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Perry County Commissioners' Office Weekly Meetings
The Perry County Ohio Commissioners are now meeting weekly at our new location: 212 S. Main St. Lower Level - New Lexington, OH. Updated 01/12/2021.

It's time to license/register your dogs!
Perry County Ohio dog licensing/registration is now open. December 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | January 14, 2021
Below are the updates from the January 14, 2021 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, January 19th.

COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION FOR PHASE 1B POPULATIONS TO BEGIN IN PERRY COUNTY OHIO
In conjunction with Ohio’s statewide efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Ohioans in Phase 1B, the Perry County Health Department will be distributing COVID-19 vaccine in Perry County starting the week of January 19, 2021.

Phase 1B Timeline, Nursing Home Vaccinations & Current Case Data | January 13, 2021
Phase 1B Timeline- The vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio's vaccination program is set to begin next week with those ages 80 and older.

Virtual Career Fair | February 24, 2021
Area 14 and the OhioMeansJobs Centers of Athens, Meigs, and Perry Counties need your help to recruit businesses for our upcoming Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

Southeast Ohio Foodbank to host food distribution for Perry County residents | January 22, 2021
NEW LEXINGTON, OH - The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, will be hosting a mobile food distribution at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Friday, January 22nd from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required for this event.

Need a Ride to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination?
Need a Ride in Perry County Ohio to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination? Call Perry County Mobility Management at (740) 342-5423.

Perry County Mobility Management Has Moved!
Perry County Ohio Mobility Management has moved! This includes Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT).

Perry County OhioMeansJobs Has Moved!
Perry County Ohio OhioMeansJobs has moved! This includes: WIOA, CCMEP (HAPCAP), and GED Classes.

Perry County Social Services Has Moved!
Perry County Ohio Social Services has moved! This includes Adult Protective Services, Childcare, Re-Entry, and PRC/TANF programs.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Perry County, Ohio, Board of Commissioners is accepting qualifications from design professionals to provide services for its New Job and Family Services Building Project. Qualifications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. local time, January 27, 2021.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | January 12, 2021
Below are the updates from the January 12, 2021 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, January 14.

FAQs About the COVID-19 Vaccine | January 8, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. This information is correct as of January 8, 2021. Information supplied by Dr. Kevin L. Cooper, MD - Medical Director, Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center - Cleveland, Ohio.

Flag Lowering | January 11, 2021
To honor the life and service of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across this great Nation, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine proclaims that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on January 13, 2021.

Perry County Park District's Zoom Board Meeting | January 11, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Park District will hold their January board meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | January 7, 2021
Below are the updates from the January 7, 2021 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, January 12.

JANUARY 2021 Eco-tip... tips to help the Earth!
Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling: All Perry County recycling drop off sites are open again for service. As we go into the New Year, especially following the Holiday Season, please remember to Recycle RIGHT!

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | January 5, 2021
Below are the updates from the January 5, 2021 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday January 7.

Inside Mount Aloysius | December 2020
A Christmas Like No Other - This year has definitely been a year to remember at Mount Aloysius! It has also been a year to make us slow down and enjoy the little things in life - spending time with family and friends whether in person, video chatting, or talking on the phone.

Rally 4 Recovery 4th Annual New Years Kickoff | February 12, 2021
Rally 4 Recovery is holding their 4th Annual New Years Kickoff on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. live on Facebook.

Two-Day Total of COVID-19 Cases Released from ODH | January 2, 2021
COLUMBUS – The state’s two-day total of positive COVID-19 cases was 14,293, according to the Ohio Department of Health. This number captures reported positive cases from Jan. 1 and today. The daily average for cases reported for the past seven days is 7,144 cases.

Join with Perry County RSVP Walk With Ease Class Starting January 5, 2021
Join with Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Walk With Ease Class starting Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | December 30, 2020
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s December 30, 2020 press conference.

All Perry County Recycling Drop-Off Sites are Now Available | December 28, 2020
All Perry County Ohio Recycling Drop-Off Sites are Now Available | December 28, 2020.

OCR Issues Guidance on HIPAA, Health Information Exchanges, and Disclosures of Protected Health Information for Public Health Purposes | December 18, 2020
Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance on how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) permits covered entities and their business associates to use health information exchanges (HIEs) to disclose protected health information (PHI) for the public health activities of a public health authority (PHA).

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | December 17, 2020
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s December 17, 2020 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Monday, December 21st at 2:00 PM.