Category: Summit County

Warning! Grandparent Scam Strikes Again In Summit County!

Summit County Office of Consumer Affairs warns Residents of Grandparent Scam The Office of Consumer Affairs has received a complaint regarding an 80 year old...

The oldest landmark in Summit County will be celebrated in an educational walk on Akron’s Portage Path, Monday, October 9.

(Akron, Ohio. September 26, 2017)  The oldest landmark in Summit County – a tribute to the Native people who first settled here – will...

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...

Woman Found Dead on Recycling Conveyor Belt in Twinsburg Township

Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner Investigating After Body Discovered at Kimble Recycling A woman was found dead Tuesday morning at a recycling facility in Twinsburg...

Summit County Animal Control Cuts Dog Adoption Fees to $28 All November

Summit County Animal Control is celebrating the season of gratitude with a deal for anyone ready to bring home a dog. Adoption fees are...

Nightly I-77 Closures in Akron and a New Richfield Detour Top This Week’s Road Work

Several new highway closures begin this week across Summit County. The Ohio Department of Transportation says all scheduled work depends on the weather. Here...

Twinsburg Library to Host Forum on Upcoming Medicaid Changes

Residents with questions about Medicaid will have a chance to get answers close to home this December. The Summit County Department of Job and...

Highway Work Across Summit County Means Detours for Nordonia Hills Drivers

Drivers in Summit County will run into several new closures this week, along with a long list of projects that continue. All work is...