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Pioneering Possibilities Virtual Meetings | February 10 thru May 25, 2021
Academy For Leadership Abilities will be holding Pioneering Possibilities Community Leadership Group virtual meetings from February 10, 2021 through May 25, 2021.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | February 18, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s February 18, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Monday, February 22nd at 2:00 PM.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | February 16, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s February 16, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, February 18th at 2:00 PM.

ODH COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Halls | February and March 2021
The Ohio Department of Health is holding COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Halls on February 22 and 23 and March 1 and 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

A Thank You From The Residents of Fairview Assisted Living | January 2021
The residents of Fairview Assisted Living, New Lexington, Ohio, would like to thank all of the individuals that made donations during the 2020 Holiday Season.

Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling Greener Side for Business and Industry Newsletter | Winter 2021
Green KUDOS! Epicerie (pronounced ay/peehs/ree) et les fluers is a new restaurant, combined with the old Rosey Reds in Somerset. Terri Reichley and Larry Myres, a dynamic sister/ bother team, took the jump to expand on what they love to do… cooking with style! From the very beginning of opening the bistro, they committed to using washable dinnerware, real table clothes, also composting food waste in partnership with Fern Hollow Farm.

Perry County Ohio First Half Real Estate Taxes Are Due March 12, 2021
Perry County Ohio First Half 2020 Real Estate Taxes Are Due Friday, March 12, 2021. First Half 2021 Manufactured Home Taxes are also due Friday, March 12, 2021.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | February 11, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s February 11, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th at 2:00 PM.

Southeast Ohio Foodbank to host food distribution for Perry County residents | February 12, 2021 *** CANCELED ***
NEW LEXINGTON, OH - The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, will be hosting a mobile food distribution at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Friday, February 12th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. *** CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ***

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | February 9, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s February 9, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, February 11th at 2:00 PM.

Give blood in honor of Black History Month in February 2021
February 8, 2021— In honor of Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors, and especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood to honor the legacies of African Americans like Dr. Charles Drew and Dr. Jerome Holland. Their passion for helping improve the lives of patients in need of lifesaving blood products is carried on through dedicated blood donors, blood drive sponsors, volunteers and Red Cross employees. Donors who give in February will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card thanks to $1 million donation from Amazon

Fairview Assisted Living Newsletter | January 2021
Visitations/Outings : As of February 6, 2021, residents will be able to continue with essential outings and visits may commence. Please remember to contact our facility to set up a scheduled time for your visit.

Support your furry friends! Buy a license plate for your vehicle!
Support your furry friends! Buy a license plate for your vehicle! Plates can also be ordered from a local Deputy Registrar. The Perry County Ohio Dog Shelter receives grant money from the sale of these plates. The money goes toward spay/neuter procedures.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | February 4, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s February 4, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th at 2:00 PM.

Perry SWCD 2021 Fish Sale
Perry County Ohio Soil and Water Conservation is now taking orders for fish. The order deadline is Monday, April 26, 2021.

Perry SWCD 2021 Tree Sale
Perry County Ohio Soil and Water Conservation is now taking orders for tree seedlings. The order deadline is Monday, March 22, 2021.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES | February 3, 2021
The Perry County, Ohio Board of County Commissioners intends to contract for Construction Manager at Risk services for its New Job and Family Services Building Project. Deadline to Submit Qualifications: 1:00 p.m. local time, Friday, March 5, 2021.

FEBRUARY 2021 Eco-tip... tips to help the Earth!
Be mindful of Recycling the RIGHT materials for YOUR area! Cardboard, magazines, office paper newsprint, aluminum cans, steel cans, plastic bottles/jugs, clear/brown glass bottles/jars are what can feasibly go to market here in Perry County Ohio.

Data for Second COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Released on Dashboard | February 2, 2021
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) will begin providing data on the number of individuals who have received their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine starting today, February 2, 2021 on the vaccine dashboard on coronavirus.ohio.gov

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | February 2, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s February 2, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, February 4th at 2:00 PM.

We're on the Move! | Effective February 1, 2021
Effective Monday, February 1, 2021, the Perry County Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities is consolidating all offices at the Sarah A. Winters Building - 601 Senior Drive, New Lexington, OH 43764. This includes Administrative Supports, Children's Program, Community Supports, Finance, and Service & Support Administration.

NEW Shoe Program for Faith Based Organizations- NOW OPEN | February 1, 2021
Join Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Governor's Office of Faith- Based and Community Initiatives to support Ohio children in need this March.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | January 28, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s January 28, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 at 2:00 PM.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | January 26, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s January 26, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, January 28th at 2:00 PM.

Strong @ Heart Email Challenge - Invitation Message | January 28, 2021
What do David Letterman, Burt Reynolds, Reggie Lewis, Barbara Walters, Bill Clinton, Hank Gathers, Toni Braxton, Kelsey Grammar, Dick Cheney, and Bret Michaels all have in common? All of them have or had some form of heart disease. The Live Healthy Live Well Team would like you to get “Strong @ Heart” with us this February as we celebrate American Heart Month.

What do I do with my bottle caps in Perry County?
Bottle caps are not accepted for recycling by PerCo, Inc. - New Lexington, OH. Please remove, and discard in your regular trash, all bottle caps before dropping off your recyclables.

Perry County Unsung Heroes
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis a group of Perry County residents have continued to keep their regular work hours.