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Southeast Ohio Foodbank Seeking Volunteers for Campaign to End Hunger | August 27, 2021
LOGAN, OH – September is Hunger Action Month and the Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, is seeking volunteers to use their voice in online fundraising efforts. Hunger Action month is an annual campaign dedicated to driving awareness and inspiring action to help end hunger in America, both at a national scale and on the ground in local communities.
Fueling The Need, We Can Help You Get To Your Job! | August 25, 2021
Beginning August 25th, 2021, if you are working 25+ hours a week you may be eligible* for gas vouchers from Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services.
Perry County Transit at the Tip of Your Fingers | August 9, 2021
Get the new Perry County Ohio Transit App to track your trips, bus locations, and your account balance as well as cancel trips.
Perry County Recorder's Office is Moving | August 11, 2021
The Perry County Ohio Recorder's Office is Moving Beginning August 11, 2021 and will be closed through August 13, 2021. New address is 212 South Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio 43764. We will be open for business on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the new location.
JULY 2021 Eco-tip... tips to help the Earth! This month is Plastic Free July!
JULY Eco-tip... tips to help the Earth! This month is Plastic Free July! Studies show we still produce over 200 lbs. of plastic waste per person per day in the U.S. Most plastic persists in our environment for hundreds of years. Join millions who are reducing their plastic waste by being part of the solution #plasticfreejuly! Choose to REUSE! Commit to less plastic in your life.
Inside Mount Aloysius Summer 2021 Newsletter
Inside This Issue: In Memory ** Welcome ** Board of Directors & CEO Update ** Family Satisfaction Survey Results ** Anniversaries ** Options Unlimited Update ** Pictures ** Plus Much More!
Perry County Veterans Service Commission has moved | July 8, 2021
Please note the Perry County Ohio Veterans Service Commission has moved. The new address is 128 S. Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Shawnee Second Saturday | June 12, 2021
Shawnee Second Saturday is on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Historic Main Street - Shawnee, Ohio.
SOUTHEAST OHIO FOODBANK PROVIDING FREE SUMMER MEALS IN PERRY COUNTY
LOGAN, OH - The Southeast Ohio Foodbank & Regional Kitchen is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Free meals are provided to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:
JUNE 2021 Eco-tip... tips to help the Earth! Recycling still on HOLD until further notice!
All Perry County Ohio Recycling drop-off services are ON HOLD until further notice! Actual reopening date to be determined. Unfortunately, we are running into one delay problem after another. Upon completion of this MAJOR upgrade, we will be more efficient and up-to-date to better handle your recycling materials! We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Blood donations needed as cancer patients resume care after challenging year | June 1, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 1, 2021) – The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time and help ensure loved ones have the strength and support they need as they undergo cancer treatment.
New Lexington Fall Festival Spirit of America Color Run/Walk Fundraiser | June 26, 2021
The New Lexington Ohio Fall Festival Committee is holding the Spirit of America Color Run/Walk fundraiser on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. starting at the Village Parking Lot - New Lexington, Ohio. MUST register by June 4, 2021 to receive a Spirit Run T-Shirt. Register online at www.newlexingtonohio.gov.
Shawnee First Friday Farmers Market | June 4, 2021
Destination Shawnee's June First Friday Farmers Market is on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of St Rts 93 and 155 - Shawnee, Ohio.
The 2021 MacGahan Festival | June 5, 2021
The 2021 MacGahan Festival will be Saturday, June 5, 2021 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the New Lexington Cemetery - New Lexington, Ohio.
Queen of the Lake III will be cruising Buckeye Lake through October 30, 2021
The Queen of the Lake III completed its restoration and will be cruising Buckeye Lake through October 30, 2021.
Get Ready to Work | Manufacturing
Fairfield County, in collaboration with Ohio University-Lancaster, Hocking College, and Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School continues its Ready-to-Work series with Ready-to-Work Manufacturing. This series is open to Perry County Ohio residents.
