week, May 21-27

During times of emergency and crisis, Emergency Services respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. EMS week...

In Honor of National Drug Court Month, Executive Shapiro Proclaims May 22nd as “Turning Point Drug Court Day”

May has been designated as National Drug Court month. Throughout the nation 3,142 treatment courts have served over 1.5 million individuals. Drug treatment courts...

County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council pass legislation naming Mental Health Awareness Month and Infrastructure Week

On May 15, 2017, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed two pieces of legislation aimed at increasing awareness of two key issues...

County of Summit, Development Finance Authority of Summit County Fund Down-Payment for Jobs Program to Spur Local Development

On Friday, May 12, 2017, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced that the County of Summit and the Development Finance Authority of Summit County...

The County of Summit earns national achievement award for “Bringing Mental Health to Main Street”

WASHINGTON – The County of Summit’s health initiative, Bringing Mental Health to Main Street, has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National...

Summit County Selects NOPEC for Opt-Out Natural Gas Aggregation Program

Summit County, Ohio - On Monday, May 8, 2017, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro executed the documents necessary for the County to join the...

County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council Declare Summit County Autism Friendly – First in State

(Akron April 18, 2017) Last night at a public council meeting, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro sponsored a resolution that was co-sponsored by County...

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...