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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.
OSU Perry Extension Newsletter | Fall 2021
We have made it through another fair and what a fair it was. We could not have had better weather and the livestock sale was one of the best. In a big part thanks to many of you. I am amazed every year the support this community gives to the livestock sale. Crops are looking good overall and to date we have not seen much insect or disease pressure.
OSU EXTENSION & HORTICULTURE AND CROP SCIENCES SPOTTED LANTERNFLY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP | November 30, 2021
OSU EXTENSION & HORTICULTURE AND CROP SCIENCES SPOTTED LANTERNFLY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP | Tuesday, November 30, 2021 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield County Agricultural Center - Lancaster, Ohio.
Perry County OSU Extension SNAP-ED "Planned-Overs" for Thanksgiving Turkey | November 2021
Perry County OSU Extension SNAP-ED "Planned-Overs" for Thanksgiving Turkey | November 2021 - Tired of the same old Thanksgiving leftovers? Try these health recipes to turn “left-overs” into delicious “planned-overs.”
Flu season may further impact Red Cross blood supply | November 9, 2021
(Nov. 9, 2021) – As the holidays approach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a potential spike in flu cases this year, it’s important that those who are eligible, healthy and feeling well make an appointment to donate blood or platelets. The American Red Cross continues to address an ongoing emergency blood shortage, and donors are urged to give now to combat the lowest blood supply levels at this time of year in more than a decade.
Join the “Play Your Way Through the Holidays” Wellness Challenge Now! | November 15 - December 26, 2021
Join the OSU Extension “Play Your Way Through the Holidays” Email Wellness Challenge Now! | November 15 - December 26, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Ohio Children 5-11 Years Old Can Begin Today | November 3, 2021
COLUMBUS – A large portion of the more than 367,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine formulation expected to arrive in Ohio over the coming days are already available, and can immediately be administered to children ages 5-11 beginning Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Patients counting on blood donors as shortage continues | October 26, 2021
(Oct. 26, 2021) – With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood shortage that has significantly impacted the nation’s blood supply. In fact, the current blood supply is the lowest the Red Cross has seen this time of year in more than a decade.
HAPCAP'S Winter Crisis Program Begins November 1, 2021
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will begin Monday, November 1, 2021. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may now schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908.
Perry County Treasurer's Office New Hours | November 1, 2021
Effective Monday, November 1, 2021 the Perry County Treasurer's Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Introduction to Beekeeping | November 10, 2021
Central State University Extension Extension is holding an Introduction to Beekeeping class on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hocking College - Perry Campus - New Lexington, Ohio.
Perry County Free Legal Clinic | November 2, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Free Legal Clinic offers FREE legal advice to income eligible individuals who cannot afford private counsel. Attorneys can only give legal advice, they cannot represent you in court. Those unvaccinated must wear masks.
Deadline Approaching for Expanded Child Tax Credit Application | November 15, 2021
(GLOUSTER, OH) – The deadline is fast-approaching for families seeking to access the Expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC). The American Rescue Plan, which passed in March, temporarily increased the CTC to provide monthly payments to families with children ($250 for children under age 6 and $300 for children ages 6-17). Nearly all families with children are eligible. The deadline to apply for 2021 is November 15th. Individuals can complete a simplified tax return at GetCTC.org in order to receive their payments.
Join with Perry County RSVP Walk With Ease Class Starting November 2, 2021
Join with Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Walk With Ease Class starting Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mount Aloysius Gymnasium - New Lexington, Ohio.
Please Support Perry County Ohio Governor's Imagination Library | August 23, 2021
The Governor’s Imagination Library, in partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, along with local sponsorship from the Ludowici Foundation, United Way, the Perry County Community Foundation, and local donors like you can keep this program available for all children (birth to age 5) in Perry County, Ohio.
Southeast Ohio Foodbank Hosting Weekly On-site Food Distributions | October, November, December 2021
LOGAN, OH –The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, is hosting an on-site food distribution for income-eligible residents of its 10 county service area. Starting on October 13th, the first four weeks of the distributions will be held on Wednesdays. After November 3, the distributions will be held every Tuesday through the end of the year. Those interested in receiving food can stop in from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Perry County Park District Board Meeting | October 18, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Park District Board of Park Commissioners announces that the October meeting will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Village Hall - Shawnee, Ohio.
New Lexington Water System Boil Advisory | Thursday, October 7, 2021
Due to a hydrant replacement, the New Lexington Water System is advising all residents in the following area, that until further notice, all consumer's vigorously boil, for at least one minute, any water used for drinking (including water used to make ice), cooking, and/or oral hygiene: PORCELAIN ST, IMPERIAL ST, SOMERSET ST, READING ST ACADEMY ST, FAIRVIEW ST, AND KNOLL ST. *** Boil Advisory CANCELED 10/08/2021 ***
Hemlock Trunk-or-Treat on Main Street | October 23, 2021
The Hemlock Community Church and the Village of Hemlock, Ohio present Trunk-or-Treat on Main Street on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Federal Report Shows Life-Saving Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccines | October 5, 2021
(COLUMBUS - October 5, 2021) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report shows COVID-19 vaccines are linked to a reduction of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths
The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart in the Perry County Courthouse
The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart offers coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, and muffins weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the first floor of the Perry County Ohio Courthouse - New Lexington, Ohio.
Annual Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic | October 13, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Health Department staff and volunteers, with the cooperation of various other Perry County agencies and community partners, will hold their Annual Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic and Medication Drop Off this year on Wednesday, the 13th of October 2021, from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm. at the Perry County Fairgrounds - New Lexington, Ohio.
Emergency blood and platelet shortage: Red Cross supplies drop to lowest post-summer levels since 2015
(Sept. 27, 2021) — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now and in the weeks ahead to overcome this current shortage.
Perry County Free Legal Clinic | October 5, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Free Legal Clinic offers FREE legal advice to income eligible individuals who cannot afford private counsel. Attorneys can only give legal advice, they cannot represent you in court. Those unvaccinated must wear masks.
2021 PERRY COUNTY 911 DISASTER SIREN TESTING SCHEDULE
2021 Perry County Ohio 911 Disaster Siren Testing Schedule
Ohio DNR and Ohio EPA Restrict Open Burns in March, April, May, October, and November
Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Restrict Open Burns in March, April, May, October, and November between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
