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Perry County Retired Senior Volunteers (RSVP) Recognized | Saturday, August 26, 2023

Perry County Retired Senior Volunteers (RSVP) Recognized | Saturday, August 26, 2023

NEW LEXINGTON – On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) held an awards celebration to recognize its volunteers.

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OU FREE Women's Health Clinic | Thursday, September 21, 2023

OU FREE Women's Health Clinic | Thursday, September 21, 2023

Do you need a pap test and/or mammogram but can't afford it? Heritage Community Clinic at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine can help. On Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Heritage Community Clinic will offer a Women's Health clinic on the Mobile Medical Unit parked in the Kroger parking lot - New Lexington, Ohio.

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PCHD Falls Prevention Walk | Wednesday, September 20, 2023

PCHD Falls Prevention Walk | Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Join the Perry County Ohio Health Department for a Falls Prevention Walk on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Lutheran Church - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Perry County Gun Bash | Saturday, September 9, 2023

Perry County Gun Bash | Saturday, September 9, 2023

The 21st Annual Perry County Ohio Gun Bash is Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Perry County Fairgrounds - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Destination Shawnee Movie Night | Thursday, September 14, 2023

Destination Shawnee Movie Night | Thursday, September 14, 2023

Destination Shawnee is hosting Movie Night on Thursday, September 14, 2023 starting 6:30 p.m. at Tecumseh Theater - Shawnee, Ohio.

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RSVP Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, September 11, 2023

RSVP Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, September 11, 2023

Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, September 11, 2023 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Aloysius Gym - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Destination Shawnee Movie Night | Thursday, September 7, 2023

Destination Shawnee Movie Night | Thursday, September 7, 2023

Destination Shawnee is hosting Movie Night on Thursday, September 7, 2023 starting 6:30 p.m. at Tecumseh Theater - Shawnee, Ohio.

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Water Bill Assistance at HAPCAP Continues | September 5, 2023

Water Bill Assistance at HAPCAP Continues | September 5, 2023

GLOUSTER –Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will continue to provide low-income eligible residents of Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties with water and wastewater. Bill payment assistance is made possible through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which is administered by the Ohio Department of Development and made possible through the American Rescue Plan.

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Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-Tips | September 2023

Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-Tips | September 2023

Illegal Dumping - Our litter crew has cleaned up 698 dumped tires in 2023. Dumped tires can contaminate ground water/soil, release methane, provide breeding ground for mosquitoes, and are a fire risk.

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Shawnee Second Saturday | September 9, 2023

Shawnee Second Saturday | September 9, 2023

Destination Shawnee is holding their Shawnee Second Saturday September 9, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Historic Main Street - Shawnee, Ohio. Music by Tim & Kathy.

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Perry County launches tourism website DiscoverPerryCounty.com | Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Perry County launches tourism website DiscoverPerryCounty.com | Tuesday, January 24, 2023

(NEW LEXINGTON, OH) Perry County Commissioners Derek Householder, Ben Carpenter and Scott Owen are pleased to announce the launch of DiscoverPerryCounty.com. The website was created to promote county tourism businesses and develop greater awareness of activities and opportunities for growth in Perry County.

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PCHD Naloxone Saves Lives | August 28, 2023

PCHD Naloxone Saves Lives | August 28, 2023

The Perry County Ohio Health Department is offering training on Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Administration. We can provide individual or group training at your organization or in your community.

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Coffee with some Commissioners | Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Coffee with some Commissioners | Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Join us Tuesday, August 29, 2023 for Perry County Ohio’s "Coffee with some Commissioners" from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Dodson's on Broadway - New Lexington, Ohio. Eileen D. Leuby, Membership Services Officer with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be our featured speaker. Perry County is a member of MORPC.

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Public Meeting for Perry County Coordinated Plan for Transportation | Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Public Meeting for Perry County Coordinated Plan for Transportation | Wednesday, September 27, 2023

(New Lexington, Ohio - August 22, 2023) Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services is conducting an annual review of the Perry County Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. A public meeting will be held on September 27, 2023 at 10:00 by public invitation, at Perry County Job and Family Services Opportunity Center located at 5250 State Route 37 East New Lexington, Ohio.

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PCHD Beat the Heat Cooling Station | Thursday, August 24, 2023

PCHD Beat the Heat Cooling Station | Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Perry County Ohio Health Department has set up their Vaccination Trailer as a cooling station Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, August 25, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in their parking lot - 409 Lincoln Park Drive, New Lexington, Ohio.

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ODH Director Encourages Precautions In Extreme Heat | August 23, 2023

ODH Director Encourages Precautions In Extreme Heat | August 23, 2023

COLUMBUS – The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and heat advisories for Ohio for Thursday and into Friday, and Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, is asking Ohioans to take precautions and recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses. “The heat indexes expected in Ohio can truly be dangerous, and I encourage you to take these precautions seriously,” Dr. Vanderhoff said. “In particular, please remember to look out for those who are more vulnerable, such as young children and the elderly.”

