Category: Summit County

County Executive Shapiro Highlights Summit County as a “Welcoming” Community

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro joined Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan earlier this week at the Families and Communities Interdisciplinary Seminar - the Ohio Immigrant...

County Executive Ilene Shapiro Signs Legislation To Provide Support Services for Homeless and At-Risk US Military Veteran Families

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro signed legislation earlier today, which was passed by Summit County Council to enter an agreement with Family and Community...

County Executive Ilene Shapiro Signs Legislation Providing Homeless Prevention Services for Victims of Domestic Violence

 This week, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro signed legislation passed by Summit County Council to enter an agreement with the Battered Women’s Shelter of...

Summit County Kids Month Events: Summit for Kids Expo and The Opiate Epidemic’s Effects on the Family

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro Recognizes the Month of August as Summit Kids Month in Summit County Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro has recognized the...

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 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...