Category: Summit County

Akron-Summit Holocaust & Genocide Education Council: 37th Annual Arts & Writing Contest – Lessons of the Holocaust

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will sponsor the 37th year of the Akron-Summit  Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest. The theme this...

County Executive Shapiro and Council honor former Health Commissioner

Yesterday evening, County Executive Shapiro and County Council presented a proclamation to Donna Skoda, recently retired Health Commissioner at Summit County Public Health. They...

County Executive Shapiro sponsoring reentry resource fair on November 13

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, in partnership with the Impact Summit County Reentry Collaborative and other community organizations, is sponsoring a reentry resource fair...

THIRD BILLING FOR DELINQUENT TAXES IN MAIL, DUE NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Akron, Ohio -- Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced a third billing for parcels with delinquent taxes. The third...

Summit County lights up green for Veterans Day

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Councilwoman Christine Higham announced plans to illuminate county...

County Executive and Animal Control announce FURever Thankful adoption event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the dogs and cats of Animal Control want Summit County residents to know that they are...

Text-to 9-1-1 now available throughout Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Since early this month, all 9-1-1 emergency communications centers in Summit County are now able to receive text messages. This new service...

A plea from Summit County’s wastewater staff: Don’t flush your wipes!

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Staff at Summit County’s Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) are urging customers to throw away, not flush, their disposable wipes and...

County Executive and Animal Control provide free pet food and supplies to hurricane victims

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Animal Control recently worked with Keller Farms and Whispering Acres Animal Sanctuary to provide relief to...

Summit County Executive, Prosecutor, Sheriff host Outsmart the Scam event

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Sheriff Kandy Fatheree, and County Councilwoman Christine Wiedie Higham, are holding an “Outsmart the Scam Workshop”...

Summit County EMA Director completes Naval Postgraduate program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce Emergency Management Agency Director Thomas Smoot completed the Master’s Program at the Naval...

County Executive and Council recognize Breast Cancer, Safe Sleep Awareness Months

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Shapiro and County Council are recognizing survivors, caregivers, family members, and those lost to breast cancer. In 2024, an...

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...