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Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-Tips | October 2023
Fall Composting: Wondering what to do with leaves when they start to fall? Leaves are a great source of carbon for your compost bins. Collect fallen leaves & store them for a source of brown materials all year. Keep them in a container next to the compost to make it easy to add to your pile.
Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of Senator Dianne Feinstein | Thursday, October 5, 2023
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America, in honoring the life and service of Senator Dianne Feinstein, 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. The order will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Perry County 911 Disaster Siren Testing Schedule | 2023
Perry County Ohio 911 tests the disaster siren system at 12:00 noon on the first Wednesday of the month from March to October, 2023. The tests last approximately 5 minutes.
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Sending Messages to all TVs, Radios and Cell Phones | Wednesday, October 4, 2023
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Perry County Free Legal Clinic | Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Perry County Ohio Legal Clinic offers FREE legal advice to income eligible individuals who cannot afford private counsel. Services will be provided on a first come-first served basis. Individuals attending should bring all documentation and paperwork that relates to the issue in question. You must bring proof of income. The clinics are held the first Tuesday of each month (none in January and July). Sign in from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The August 1 through December 5 clinics are now held at the temporary Juvenile/Probate Court Location - 106 S. Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio.
Perry County Bd. of Developmental Disabilities Walking Wednesdays Continue | September 28, 2023
Join Perry County Bd. of Developmental Disabilities Walking Wednesdays. Walks return to starting at 12:00 p.m. at PCBDD 601 Senior Drive - New Lexington, Ohio.
Life Side Ohio Comes to SE Ohio | Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Please join us on October 10, 2023 at 5:30pm (doors open at 5:15pm) at Athens Community Center for dinner and an enriching and possibly life-saving discussion about lethal means safety, mental health, and suicide prevention for firearms owners.
Perry County Health Department Women’s Cancer Screening Clinic | Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The James Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Unit is coming to Perry County Ohio on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Perry County Health Department - New Lexington, Ohio. Please note - the October 10 clinic listed on the flyer is filled.
Perry Soil and Water Conservation District Fall Hike | Sunday, October 8, 2023
Perry County Ohio Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting their Fall Hike on Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Glenford Fort Preserve - Glenford, Ohio.
Ludowici Winter Farmers Market | October 7, 2023 - March 2, 2024
Ludowici is offering a winter indoor farmers market at The Factory of Ideas. Vendor fees are $10 each market or $50 for the season. All vendor fees will go towards sponsoring a child for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. Markets will run the first Saturday of every month starting October 7- March 2. Market will run from 9-12 pm .
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.
