Category: Summit County

County Executive announces scholarship opportunity for students seeking public service careers

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is excited to promote a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to high school seniors passionate about a future career...

County Executive Shapiro raises awareness of government imposter scams

Today, March 7, is the fourth annual Slam the Scam Day, a part of National Consumer Protection Week. The public awareness campaign seeks to...

Job and Family Services, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Summit County Public Health provide food and formula to families in need

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro's Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) recently partnered with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Summit County...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Missing Child – Located

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an 8th grade student from R.B. Chamberlin Middle School in Twinsburg was reported missing. Maria Maaz-Ba,...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Arrest made in Cat Poisoning Investigation

On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Summit County Sheriff's Office received a report of an individual placing bowls of suspected antifreeze at various locations...

Summit County Celebrates Women’s History, DD Awareness Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed a resolution declaring March Women’s History Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. In the...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Missing Child – Update

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an 8th grade student from R.B. Chamberlin Middle School in Twinsburg Township was reported missing. Maria...

County Executive Shapiro Named Executive of the Year by NSME

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Last night, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro received the Executive of the Year award at the 52nd Annual Accent on Excellence Event...

Direction Home Now Accepting Referrals To County-Funded Aging in Place Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities are pleased to announce their new joint...

First Half 2023 Real Estate Tax Bills Due February 29, 2024

AKRON, OHIO – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind  property owners that first half 2023 real estate...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Traffic Crash in Twinsburg Township (UPDATED)

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Summit County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-car crash on I480 in Twinsburg Township. The...

First Half 2024 Manufactured Home Tax Bills In The Mail, Due March 1st 2024

Akron, Ohio, February 2, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2024 manufactured homes tax bills...

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...