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HEART OF IT ALL: The Bravest Among Us

HEART OF IT ALL: The Bravest Among Us

Submitted by Jack Shuler, author of This is Ohio: The Overdose Crisis and the Front Lines of a New America. Jack is a Denison University Professor and is the Director of the Journalism Major. He can be reached at shulerj@denison.edu.

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16th Annual Kat Dodson Benefit | Saturday, September 24, 2022

16th Annual Kat Dodson Benefit | Saturday, September 24, 2022

The Kat Dodson 16th Annual Benefit will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from Noon until Midnight at the St. Rose Parish Community Center - New Lexington, Ohio. This Annual Benefit is in memory of the late Kathy Dodson. All proceeds will be donated to the Perry County Cancer Alliance.

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Flag Lowering - September 8, 2022

Flag Lowering - September 8, 2022

In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Mike DeWine, Governor of the State of Ohio, 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 the day of interment.

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Perry County Drug Prevention Coalition Meeting | Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Perry County Drug Prevention Coalition Meeting | Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The Perry County Ohio Drug Prevention Coalition will meet Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the New Lexington Village Hall - New Lexington, Ohio.

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SNAP-ED Free Summer Salad Nutrition Series Wednesdays | September 7, 2022

SNAP-ED Free Summer Salad Nutrition Series Wednesdays | September 7, 2022

Ohio State University Perry Extension SNAP-ED and the Perry County Ohio Health Department are hosing the Free Summer Salad Nutrition Series Wednesdays July through September, 2022 at the New Lexington Community Garden. Class is limited to 15 adults. Reservations are required.

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The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart Re-Opens | Monday, August 22, 2022

The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart Re-Opens | Monday, August 22, 2022

The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart re-opens Monday, August 22, 2022. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in the Upper Level of the Perry County Administration Building - 212 S. Main St, New Lexington, Ohio.

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On the Cover of the Court Review | July 2022

On the Cover of the Court Review | July 2022

The Perry County Ohio Courthouse is featured on the cover of the Court Review: The Journal of the American Judges Association Volume 58, Issue 2.

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Perry County Park District Board Meeting | Monday, July 11, 2022

Perry County Park District Board Meeting | Monday, July 11, 2022

The Perry County Ohio Park District Board of Park Commissioners announces that the July board meeting will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Arethusa Springs Park - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Perry County Job and Family Services Opportunity Center | June 2022

Perry County Job and Family Services Opportunity Center | June 2022

The Perry County Opportunity Center will be the new home to careers, jobs and workforce development opportunities provided by Perry County Job and Family Services (PCJFS).

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Perry County District Library Bookmobile Coming Soon | Summer 2022

Perry County District Library Bookmobile Coming Soon | Summer 2022

The Perry County Ohio District Library Bookmobile is coming soon. Stop locations and schedules to be announced ASAP.

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Perry County Transit - Zero Fare, Zero Emissions, Zero Loop | June 2022

Perry County Transit - Zero Fare, Zero Emissions, Zero Loop | June 2022

Perry County Transit (PCT) launched the Zero Loop Transit system on Friday, June 17th 2022. The Zero Loop ride is completely free and currently consists of nine stops throughout New Lexington and Somerset. The Zero Loop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Views from the Bench - Jury Duty | May 27, 2022

Views from the Bench - Jury Duty | May 27, 2022

Judge Tina Boyer - Jury Duty is a vital function in the administration of justice under our American system. It is direct citizen participation in government and is an important civic duty. However, the procedure and obligations to serve on a jury is often misunderstood.

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Free Food for Seniors at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank | May 12, 2022

Free Food for Seniors at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank | May 12, 2022

LOGAN, OH – Are you, or do you know, a senior who could benefit from a monthly food box? The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), is currently accepting applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.

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Perry County Bd. of Developmental Disabilities Walking Wednesdays Continue Spring and Summer 2022

Perry County Bd. of Developmental Disabilities Walking Wednesdays Continue Spring and Summer 2022

Join Perry County Bd. of Developmental Disabilities Walking Wednesdays Spring and Summer 2022. Walks start 12:00 p.m. at PCBDD - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Perry County Community Club Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 16, 2022

Perry County Community Club Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 16, 2022

The Perry County Ohio Community Club is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, 2022 starting 11:00 a.m. at Jim Rockwell Stadium - New Lexington, Ohio.

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2021 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report now available for Northern Perry County Water Thornville (#1) and Burr Oak (#2)

2021 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report now available for Northern Perry County Water Thornville (#1) and Burr Oak (#2)

The Northern Perry County Water #1 and #2 water systems has prepared the following reports to provide information to you, the consumer on the quality of our drinking water. This report is required as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act Re-authorization of 1996. Included within this report are general health information, water quality test results, and water system contacts.

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Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies | March 10, 2022

Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies | March 10, 2022

Central & Southern Ohio Region (March 10, 2022) — For a limited time, the American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.

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Judge Luann Cooperrider Swearing-In Elected Officials | December 29, 2021

Judge Luann Cooperrider Swearing-In Elected Officials | December 29, 2021

Perry County Ohio Juvenile-Probate Court Judge Luann Cooperrider swearing-in various elected officials on December 29, 2021.

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PCPD Speaker Series  ‘The .22-Caliber Killers Case’  | March 10, 2022

PCPD Speaker Series ‘The .22-Caliber Killers Case’ | March 10, 2022

The Perry County Ohio Park District is pleased to host Judge Luann Cooperrider on Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. She will open the files of the infamous .22-Caliber Killers case at the Hoover Theater - Glenford, OH.

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Perry County Treasurer Has a New Website | February 16, 2022

Perry County Treasurer Has a New Website | February 16, 2022

The Perry County Ohio Treasurer has a new website effective Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Pay your real estate and manufactured home taxes online. Look up tax rates by taxing district. Look up property valuation.

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