Category: Summit County

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...

SECOND HALF 2023 REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS IN THE MAIL, DUE JULY 19, 2024

Akron, Ohio, June 14, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has  announced that second half 2023 real estate tax...

County Executive Shapiro encourages families to take advantage of SUN Bucks

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging families to take advantage of SUN Bucks,  also known as Summer EBT, a new program providing grocery...

COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOULUTION OPPOSING DOMINION ENERGY OHIO’S PROPOSED 30 PERCENT RATE INCREASE

Summit County Council adopted a resolution Monday, May 13, 2024, opposing Dominion Energy Ohio’s proposed 30 percent rate increase and requesting that the Public...

County Executive Shapiro’s Office designated a Recovery Friendly Workplace

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Shapiro is proud to announce her office is now designated a Recovery Friendly Workplace through Summit County Public Health’s initiative,...

Former Summer Youth participant shares success story, urges local youth to apply

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—As County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) plans another summer of exciting employment programming for local youth,...

Shapiro Addresses Federal Shutdown Impact on Summit County

County officials monitoring federally funded programs as government closure begins Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the federal government shutdown and...

Summit County Launches Month-Long ‘Pup-kin Patch’ Dog Adoption Event

Summit County is making it easier to find a furry friend this fall with their "Pup-kin Patch" adoption event, slashing dog adoption fees from...

County Executive Shapiro Warns of Uptick in AI-Generated Scam Calls, Urges Caution

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro warned residents Wednesday about a dangerous new wave of AI-generated scam calls where fraudsters use voice cloning technology to...

Summit County Finance Team Wins Prestigious National Award

GFOA recognizes department's outstanding budget presentation for consecutive year The Summit County Finance and Budget Department has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award...

Teen Shot Saturday Night in Summit County Fairgrounds Parking Lot

17-year-old hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after shooting A 17-year-old male was shot in the parking lot of the Summit County Fairgrounds Saturday night after...