Akron Municipal Court

Mycheala Holley joined the Akron Municipal Court earlier this month as a Law Clerk. Currently a J.D. Candidate at The University of Akron, Mycheala is dedicated to advancing justice in her community. She is actively involved in the Black Law Students Association and the Akron Urban League Young Professionals. Mycheala has earned several accolades, including the Greater Akron Chamber’s 30 for the Future Award and The Ohio State University’s Woman of the Year Award. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she serves as Social Action Co-Chair of the Akron Alumnae Chapter.

Last week, Administrative/Presiding Judge Annalisa S. Williams and Magistrate Lisa Bradley had the pleasure of welcoming Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Troop 91336 to our courthouse for a visit. The Scouts asked wonderful questions! Judge Williams and Magistrate Bradley explained the importance of making good decisions at a young age and how court staff members work together to keep our community safe. We enjoy working with Girl Scouts all across Summit County!

We are thankful for our dedicated staff and their passion for serving our jurisdiction. Please note that no hearings will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024 or on Friday, November 29, 2024. Arraignments will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams will be officiating weddings at the Hower House Museum on Wednesday, December 4. The Hower House will be decorated for the holidays! Know of a couple who would like to get married in December? Feel free to pass along this information or have them call our Service Bailiffs' Office at (330) 375-2592.

One year ago today, the Akron Municipal Court began a new chapter as we opened our doors at 172 South Broadway Street in Downtown Akron. Prior to last year's move, we held hearings in the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center. Thank you to the community and all court users who shared our excitement as we embraced a new facility. Since we opened, we installed a new Little Free Library outside our courthouse and have hosted several events in our expanded space.

Summit County Valor Court, led by Judge Susan Baker Ross, takes part in an annual event to honor veterans who lost their lives due to invisible wounds of war. Every day, an average of 22 veterans take their lives in the United States. In an effort to promote awareness of this tragedy, 22 dog tags are placed on Witness Trees throughout the state on a daily basis. Here are photos of the dog tags that are featured in a tree near both the Summit County Court of Common Pleas- General Division and the Akron Municipal Court.

We will be closed today as our nation observes Veterans Day. Thank you to our veterans for your honorable service to our country.

Have you checked out City of Akron, Ohio’s Leaf Removal Dashboard? Residents can use the dashboard to see where in their ward the crews are working, what streets have already been completed and access the full Leaf Removal Schedule. You can view the dashboard at any time by visiting akronohio.gov/leaves. ??

Join us this Friday at the Glendale Cemetery. We will co-host an in-person tribute on Friday, November 8, 2024 beginning at 11:30 a.m. for Civil War Veteran Lewis P. Buckley. The ceremony will take place in the Civil War Memorial Chapel on the Glendale property followed by a walking tour of the cemetery. Members of the press and public are welcome to attend the event taking place at 150 Glendale Avenue in Akron. Lewis P. Buckley was a Civil War Union Army Officer. During the Civil War, Mr. Buckley was commissioned as Captain and Commander of Company G, 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on April 22, 1861 at age 56. He was promoted to full Major on May 29, 1861. He served until his regiment was mustered out on August 27, 1861. Buckley re-enlisted on August 31, 1861 as Colonel and Commander of the 29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving in that capacity until forced to resign due to failing health on January 26, 1863. After returning to Akron, Buckley participated in Summit County military affairs through the end of the war. He died in 1868 and is buried in Glendale Cemetery. The G.A.R. Buckley Post Memorial is located near his grave. Mark Perkins, a history enthusiast who is active with the Kent Civil War Society, will describe Mr. Buckley’s journey as a veteran. Steven Kaut, Glendale Cemetery Chief Operating Officer, will describe the importance of the Civil War Memorial Chapel. Kaut will also lead the walking tour. The Chapel is not heated, so please dress appropriately based on the day’s weather forecast. Greeters will point guests in the proper direction for parking and entry into the Memorial Chapel upon arrival.

We were grateful to have Turning Point Tank in attendance at our trick-or-treat celebration last week! Jillian Zetts is Tank's handler. Tank works in the Summit County Turning Point Program and the Summit County Court of Common Pleas- General Division's Adult Probation Department! Thanks for being a part of the special day, Tank and Jillian!