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AAA: Gas prices tumble in Ohio
The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is 10 cents lower this week at $3.409 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: South Central Ohio Average — $3.409 Average price during the week of August 12, 2024 — $3.500 Average price during the week of August...
Ohio University researchers aim to reduce postpartum depression in rural mothers
ATHENS, Ohio — A team of researchers with the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Health Sciences and Professions are talking with patients and health care providers to discover more about how postpartum depression is perceived and medically treated in Southeast Ohio. The team expects to conduct 12 focus groups with patients and care providers at OhioHealth Physician Group Heritage College Obstetrics and Gynecology in the hope that what’s learned will help more women get the care they need for postpartum depression. ...
Another day, another Erie trip
MARBLEHEAD, Ohio — When the opportunity arose for a two-day Lake Erie camping trip, I packed the tent, hooked up the boat, and headed north for East Harbor State Park at Marblehead, Ohio. Instead of my usual solo escape, I had a crew of two who enjoyed the comfy August weather complete with all the mosquitos one could swat. Mary Kayser and her trusty canine Chance joined me for a two night camping adventure at my favorite place to sleep under the stars. The oppressive...
Back to School Bash continues growth, success
NEW LEXINGTON — Perry County Job and Family services held their 15th Annual Back to School Bash on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Perry County Fairgrounds. This event, which has become a beloved tradition, focuses on offering children the best learning opportunities by equipping them with essential tools for success in the classroom. For 15 years the bash has been a community event which offers the citizens a unique opportunity to interact with others, listen to music, engage in activities, interact with vendors, have a...
Ohio State Fair results
2024 Perry County 4-H non-livestock state fair representatives and alternates Ohio State Fair awards noted in bold/italics. Outstanding of the Day is top 20% in the state. Clock Trophy is highest overall in the state, selected from Outstanding of the Day award winners. ARTS & DESIGN BEST OF SHOW: Ellie Helsel, Northern Perry Barnstormers Cake...
Hemlock welcomes new playground equipment
HEMLOCK — With a population of around 150, the village of Hemlock is a close-knit small town where everyone is like family. Folks gather from inside and outside of the community to show their love and support of this town. And now this town has a new attraction. Through the state health department’s O.H.I.Z. (Ohio Health Improvement Zones) program, the village was able to obtain grant funding to bring new Playmore play equipment to their community. According to Village Council member Missy Jones, there has...
County JFS at work on new strategic plan for agency
NEW LEXINGTON — Perry County Job and Family Services (PCJFS) has recently begun work on developing an ambitious new strategic plan, meant to guide the agency through this year and next as it attempts to build on its strengths and address some areas where it believes it could make improvement. Agency Public Information Officer Brooke Cannon emphasized that the plan is still a work in progress, which JFS will continue to develop and refine. ...
New Lex School Board meeting date changed
NEW LEXINGTON — The New Lexington Board of Education will hold its regular August meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the New Lexington Middle School Media Center at 2549 Panther Drive., New Lexington. This is notice of a change in the date of the regular August board meeting, which was previously scheduled to be held on Aug. 19, 2024.
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, Aug.14• Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., 212 S. Main St., lower level, New Lexington. Thursday, Aug. 15• Northern...
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Published in print each Wednesday and online at perrytribune.com, the Perry County Tribune is a mulitimedia news organization that has a notable reputation for providing readers with honest and fair reporting. Like many newspapers, The Perry County Tribune, which is located at 108 S. Main St., New Lexington, Ohio, since being established in 1871, has witnessed several changes in ownership - but, one thing that has always remained is the dedication of reporting fair and honest local news. The Perry County Tribune originally started in an office over Thomas Drake’s store on East Main Street in Somerset, and was then known as the Somerset Tribune. In 1873 the paper was moved to the county seat, renamed the New Lexington Tribune, and then later became the Perry County Tribune. The Perry County Tribune website, www.perrytribune.com, was launched September 2008. The Tribune was purchased by Adams Publishing Group in Minneapolis, MN in March 2014. The Perry County Tribune is available through the U.S. Postal Service as well as newsstands, local retail businesses and at the office, which is located at 108 South Main St. in New Lexington, Ohio.
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