Category: Summit County

County Executive Shapiro sponsoring reentry resource fair on April 25

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, in partnership with the Impact Summit County Reentry Collaborative, is sponsoring a reentry resource fair on Thursday, April 25...

County Executive asks residents to take internet speed test

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is asking residents, businesses, schools, libraries, local governments and others to take an internet speed test sponsored by...

FISCAL OFFICER KRISTEN M. SCALISE RECOGNIZED WITH AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ACHIEVEMENT

Akron, Ohio, April 3rd, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased  to announce that the Certificate of Achievement...

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 Graphic Designer wins Akron American Advertising Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is proud to announce that graphic designer Marc Smith Jr. was awarded a Silver ADDY at the...

County Executive Shapiro announces You Lucky Dog! adoption event at Animal Control

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— At Summit County Animal Control, countless lost dogs are reunited with their relieved owners each week. While those happy reunions are...

Holiday Feature: SCCS Collection Drive, Shapiro’s Staff Donations, Foster Children Support

RELATED: Starting a business in Akron? Here are your resources. Summit County effort helps brighten the holidays for more than 800 children, including those in the...

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...