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Working toward working for a living
NEW LEXINGTON —On back-to-back days at New Lexington High School, two events were held with the designated purpose of helping students to enter the workforce following graduation. The Transition Fair, held Thursda, April 25, was open to all high school students in Perry County who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The Career and Job Fair took place the next day on April 26. The Friday event was for all New Lexington students in grades 9 through 12. Penny Murray is New Lexington’s transition to...
Senior program recognizes volunteers at luncheon
NEW LEXINGTON — This year the Perry County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) annual recognition luncheon was held at the Grace Community Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, May 4 to honor Perry County volunteers. All luncheon attendees were given a customized windbreaker and t-Shirt. Gift certificates were donated by the Perry County Commissioners and were given to: ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry Counties honored with national award
NEWARK – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking & Perry Counties has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Platinum Award Winner for program excellence in 2023. Every year, the National Leadership Council, comprising local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, recognize local...
Retired teachers’ group offers scholarship
The Perry County Retired Teachers Association will award one scholarship for the academic year in the amount of $500. Applicants must have graduated from a Perry County High School and be a college junior or senior enrolled in a college of education at some point during the 2024-2025 academic year or be a current Perry County school teacher working on a master’s degree in education. This award began in 1997 and rotates yearly to each Perry County school. If the school district in the order...
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Perry County Tribune should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Wednesday, May 15 • Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., commissioners’ chambers, 212 S. Main St. lower level, New Lexington. ...
Local students among Ohio Dominican University graduates
COLUMBUS — Ohio Dominican University congratulates 154 students who earned their degree following the spring 2024 semester, including three from Perry County: Kassidy Cox of Thornville — BS in biology Kathryn Maynard of Pleasantville — BS in biopsychology Samuel Maynard of Pleasantville — BS in sport management Ohio Dominican University is a comprehensive, four-year, private, liberal arts and master’s institution, founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican tradition by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The University has approximately 1,262 students and offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors and nine graduate degree programs. At ODU, students connect their passion with a purpose.
Perry County man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charges
A Junction City, Ohio man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court recently to sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography. Since 2018, Clay Thomas Wolfe, 28, obtained child pornography from more than 250 victims via a mobile application. His plea includes a recommended sentence of 18 to 23 years in...
Road restriction/closure ODOT work on Ohio 93 and I-70
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Ohio 93 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane of traffic using temporary signals starting Monday for bridge replacements and preventive maintenance. ODOT has also announced that the eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 through Zanesville will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday for material replacement. Only U.S. 40, Ohio 93 and Underwood on-ramps will be available during the work period. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Road restriction/closure ODOT work on Ohio 93 and I-70
Another Home & Garden Show in the books
This year’s installment of the Perry County Tribune’s annual Home & Garden Show, which took place May 3-4 at the Perry County Fairgrounds, offered participants a chance to browse a wide range of goods and services for the home and garden, consult with experts, and win valuable door prizes.
First responders met all objectives in emergency exercise
CROOKSVILLE — On April 27, a Perry County full-scale emergency response exercise was held in Crooksville. It started at 8:30 a.m. and lasted until 10:30a.m. This training exercise involved a tanker truck carrying anhydrous ammonia having a collision with a Perry County Transit passenger bus. This collision caused a white mist to start leaking from the truck, causing people’s eyes to burn. County personnel were evaluated on eight different objectives...
Perry County real estate transfers
April 26-May 2. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Daniel L. and Rose M. Bush, 2.41 acres, section 20, Reading Township, to Daniel L. and Rose M. Bush, exempt, to an heir or devisee, between spouses or to a surviving spouse, from a person to himself and others, to a surviving tenant, or on the death of a registered owner. • Sharon L. Bowers, 0.0182 acres,...
OH WFO CHARLESTON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO CHARLESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 9, 2024. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a. * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Perry County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 515 AM EDT. * At 212 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing. heavy rain across the...
Softball Recap: Perry County's win ends five-game losing streak on the road
Perry County had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Lewis County Panthers by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday. Perry County's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
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