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DOES COVID-19 CONTINUE TO IMPACT YOUR FARM? | November 19, 2020
Does COVID-19 continue to impact your farm? USDA’s Farm Service Agency may be able to help.
A Center for Opportunities
The Perry County Ohio Commissioners recently approved and charged the development, by Perry County Job and Family Services (PCJFS), of a new Opportunity Center Campus serving everyone living across the County. The Center will be located at the County Home Farm, west of New Lexington on State Route 37, across from the County Fairgrounds.
NOVEMBER 2020 Eco-tip... tips to help the Earth!
Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling: Celebrate America Recycles Day on Sunday, November 15, 2020!
RSVP Volunteer Recognition Drive-Thru | October 24, 2020
The Perry County Ohio Retired Senior Volunteer Program Recognition Dinner was conducted as a drive-thru this year on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
Election Results - November 3, 2020 General Election - Unofficial Canvass Results
Perry County Ohio Election Unofficial Canvass Results for the November 3, 2020 General Election are available.
Pay your NPCW Water Bill Online | November 1, 2020
Effective November 1, 2020 you may pay your Northern Perry County Water bill online.
The Perry County Initiative: Inspiring Tobacco-Free Living
The Perry County Ohio Health Department Initiative: Inspiring Tobacco-Free Living. Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States.
Fight the flu!
The Perry County Ohio Health Department offers flu shots to anyone 6 months of age and older. These are the good old flu shots. NOT COVID!
Little Cities of Black Diamonds | The Prohibition Era
Everybody loves a good moonshining story. Learn how Straitsville Special spread far and wide in the era of prohibition. Cheryl Blosser meets up with Eric Hedin at the Black Diamond Distillery in New Straitsville, Ohio. Eric runs the Fermentation Program at Hocking College.
Changes in contacting the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council
The LCBD office has a new phone number! (740) 270-8048 And soon we will launch a new website.
Fairview Assisted Living Newsletter | May, June, July 2020
As everyone is aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how we connect with loved ones. Even with immense restriction, the Fairview Assisted Living strives to keep you informed and bridge those gaps created due to current safety measures.
Perry County Brownfields Program Seeking Eligible Properties for Cleanup | September 22, 2020
New Lexington, OH (September 22, 2020) – Perry County was recently awarded a $300,000 grant to conduct environmental studies on eligible brownfield sites within the county. The ultimate goal of this grant funding is to work with property owners to create market-ready sites for new businesses that will grow the local economy.
Perry County U.S. EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant 2020
Perry County Ohio was recently awarded a $300,000 grant to conduct environmental studies on eligible brownfield sites within the County. The ultimate goal of this grant funding is to create market-ready sites for new businesses to grow the local economy.
The Perry County Senior Center Will Not Be Opening on September 21, 2020
The Perry County Ohio Senior Center will not be opening on Monday, September 21, 2020.
In honor of the lives lost in the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001
The New Lexington, Ohio Fire Department honoring the lives lost in the attack that occurred on September 11, 2001.
HAPCAP Offering Safety Items to Residents | September 8, 2020
Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is providing free face masks and gun locks to residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties.
A Truckload of Stories Available in Southeast Ohio | September 9, 2020
Hocking Athens Perry Community Action has received 35,000 books to distribute as learning gifts. The books cover a range of grades and age levels, and are available to any organization in the community that is interested in partnering with us to distribute them to children. To date, HAPCAP has distributed over 10,000 books to families served by HAPCAP programs in addition to providing books to local organizations.
Technology and Engagement for Older Adults and Seniors
Perry County Ohio Job & Family Services will offer Technology and Engagement Classes for Older Adults and Seniors beginning in September, 2020.
Perry County Municipal Court Community Service Program
The Perry County Ohio Municipal Court Community Service Program offers a way for people convicted of a misdemeanor to make reparations to the community.
The Perry County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Perry County Ohio Suicide Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom.
The Perry County Drug Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Perry County Ohio Drug Prevention Coalition Meetings Will Resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Perry Behavioral Health Choices Activity Center - New Lexington, Ohio.
Perry County Dog Shelter Dogs Available For Adoption
The Perry County Ohio Dog Shelter maintains an up-to-date listing of dogs available for adoption. This listing includes photos, description, and an adoption application.
August 2020 Eco-Tip… tips to help the Earth!
Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling discusses what to do with old paint.
Ohio Public Health Advisory System Update for August 6, 2020
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 6, 2020)—The Ohio Department of Health today released the weekly Ohio Public Health Advisory System update. Mercer County has reached Level 3 (red) of the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Additionally, three previously red counties improved to Level 2 (orange) of the Ohio Public Health Advisory: Hamilton, Henry, and Lawrence.
Governor DeWine Tests Positive for COVID-19 August 6, 2020
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 6, 2020)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump on the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. Governor DeWine tested positive. Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time.
HAPCAP OPERATING WATER BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | July 27, 2020
(GLOUSTER, OH - July 27, 2020) - Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is accepting appointments for their water bill assistance program. This program is for income-eligible residents with a notice of being disconnected from their water source. Eligibility has been expanded due to the coronavirus pandemic.
July 2020 Eco-Tip... tips to help the Earth!
Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling announces Adopt-a-Bin at the Perry County Fair.
Red Cross Volunteer Shelter Service Associates and Shelter Nurses Will Be Needed Soon!
Be ready to help! Due to predictions for an active hurricane and wildfire season and the complexities of COVID-19, the Red Cross will need thousands of volunteers to care for people when disasters strike. Train now to be a Ready Red Cross Shelter Volunteer so you can answer the call when it is needed most!
Perry County RSVP July 2020 Update
Perry County Ohio Retired Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP, July 2020 update.
Updated Perry County Personnel Policy Manual to Revision 06/24/2020
Updated the Perry County Ohio Personnel Policy Manual to Revision 06/24/2020.
