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Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | September 8, 2020
Below are the updates from the September 8, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 10th at 2:00 PM.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | September 3, 2020
Below are the updates from the September 3, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th at 2:00 PM.
HAPCAP Offering Safety Items to Residents | September 8, 2020
Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is providing free face masks and gun locks to residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties.
A Truckload of Stories Available in Southeast Ohio | September 9, 2020
Hocking Athens Perry Community Action has received 35,000 books to distribute as learning gifts. The books cover a range of grades and age levels, and are available to any organization in the community that is interested in partnering with us to distribute them to children. To date, HAPCAP has distributed over 10,000 books to families served by HAPCAP programs in addition to providing books to local organizations.
Donate with Red Cross to help ensure a diverse blood supply | September 9, 2020
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 9, 2020) – The American Red Cross needs people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a blood supply as diverse as the patients who depend on it. For a small percentage of the population, finding someone else with the same blood type can be difficult. While the vast majority of people have types A, B, O or AB blood, some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so a diverse blood supply is important to meeting the medical needs of a diverse patient population.
Technology and Engagement for Older Adults and Seniors
Perry County Ohio Job & Family Services will offer Technology and Engagement Classes for Older Adults and Seniors beginning in September, 2020.
COVID-19 Update: School Reporting Order, Wastewater Monitoring
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - September 3, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
JobsOhio Update and Economic Impact Memo from JP Nauseef | September 3, 2020
Since 2015, the slogan “Ohio. Find it Here.” has been used to promote tourism in our state. Recently, to create greater alignment, JobsOhio adopted “Find it Here” to promote Ohio for business. The response has been outstanding.
Perry County JFS RV Rolling in Again - Final Call for the 2020 Census | September
Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services is bringing their Internet equipped RV to your neighborhood in September to ensure YOU are counted in the 2020 Census.
Perry County Municipal Court Reports August 2020
Criminal/traffic disposition reports. Civil credit and legal news reports. Reports are in PDF format.
Join with Perry County RSVP to Walk With Ease! | September - October 2020
Join with Perry County Ohio Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to Walk With Ease! September 8, 2020 - October 15, 2020 at the Mount Aloysius Gymnasium - New Lexington, Ohio.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | September 1, 2020
Below are the updates from the September 1, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd at 2:00 PM.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 27, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 27, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st at 2:00 PM.
Perry County Municipal Court Community Service Program
The Perry County Ohio Municipal Court Community Service Program offers a way for people convicted of a misdemeanor to make reparations to the community.
The Perry County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Perry County Ohio Suicide Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom.
The Perry County Drug Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Perry County Ohio Drug Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Perry Behavioral Health Choices Activity Center - New Lexington, Ohio.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 25, 2020
Below are the updates from August 25, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, August 27th at 2:00 PM.
JobsOhio Update and Economic Impact Memo from JP Nauseef | August 21, 2020
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, more than one million workers have been displaced in our state, and 2.1 million more are at risk. In addition, approximately 85% of displaced workers do not have a college degree. While jobs in the technology sector will continue to drive opportunity for Ohio workers, the state now faces the challenge of needing to quickly upskill displaced or vulnerable workers for new jobs. We are committed to doing everything in our ability to get these displaced Ohioans back to work!
Director’s Order for the Testing of the Residents and Staff of all Residential Care Facilities | August 20, 2020
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 21, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the following order has been signed by Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes:
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 20, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 20, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, August 25th at 2:00 PM.
Education & Rural Broadband Town Hall August 25, 2020
The Perry County Ohio Think Tank on Poverty is hosting a a virtual Education & Rural Broadband Town Hall on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Perry County Dog Shelter Dogs Available For Adoption
The Perry County Ohio Dog Shelter maintains an up-to-date listing of dogs available for adoption. This listing includes photos, description, and an adoption application.
Sports Health Order Signed | August 19, 2020
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 19, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the following order has been signed by Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes: Director’s Order that Provides Mandatory Requirements for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club, and Professional Sports.
ODH August 19, 2020 News Release | State Minority Health Strike Force Launches “More Than A Mask” Campaign
(COLUMBUS - August 19, 2020) –The State of Ohio’s Minority Health Strike Force has launched the “More Than A Mask” campaign to provide specific messaging and resources within communities of color in Ohio to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 18, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 18, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, August 20th at 2:00 PM.
August 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Sports Health Order, Georgetown Veterans Home, Ohio Governor's Imagination Library, Women’s Suffrage Centennial
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 18, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio.
Grants Available to Strengthen Civics Education in Appalachian Ohio
K-12 public school faculty and staff throughout the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio are invited to submit grant applications for projects educating and equipping strong citizens through Tuesday, September 29, 2020. This opportunity is possible through a partnership of FAO's I'm a Child of Appalachia Fund and the Longaberger Family Foundation.
ODH August 15, 2020 News Release -- ODH Recommends CDC Guidance on Face Shields
(COLUMBUS - August 15, 2020) – As schools get ready to start the 2020-21 academic year, the Ohio Department of Health is following federal guidance and prohibiting the schoolwide use of face shields as a substitute for facial coverings/masks. Such use of face shields does not comply with the Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends against using face shields as a substitute for facial coverings or masks.
JobsOhio Update and Economic Impact Memo from JP Nauseef | August 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed several gaps in our domestic medical supply chain, in particular personal protective equipment (PPE) including civilian use cotton face masks.
