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Winter Crisis Program Continues at HAPCAP | February 3, 2023
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) began on November 1, 2022. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908. This program is designed to help households who are facing an emergency situation to maintain and/or restore electric or gas service. This program also provides bulk fuel (propane, wood, coal, fuel oil, kerosene) for eligible households.
Energy Bill Assistance Continues at HAPCAP in 2023 | January 9, 2023
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) began on November 1, 2022. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908.
Perry County District Library 2023 Events
Please note: for a complete Perry County Ohio District Library 2023 calendar of events, including specific up-to-date dates and times visit the library online at www.pcdl.org or pick up a monthly calendar at your local library location.
OSU Perry Extension Wits Workout | January 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, 2023
The OSU Perry Extension is holding a Wits Workout beginning October 12, 2022 and ending January 25, 2023. The Wits Workouts are from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Perry County Senior Center - New Lexington, Ohio. The Wits Workout is an engaging, interactive, and educational brain health program that is free for any adult.
FLOODING IN HOCKING FACILITY FORCES PERRY COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES TO SCRAMBLE | December 27, 2022
Extensive, widespread flooding inside Hocking College’s Perry Campus facility has forced Perry County Job and Family Services (PCJFS) to scramble this morning to secure new locations for carrying out its work of helping county residents. The JFS doors are open for business at PCBDD’s David C. Couch Connections Center - 600 Senior Drive, New Lexington, OH 43764
Rally 4 Recovery | Friday, December 30, 2022
Please join us virtually on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. as we update, reflect, and give hope. All you have to do is visit our Facebook page and follow the video link.
Blood Drive PBHC Activity Center | Friday, December 23, 2022
Perry Behavioral Health Choices is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, December 23, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the PBHC Activity Center - New Lexington, Ohio.
Perry County District Library Bookmobile Schedule | December 19, 2022 - February 25, 2023
The Perry County Ohio District Library Bookmobile Schedule December 19, 2022 - February 25, 2023
Winter Crisis Program Begins at HAPCAP | November 1, 2022
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) began on November 1, 2022. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908.
Applications Now Open for the Appalachian Community Grant Program | November 2, 2022
(Wednesday, November 2, 2022) - The Governor’s Office of Appalachia today launched applications for the Appalachian Community Grant Program to fund sustainable, transformative change in the 32-county Appalachian region. The application and program details can be found on the program webpage.
Perry County Job and Family Services Hiring Event | Friday, November 4, 2022
Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services is holding a Hiring Event on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Perry County Job and Family Services - 5454 St Rt 37 E, New Lexington, OH 43764.
RSVP Aqua Classes | Fall 2022
Perry County Ohio Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is resuming their Aqua Classes held at Mt. Aloysius - New Lexington, Ohio. Register by calling (740) 605-6499 and leaving a message.
Free Community Meal | Last Saturday of the Month Breakfast
New Lexington Elks Lodge #509 provides a free community meal on the last Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at New Lexington Elks Lodge #509 - 109 S Main St, New Lexington, Ohio 43764.
HUNTERS FEED HUNGRY WITH VENISON DONATIONS | October 18, 2022
LOGAN, OH – The SE Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, is now accepting deer donations to help feed those in need. Through this partnership with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, hunters can donate their deer directly to the foodbank with free processing!
Alzheimer's Alliance of Perry County Support Group
The Alzheimer's Alliance of Perry County Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month starting Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Aloysius - New Lexington, Ohio.
Shawnee's First Friday Farmers Market | October 7, 2022
Shawnee's First Friday Farmers Market are held every first Friday May 6 through October 7, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. next to the train caboose off of 2nd Street and OH-155 - Shawnee, Ohio.
Perry County District Library Bookmobile Schedule | Thru December 3, 2022
Perry County Ohio District Library Bookmobile Schedule August 21 Thru December 3, 2022
HEART OF IT ALL: The Bravest Among Us
Submitted by Jack Shuler, author of This is Ohio: The Overdose Crisis and the Front Lines of a New America. Jack is a Denison University Professor and is the Director of the Journalism Major. He can be reached at shulerj@denison.edu.
16th Annual Kat Dodson Benefit | Saturday, September 24, 2022
The Kat Dodson 16th Annual Benefit will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from Noon until Midnight at the St. Rose Parish Community Center - New Lexington, Ohio. This Annual Benefit is in memory of the late Kathy Dodson. All proceeds will be donated to the Perry County Cancer Alliance.
Flag Lowering - September 8, 2022
In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Mike DeWine, Governor of the State of Ohio, proclaims that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on the day of interment.
Perry County Drug Prevention Coalition Meeting | Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Perry County Ohio Drug Prevention Coalition will meet Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the New Lexington Village Hall - New Lexington, Ohio.
SNAP-ED Free Summer Salad Nutrition Series Wednesdays | September 7, 2022
Ohio State University Perry Extension SNAP-ED and the Perry County Ohio Health Department are hosing the Free Summer Salad Nutrition Series Wednesdays July through September, 2022 at the New Lexington Community Garden. Class is limited to 15 adults. Reservations are required.
The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart Re-Opens | Monday, August 22, 2022
The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart re-opens Monday, August 22, 2022. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday in the Upper Level of the Perry County Administration Building - 212 S. Main St, New Lexington, Ohio.
On the Cover of the Court Review | July 2022
The Perry County Ohio Courthouse is featured on the cover of the Court Review: The Journal of the American Judges Association Volume 58, Issue 2.
