Summit County

Rep. Emilia Sykes' voter registration was called into question by a challenge in October, right before Sykes' bid for a second term in Congress.

House Bill 93 bans municipalities from requiring landlords to pay delinquent water and sewer bills, instead requiring cities to go after renters, which Summit County says will lead to higher utility rates.

Both counties initially appeared open to the idea of stopping future investments in Israel Bonds but have since backed away from it.

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced an expansion of FairlawnGig to Copley Township and Akron among other infrastructure projects in the 2024 State of the County address.

For Don King of Akron, finding mushrooms in local forests isn't just fun. Cooking with wild fungi can help Northeast Ohioans stave off high blood pressure and dementia.

Efforts are underway at the local level to help communities take small steps towards achieving zero waste sustainability and addressing existing challenges.

In a letter released Wednesday, Black Elected Officials of Summit County called on Akron to consider a more diverse group of candidates in selecting the next police chief.

The Summit County Outreach Team initiative consists of Akron Fire, Akron Police and a behavioral health specialist who will respond to mental health calls.

Rep. Tavia Galonski resigned Jan. 3 to enter the screening process to be appointed clerk of courts, according to the Ohio House Democratic Caucus.

Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh's retirement is effective Feb. 16, 2024, according to her office. Walsh is undergoing heart surgery later this month to combat the effects of heart failure related to contracting COVID-19.