Summit County Council Archives - Signal Akron

A “vote here” sign outside of the Goodyear Branch Library.

Democrats win three Summit County Council seats during 2026 election

by Gary Estwick November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Three Summit County Council at-large seats were open, with three Democrats and three Republicans vying for office.

Election Day in Akron, Nov. 4, 2025.

Here are the Summit County judge candidates running in the Nov. 3 midterm election

by Signal Akron September 28, 2026November 3, 2026

Akron-Summit County Public Library shelves. Akron libraries

Renovations begin across Akron’s library system. Here’s when your branch may close

by Meagan Rodgers and Akron Documenters May 7, 2026September 22, 2026

A "VOTE HERE" sign outside of North High School in Akron's North Hill neighborhood welcomes voters on Nov. 4 for the general election.

Here are the Summit County judge candidates running in the May 5 primary election

by Signal Akron April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Summit County Director of Finance and Budget Phil Montgomery (right) delivers a 2025 year-end financial update to council March 2. He reported that overall revenue for the county is up year-over-year 4.85% to $178.5 million.

Summit County revenue jumps to $178.5 million with possible shortfalls in future

by Akron Documenters March 19, 2026March 18, 2026

The Summit County Children's Services website provides information on how to become a foster parent as well as other options for helping children across the county.

Here’s how to become a Summit County foster parent, help ease the shortage

by Melanie Mohler and Akron Documenters November 14, 2025November 13, 2025

Property taxes in Summit County fall into two categories: There are those voters get to approve and those the county can assess without your vote. Now, the county is asking to change that dynamic. If voters approve Issue 2 on their Nov. 4 general election ballot, they will eliminate the unvoted-on tax and replace it with one approved at the ballot box.

Here’s how Summit County’s Issue 2 would give voters a voice in property tax collections

by Arielle Kass October 16, 2025November 4, 2025

Dr. Erika Sobolewski is the medical director of Summit County Public Health. (Ryan Loew / Signal Akron)

Here’s what you need to know about vaccines and how they keep you healthy

by Melanie Mohler and Akron Documenters July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

This Google images screenshot shows a variety of Gun Violence Awareness websites and events. Summit County Council passed a resolution in May designating June 6 as Gun Violence Awareness Day. Organizers encourage people to use the color orange to promote gun safety.

Gun violence awareness day to be observed in Summit County Friday

by Ken Evans and Akron Documenters June 5, 2025June 4, 2025

A contract worker helps install a temporary sewer bypass along Mud Brook and Canyon Brook Drive in Cuyahoga Falls Aug. 10, 2024. Flooding in the region on Aug. 8, 2024 damaged the trunk line.

$829K approved for Summit County sewer repair following August floods

by Ken Evans and Akron Documenters February 21, 2025February 20, 2025