Category: Summit County

County Executive observes Welcoming Week, celebrates international newcomers

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Shapiro and County Council are celebrating Welcoming Week and highlighting the role of immigrants, refugees, and new citizens in...

Educational Seminar and Panel Discussion Echoes of the Holocaust: Antisemitism Then and Now Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Educational Seminar

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold an Educational Seminar “Echoes of the  Holocaust: Antisemitism Then and Now.” This event will...

Summit County observes Preparedness and Recovery Months

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Shapiro and County Council passed legislation  recognizing September as Preparedness Month and Recovery Month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

Former Common Pleas Court Judge Joins County Administration

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Sheriff Kandy Fatheree announced today that former Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Amy Corrigall Jones will...

Summit County recognizes Overdose Awareness Day, offers support to residents

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Public Health (SCPH), Summit Recovery Hub and Summit Artspace are asking residents to join them in...

County extends deadline to submit flood damage survey, urges residents to look out for storm chaser scams

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has extended the deadline for residents and businesses to complete its flood damage survey...

REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF THE RECENT STORM

Akron, Ohio, August 9, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has  announced that real estate tax relief will be...

Summit County Swiftwater Rescue Team deploying to North Carolina

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Earlier today, Summit County's highly trained Type I Swiftwater Rescue Team deployed to North Carolina to assist with Tropical Storm Debby's...

County Executive Shapiro and Council recognize Immunization Awareness Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council declared the month of August as Immunization Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of immunization...

Department of Sanitary Sewer Services alerts customers to billing issue

The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) is aware that some customers,  primarily those in Stow, Hudson and Akron, recently received a...

Summit County supports local law enforcement with high-tech equipment

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce her Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) recently procured a new, state-of-the-art tactical bomb disposal...

County Executive Shapiro urges residents to update voter registration

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO – County Executive Ilene Shapiro urges Summit County residents to double check their voter registration status to avoid having their registrations...

Summit County Issues Firewood Buying Guidelines as Winter Approaches

Fiscal officer reminds consumers of cord measurements, invoice requirements and prohibited sales terms Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise is reminding residents to verify...

Summit County Holiday Giving Programs Spotlight Meals, Toys, and Homeless Outreach

Shapiro highlights nonprofits helping seniors, kids, and those overcoming homelessness SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio – Let’s build an article around the focus keyword “Summit County holiday giving...

County of Summit ADM Board Expresses Gratitude to Community for Passage of Issue 1

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — The Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board, along with its Board of Directors, ADM Support...

Summit County Election Results: New Faces on Macedonia Council, School Board Races and More Decided Across Region

Voters approve tax levies, elect council members and trustees throughout Summit County; unofficial results Voters across Summit County made their voices heard Tuesday, with races...

Summit County Approves Emergency Food Aid Amid SNAP Funding Shortfall

Federal benefit gap leaves thousands of local families facing food insecurity Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved emergency legislation Oct. 27 authorizing...