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Destination Shawnee Movie Night | Thursday, August 31, 2023

Destination Shawnee Movie Night | Thursday, August 31, 2023

Destination Shawnee is hosting Movie Night on Thursday, August 31, 2023 starting 6:00 p.m. at Tecumseh Theater - Shawnee, Ohio.

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Monitoring requirements not met for Northern Perry Co. Water #2 | August 23, 2023

Monitoring requirements not met for Northern Perry Co. Water #2 | August 23, 2023

Monitoring requirements not met for Northern Perry County Ohio Water #2 (Burr Oak). We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During the Second Quarter of 2023 time period we did not monitor for the following contaminants and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during that time: Disinfection By-Products.

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Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan for Perry County | 2022 - 2026

Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan for Perry County | 2022 - 2026

This plan is the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for Perry County Ohio. The plan was initially developed in 2014, expiring 12-31-2021. The Current plan covers period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026. Transportation is a critical component of the communities in Perry County. Transportation provides access to jobs, education, healthcare, human services and allows all community members, including older adults and people with disabilities, to live independently and engage in community life.

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Weather Update | August 21, 2023

Weather Update | August 21, 2023

AEP Ohio encourages customers across our service territory to get ahead of the heat wave’s peak predicted for later this week. Warmer weather can cause air conditioners and fans to work overtime to combat the heat, causing energy usage and electric bills to increase. As summer reaches its end, continued extreme temperatures like those expected this week can cause pop-up storms with little warning — sometimes bringing damaging winds, rain and lightning. As always, our crews are ready to respond to power outages. We’re encouraging our customers to prepare, too.

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Perry County Opportunity Center Ribbon Cutting | Friday, September 22, 2023

Perry County Opportunity Center Ribbon Cutting | Friday, September 22, 2023

Perry County Job and Family Services is holding a ribbon cutting at their new Opportunity Center on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Opportunity Center of Perry County - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Ohio Companies Can Discover Top Talent Through State  Internship Program | August 2023

Ohio Companies Can Discover Top Talent Through State Internship Program | August 2023

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Are you an Ohio company looking to hire a fall intern? The State of Ohio will help pay their wages. The Ohio Department of Development’s Diversity & Inclusion Technology Internship Program supports technology companies, or companies with a technology need, in hiring diverse talent. Not only that, but the program will pay for two-thirds of the intern’s salary.

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Get your FREE Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Supplies | Friday, August 18, 2023

Get your FREE Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Supplies | Friday, August 18, 2023

Get your FREE Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Supplies Friday, August 18, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Perry County Ohio EMA - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Monday Creek VFD Ice Cream Social | Saturday, August 19, 2023

Monday Creek VFD Ice Cream Social | Saturday, August 19, 2023

Monday Creek Ohio Volunteer Fire Department is holding their Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Maxville Community Center on St. Rt. 668 South of Junction City, Ohio.

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 New Juvenile Court program lets horses help at-risk kids | March 8, 2023

New Juvenile Court program lets horses help at-risk kids | March 8, 2023

By JIM PHILLIPS, PERRY COUNTY TRIBUNE EDITOR NEW LEXINGTON – Perry County Probate/Juvenile Judge Luann Cooperrider prides herself on the number and variety of innovative programs the juvenile court offers to help young people who end up there for whatever reason. One of the programs she’s most enthusiastic about at the moment is a new one, active only since December of last year.

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Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-tips | August 2023

Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-tips | August 2023

Back to School Sustainability: -Use supplies you already own. -Swap clothes with friends & family or shop secondhand. -Reuse and decorate already owned backpacks. -Take a reusable water bottle to avoid single use plastic.

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Juvenile facility has been serving area youth in trouble for two decades | August 4, 2023

Juvenile facility has been serving area youth in trouble for two decades | August 4, 2023

NEW LEXINGTON — For a young resident at the Perry Multi-County Juvenile Facility, his 21st birthday would mark the necessary end of his stay. The facility itself just turned 21 last month, and county Juvenile Judge Luann Cooperrider, who acted as its project coordinator, wants the public to know about the good work it has been doing all those years for male juvenile offenders, and for the surrounding community as well.

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Cooling Assistance/Summer Crisis Program Continues | August 4, 2023

Cooling Assistance/Summer Crisis Program Continues | August 4, 2023

GLOUSTER – The Ohio Department of Development and Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for fans, air conditioning, or central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1 - September 30, 2023.

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Shawnee Second Saturday | August 12, 2023

Shawnee Second Saturday | August 12, 2023

Destination Shawnee is holding their Shawnee Second Saturday August 12, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Historic Main Street - Shawnee, Ohio. Music by Marietta Road.

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