Category: Summit County

Summit County recognizes Autism Acceptance, Child Abuse Prevention, Minority Health Months in April

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed three resolutions yesterday declaring April to be Autism Acceptance Month, Minority Health Month, and...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Hosts the 36th Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold the 36th annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on May 7, 2024 at...

County Executive encourages teens and employers to join Summer Youth Employment Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging teens and young adults to apply for the annual Summer Youth Employment Program...

The Lippman School, partners announce performances of “Ziibin Bemidjiwan: The River Flows” on May 18, 19

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Lippman School is proud to announce the world premiere of an original work, “Ziibin Bemidjiwan: The River Flows,” by Pangea World...

Summit Reworks: Campaign Signs

Ever wonder what to do with your campaign signs after an election? ReWorks offers Summit County residents and businesses the opportunity to recycle them...

COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE VALUATION OF REAL ESTATE DUE MONDAY, April 1 2024

Akron, Ohio, March 18, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE  reminds taxpayers that the deadline to file a complaint...

Attempt to Locate

On March 17, 2024, an inmate from the Summit County Jail walked away from a work detail. The Deputy supervising the detail maintained security...

County encouraging residents to apply for lead removal program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging residents to apply for her office’s new Lead Safe Ohio program. The program funds lead removal...

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,...

County Executive Shapiro Announces “Dog Days of Summer” Adoption Promotion

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Dog Days of Summer are here and in Summit County, we are feeling the heat! But nothing cools down a hot...

Second Half 2024 Real Estate Tax Bills in the Mail — Due July 18, 2025

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, has announced that  second half 2024 real estate tax bills will be...

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro Testifies in Opposition to HB 309 and HB 335

June 11, 2025 — Today, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro provided detailed testimony before the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee opposing House Bills...

Summit County Executive, Prosecutor, Sheriff host Outsmart the Scam event

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Sheriff Kandy Fatheree, and County Councilwoman Bethany McKenney, are holding an “Outsmart the Scam Workshop” on...

Summit County Animal Control Gets Over 70,000 Pounds of Pet Food Through Million Meals Campaign

Great news for local pet owners! Summit County Animal Control recently received a massive donation of pet food thanks to the Million Meals campaign...