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Destination Shawnee Open Mic | Sunday, July 18, 2021
Destination Shawnee will host Open Mic on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Township Park - Shawnee, Ohio.
Perry County Bd. of Developmental Disabilities announces Board Member Vacancy | July 9, 2021
NEW LEXINGTON, OHIO (July 9, 2021) The Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be accepting applications for a vacancy on the Board of Developmental Disabilities. Applicants are asked to contact David C. Couch (740-684-0624 [email protected]) or Chrissy Berkheimer (740-605-8192 [email protected]). All applications must be received by August 6, 2021.
68th Perry County Fair | July 19 - 24, 2021
The 68th Perry County Ohio Fair will be held Monday, July 19 through Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Perry County Fairgrounds - New Lexington, Ohio.
Shawnee Second Saturday | July 10, 2021
Shawnee Second Saturday is on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Historic Main Street - Shawnee, Ohio.
Bike Park Grand Opening | July 9, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Health Department (PCHD) is sponsoring a bike park grand opening on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at the Arethusa Springs Community Park - New Lexington, Ohio. PCHD will be giving away 75 small and medium youth bike helmets donated by The American Academy of Pediatrics.
Shawnee First Friday Farmers Market | July 2, 2021
Destination Shawnee's June First Friday Farmers Market is on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of St Rts 93 and 155 - Shawnee, Ohio.
Perry County Park District announces Board Member Vacancy | June 28, 2021
NEW LEXINGTON, OHIO (June 28, 2021) The Perry County Park District will be accepting applications for a vacancy on the Board of Park Commissioners. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Judge Cooperrider, Perry County Park District, PO Box 525, New Lexington, OH 43764. All applications must be received by July 12, 2021.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS IN NEED OF TWO NEW PERRY COUNTY VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST AT LOCAL BLOOD DRIVES - CAN YOU HELP? | June 29, 2021
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR HOMETOWN? In just a few hours a month, you can make an important impact as a BLOOD DONOR AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEER.
New business grants available | June 29, 2021
On Friday, June 25, 2021, Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted announced the launch of 4 grant programs to help small and medium-sized businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic. The application period opens Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
June - July 2021 Events at the Somerset Artists' Co-Op
Dear Friends of the Somerset Artists' Co-Op - Somerset Artists Coop is pleased to announce another opportunity for local artists to sell their work through an online marketplace. SPICE, the Southern Perry Incubation Center for Entrepreneurs, has developed the “Heart to Home” program to help spur economic activity for artists and small business owners. Please see the attached flyer and check it out.
The Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District office has moved! | June 23, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Soil and Water Conservation District office has moved! | June 23, 2021. Perry SWCD is now located at 212 South Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio 43764.
Donors urgently needed: Red Cross still facing severe blood shortage | June 28, 2021
CENTRAL & SOUTHERN, OH – JUNE 28, 2021— The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond.
ALL Perry County Recycling Drop-Off Sites are now OPEN | June 28, 2021.
ALL Perry County Ohio Recycling Drop-Off Sites are now OPEN | Monday, June 28, 2021. Many thanks for your patience and understanding during this MAJOR upgrade to our Recycling Facility!
Drawing for 2021 POLARIS 450 Utility 4x4 | September 25, 2021
The Kat Dodson Foundation is holding a drawing for a 2021 Polaris 450 Utility 4 x 4 at the Kat Dodson Benefit on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Proceeds go to the Kat Dodson Foundation and the Perry County Ohio Cancer Alliance.
Independence Day Celebrations | 2021
2021 Independence Day Celebrations for various Perry County Ohio villages.
Impaired Driving Mock Crash | July 2, 2021
Perry County Ohio Safe Community is sponsoring an impaired driving mock crash with extrication on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Perry County Fairgrounds - New Lexington, Ohio.
HAPCAP’s Summer Crisis Program beginning July 1, 2021
GLOUSTER, OH - Starting June 21, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will be scheduling appointments for its 2021 Summer Crisis Program. The Summer Crisis Program will provide eligible households with a one-time benefit to assist with electric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. The program will be open from July 1 to September 30, 2021.
Hooked on Fishing… Not On Drugs Youth Fishing Derby | July 31, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Sherriff’s Office presents Hooked on Fishing… Not On Drugs Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday July 31st 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Perry County Gun Club - New Lexington, Ohio.
Rally 4 Recovery Virtual "Normal is Overrated" | June 25, 2021
Rally 4 Recovery is holding a live virtual event "Normal is Overrated" on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to ?? on Facebook. Log on and tune in as we bring to you a discussion about normalcy, the role it plays in our society today and the impact that it has on those within the recovery community.
Special Red Cross blood drive held for New Lexington child battling cancer | June 24, 2021
New Lexington, OH, June 2, 2021 — The community is invited to give blood in honor of Brinley Boyd at a special American Red Cross blood drive held in her name on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Grace Community Church of the Nazarene.
2020 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.
Perry County Ohio Second Half Real Estate Taxes Are Due July 16, 2021
Perry County Ohio Second Half 2020 Real Estate Taxes Are Due Friday, July 16, 2021. Second Half 2021 Manufactured Home Taxes are also due Friday, July 16, 2021.
Please Join Us As We Celebrate The Grand Opening of Our Region 8 Mobility Solution Center | June 17, 2021
Please join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our Region 8 Mobility Solution Center on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hocking College Perry Campus - Lower Level, New Lexington, Ohio.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | June 15, 2021
Perry County Ohio residents 60 and older: join us to raise awareness around senior safety! Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Perry County Fairgrounds. Drive-thru event. Wellness kit and other promo items. Lunch provided. No pre-registration required.
Perry Neighborhood Connection Meeting | June 15, 2021
The June Perry Neighborhood Connection virtual meeting will be June 15, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m.
The Ohio State University Extension Perry County office has moved!
After 68 years in one location The Ohio State University Extension Perry County office has moved. The new location is 212 South Main Street, PO Box 270, New Lexington Ohio 43764.
Coffee with some Commissioners | Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Join us Tuesday, June 15th 2021 for Perry County Ohio’s "Coffee with some Commissioners" from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Tecumseh Theater on W Main St. Shawnee, Ohio. This month “Destination Shawnee” will be hosting the Breakfast and will be providing a light breakfast of coffee, juice, water, fruit, muffins etc.
Perry County Park District NOTICE JUNE 14, 2021 BOARD MEETING LOCATION CHANGE
The Perry County Ohio Park District Board of Park Commissioners announces that the meeting location of the June 14, 2021 Regular Board Meeting has been changed. The meeting will be held in-person, outdoors, on June 14, 2021, convening at 3:30pm and located at the Perry County Health Department - New Lexington, Ohio.
Federal food aid critical for local workers, seniors, economy | June 7, 2021
The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, provides basic food help to about 19,000 different people each month across its 10-county service area. More than one in four people we serve are seniors. Even as we continue to see historically long lines at the food bank and our member food pantries, we know the situation could have been much worse over the past 14 months. Thankfully, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on a widely bipartisan basis in March 2020.
