Summit County

OhioMeansJobs Center to Operate With Limited Service Monday

The OhioMeansJobs Summit County Center in Akron will operate with reduced staffing Monday, July 15, due to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and festivities welcoming the Summit County Board of Elections...

Summit County Kicks Off Clear the Shelter Month with Adoption Event

Summit County Animal Control will launch its annual Clear the Shelter adoption month with a kickoff party August 2 from noon to 2 p.m....

Summit County Board of Elections Opens New Location with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Summit County Board of Elections has officially opened its doors at a brand-new location: 1050 E. Tallmadge Avenue in Akron, Ohio. As of...

Summit County Lands $550K for Stow Traffic Signal, Airport Hangar Road

Listen to our one-minute audio summary here. Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced the county's Transportation Improvement District secured $550,000 in state funding for two...

Summit County Launches $28 Dog Adoption Event for July

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — This July, Summit County is going to the dogs—in the best possible way! County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County...

Akron Man Dies in Portage Lakes Drowning

NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio — An Akron man died Monday after drowning while swimming with family at Portage Lakes State Park. The Summit County Medical Examiner's...

ODOT Releases Weekly Traffic Report for Northeast Ohio

The Ohio Department of Transportation issued its weekly traffic advisory Friday for District 4, highlighting a major ramp closure beginning Monday that will affect...

Summit County Property Tax Deadline Approaches: July 18 Final Day to Pay Second Half 2024 Bills

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

Shapiro Warns: Ohio Tax Bills Threaten Public Safety, Local Control in Summit County

In powerful testimony before the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee on June 11, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro voiced strong opposition to House...

Summit County Leaders Offer Hands-On Digital Safety Workshop to Help Residents Outsmart Scams

Barberton, OH — Summit County officials are teaming up to help residents fight back against online fraud with a free, interactive event this weekend...

Summit County Animal Control Boosts Support for Pets with Major Food Donation from Million Meals Campaign

Summit County Animal Control is stepping up its efforts to help pets in need thanks to a generous donation from the Million Meals campaign,...
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