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New youth diversion program says it’s never too late | July 26, 2023
NEW LEXINGTON — Perry County Juvenile Judge Luann Cooperrider and her staff are always on the lookout for unmet needs among the children and families they serve, and are ready to come up with new programs to address those needs when they’re serious enough.
3 Ohio Communities Receive $2.25 Million Toward Improvements to Local Wastewater Facilities | September 22, 2023
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development today announced three communities will receive a total of $2.25 million in Residential Public Infrastructure Grant funding for improvements to their wastewater treatment facilities. The Village of Junction City (Perry County) will receive $750,000 to assist with improvements to its wastewater treatment plant.
Free Community Meal | Last Sunday of the Month Lunch
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church provides a free carry-out community meal on the last Sunday of the month from 11:00 a.m. until gone at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - 201 W Brown St, New Lexington, OH 43764. Please come early. No reservations needed. All are welcome!
Free Community Meal | Weekly Tuesday Evening Supper
The Shepherd's Table provides a free community meal every Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Junction City Community Center - 300 W Main St, Junction City, OH 43748. Dine-in or carry-out. No reservations needed. All are welcome!
Perry County Health Network Meeting | Monday, September 25, 2023
The Perry County Health Network Meeting is Monday, September 25, 2023 starting at 11:30 a.m. for networking and ordering food. The business meeting starts at 12:00 p.m. The September, October, and November meetings will be held at Thiago's Italian Kitchen - New Lexington, Ohio. This is the former Sideliners.
Perry County Board of DD Annual Recap | September 14, 2023
The Perry County Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) is proud to present a snapshot of the efforts we’ve made and our impact on the Perry County community the past two years. The Annual Report highlights our financial, customer, internal, and learning and growth results. Our team works hard to deliver quality supports and services to create a Community Without Barriers.
Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered on Patriot Day in Honor of 9/11 Victims
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In honor of those killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Governor DeWine has ordered that all U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state on Patriot Day. The order will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on the 22nd anniversary of the attacks, Monday, September 11, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
