Summit County Jail Inmates, Deputies Pushed To The Limit By Tight Budget

By Marilyn MillerAt the Summit County jail, the gym is silent and the library empty.For those locked up for alcohol or drug violations, there no longer are meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.There are no GED or art classes from Kent State University.No anger management program.There are no Sunday worship services and fewer visitations.The one thing where there is a notable increase is assaults on inmates and guards.The county sheriff is in a financial crisis, and the ramifications are clear at the jail.