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Office closures and procedural changes along with meeting and event cancellations and postponements

Office closures and procedural changes along with meeting and event cancellations and postponements

Stay tuned to this page for updates on Perry County Ohio office closures and procedural changes along with meeting and event cancellations and postponements.

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Fairview Assisted Living Adopt A Resident

Fairview Assisted Living Adopt A Resident

Fairview Assisted Living Letter Request. Please join us in bringing joy to the residents of Fairview Assisted Living!

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Please apply by phone for SNAP/Medicaid/TANF benefits

Please apply by phone for SNAP/Medicaid/TANF benefits

From Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services - Please apply by phone for SNAP/Medicaid/TANF benefits. There is little to no wait time. Eligibility is determined while you are on the phone. Call 1-844-640-6446

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Access OhioMeansJobs From Home

Access OhioMeansJobs From Home

Go to the OhioMeansJobs.com website for job searching, online trainings, resume creation, career profiles, and scholarship searches.

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MORPC YouTube Incubator Showcase: Southern Perry Incubation Center for Entrepreneurs

MORPC YouTube Incubator Showcase: Southern Perry Incubation Center for Entrepreneurs

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has posted a video on YouTube featuring the Southern Perry Incubation Center for Entrepreneurs (SPICE).

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Raising a child that is not yours?

Raising a child that is not yours?

Need help? Just ASK. Advocates Servicing Kinship caregiver program available at Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services.

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FEBRUARY 2020 Eco-tip…Tips to help the Earth!

FEBRUARY 2020 Eco-tip…Tips to help the Earth!

From Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling: Don’t throw batteries away! Keep batteries out of landfills! Instead…recycle and properly dispose for a better Earth!

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United Way in Perry County

United Way in Perry County

United Way provides funding for several programs in Perry County Ohio.

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Ditch The Bag - January 2020 Eco-Tip

Ditch The Bag - January 2020 Eco-Tip

Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling says: Ditch the Bag Unless it’s Shredded! No need to tie & knot bags! This slows down the sorting process at the Recycling Center! Bag it if it’s shredded paper...otherwise, Dump it in and reuse your bin (or bag) again and again!

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Parking Lot Safety

Parking Lot Safety

Many people don’t think of the potential hazards associated with parking lots. However, a well-designed parking lot isn’t only a place where vehicles are parked, it can also ensure the safety of the pedestrians.

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Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Community Kudos Winter 2019

Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Community Kudos Winter 2019

Waste Less - Recycle More Community KUDOS! by Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Fairview Assisted Living Featured in Ohio Magazine

Fairview Assisted Living Featured in Ohio Magazine

A photo of Fairview Assisted Living is featured in the September 2019 Ohio Magazine article "A Helping Hand."

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Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling August 2019 Eco-Tip

Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling August 2019 Eco-Tip

What to do with old pills in Perry County Ohio? Old pills can be dropped off at the New Lexington Police Department during business hours and the Perry County Sheriff's Office 24/7 - New Lexington, Ohio.

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Know the Facts of  Infant Safe Sleep!

Know the Facts of Infant Safe Sleep!

The Perry County Ohio Health Department can provide safe sleep education and a free portable crib to eligible families with a baby 12 months old or younger. Call 740-342-5179

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New App Pushes for Change with Rural Broadband Access for Perry County and SE Ohio

New App Pushes for Change with Rural Broadband Access for Perry County and SE Ohio

A press release was submitted on February 26, 2019 from the National Association of Counties (NACo), the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), and Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (Rural LISC) announcing the launch of their new app, TestIT. This app gives mobile phone users the power to accurately identify areas with low or no internet connectivity and share that information to push for change.

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Applying for Cash, Food Assistance, and Medicaid has never been easier!

Applying for Cash, Food Assistance, and Medicaid has never been easier!

Applying for Cash, Food Assistance, and Medicaid in Perry County Ohio has never been easier! Just call Ohio Benefits at (844) 640-6446.

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Possible Down Payment Assistance Available for Perry County Residents

Possible Down Payment Assistance Available for Perry County Residents

Down Payment Assistance may be available for the following measures: Electrical, Heating, and Plumbing, Roofs and Gutters, Interior Surfaces and Floor Coverings, Door and Windows, to name a few.

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Perry County Social Service Updates by Text

Perry County Social Service Updates by Text

Pathways of Central Ohio, funded by the United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties (UWMPM), is now offering a texting service for social service professionals in Perry County Ohio.

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When should I call my local health department?

When should I call my local health department?

Local Health Departments are government agencies who are on the front lines of public health. But what is public health and when should you call your local health department? Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.

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