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ODH News Release -- Case Rate Per 100,000 Ohioans | April 29, 2021
COLUMBUS - April 29, 2021 – The Ohio Department of Health has announced that this week’s case rate per 100,000 residents is 155.6. This information is updated weekly at coronavirus.ohio.gov.

U.S. SBA New Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications Will Open May 3, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration's New Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications will open May 3, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EST!

Southeast Ohio Foodbank to host drive-through distributions at Logan location | May 2021
LOGAN, OH - The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, will be hosting drive-through food distributions at 1005 CIC Drive in Logan.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | April 27, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s April 27, 2021 press conferences. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday April 29th at 2:00pm.

Rides for Community Immunity
Get your COVID vaccination shot appointment. Call the Region 8 Mobility Solution Center at 1-833-968-4646 to arrange a ride in your Ohio County: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington.

Does COVID-19 vaccination impact blood donation eligibility? | April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 — This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people resume some of their favorite activities, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood remains. Healthy individuals are encouraged to make a blood donation appointment now. But what about those who’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine – can they donate? As long as donors are symptom-free, feeling well and can provide the vaccine manufacturer’s name, there’s no waiting period required after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized in the U.S.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | April 21, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s April 21 ,2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, April 29th at 2:00pm.

Fairview Assisted Living Newsletter | February, March, April 2021
Fairview Assisted Living celebrating Valentine's Day! Loving Perry County Transit! Enjoying St. Patrick's Day! FFA working on the new FAL gazebo. Having a fun day of coloring and hunting eggs filled with lots of great prizes!

Perry County District Library News | April 2021
Perry County Ohio District Library News | April 2021: Drop in to Perry County District Library…no appointment necessary! COVID-19 Home Test Kits Now Available at the Perry County District Library. Robust WiFi in Open-Air Green Spaces at Your Library!

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | April 15, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s April 15, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday April 22nd at 2:00pm.

APRIL 2021 Eco-tip... tips to help the Earth! Litter Clean up time!
April and May are Perry County Ohio CLEAN-UP Months!! Do your part, PLEASE participate! GREAT Community Service Project! Spring Clean-up months motivate us to keep Perry County CLEAN & GREEN all year long!

COVID-19 Vaccines at Your Perry County Place of Business | April, 2021
Perry County Ohio businesses: Do your employees want the COVID-19 vaccine? The Perry County Ohio Health Department can come to you!

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | April 5, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s April 5, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday April 8th at 2:00pm.

COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist, Higher Education Vaccinations, and more | April 2, 2021
From the State Medical Board of Ohio: COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist, Higher Education Vaccinations, Workplace Vaccinations, Increase in Cases & Variant Spread, Ohio Public Health Advisory System & Case Data/Vaccine Information April 2, 2021

FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths
In early April, 2021, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | April 1, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s April 1, 2021 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Monday April 5th at 2:00pm.

COVID-19 Vaccines Available to Anyone 16+
If you, or someone you know, have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine and would like to, please sign up with the Perry County Ohio Health Department - New Lexington, Ohio.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | March 25, 2021
Below are updates from Governor DeWine’s March 25, 2021 press conferences. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Monday March 29th at 2:00pm.

United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties Newsletter | Spring 2021
Your local United Way is working hard to fight for the Health, Education, and Financial Stability of everybody in all of our communities. Check out our latest newsletter to learn how! As always, feel free to visit our website to learn more about us!

Perry County Municipal Court "Rocks Their Socks!" on March 19, 2021
The folks at Perry County Municipal Court are Rocking Their Socks on Friday, March 19, 2021. Hold on to your socks!!!!!

Inside Mount Aloysius | March 2021
Inside Mount Aloysius | March 2021 - Remembering Three Long Time Residents - In January, the staff and residents of Mount Aloysius were saddened by the passing of three long time residents.

Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | March 18, 2021
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s March 18, 2021 press conferences. The next press conference is currently scheduled for TODAY, Friday, March 19th at 12:30pm.

The Perry County Dog Shelter is Now Gratefully Accepting On-Line Donations
The Perry County Ohio Dog Shelter is mostly self-funded via dog license/tag fees. To properly care for the dogs (can we say Fur Kids?) in our care there are costs that often exceed our funding.

Looking for In-Home Child Care in Perry County?
Do you work evenings, nights, and/or weekends? Do you have a child with special needs?

Become an In-Home Aide in Perry County!
Become an In-Home Aide in Perry County Ohio! Provide child care in the home of the family. Full-time or part-time.

Perry County COVID-19 Vaccination | March 15, 2021
Monday, March 15, 2021, I received my first COVID-19 vaccine. A Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. This was a totally no-fuss process. Mark - Perry County Ohio IT.

ODOT Region 8 Mobility Solution Center Opening in Perry County
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Region 8 Mobility Management announces a new coordinated approach to streamlining mobility solutions. March 12, 2021 - The Region 8 Mobility Solution Center (R8MSC) is located in Perry County and will serve the residents of Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington Counties. The R8MSC will begin fielding calls on March 17, 2021 with a soft opening and a grand opening TBA in Spring 2021.

Perry County Health Department 2020 Annual Report
Perry County Ohio Health Department 2020 Annual Report. Includes The Road to Accreditation, 2017 - 2022 Strategic Plan Update, Community Health Assessment & Community Health Improvement Plan Updates, and more.

HEART TO HOME FEATURED ON NEW CAUSE CONNECTOR GIVING WEBSITE
Cause Connector helps donors support philanthropic projects like Heart to Home (H2H) while supporting FAO's I am a Child of Appalachia fund. Heart to Home, a program of SPICE in New Straitsville, OH, promotes and serves local artisans through marketing their art on the H2H website. SPICE provides all business related tasks so that all the artists have to do is express their creativity through their abundance of talents.