First time blood donor Myles Wilson, a New Lexington High School student, was motivated to donate because a blood transfusion had saved a family member’s life.

NEW LEXINGTON — Spring has well and truly sprung, which means that an annual spring tradition going back over 30 years, the Perry County Tribune’s ever-popular Home and Garden Show, is in the offing. This year the show will take place once again in the Perry County Fairgrounds coliseum on state Route 37W in New Lexington. The dates are this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, from 3-7 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. ...

New Lexington High School has announced that the following students have achieved high honor roll standing for the third nine weeks grading period for the 2023-2024 school year. To qualify for the high honor roll, students must have an “A” average of 3.90 or higher in all grades for the nine weeks. High honor roll Freshmen ...

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council announced on Monday the availability of $216,000 in federal grant funds for projects that promote systems change, capacity building and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. Four projects are being offered in the areas of outreach and public policy. Grant amounts can range from $26,000 up to $100,000, depending upon the project. One project offered is a public policy research grant that analyzes other states’...

COLUMBUS — National Church Residences added 206 apartment units to its already extensive Ohio portfolio with the acquisition of four affordable senior housing communities. All of the communities were purchased from Buckeye Management and are located in central and western Ohio. “We are pleased to grow our presence in Ohio and welcome residents from all four communities into the National Church Residences family,” said Senior Project Leader of Acquisitions, Kelly Parnell. “Our well-established regional team members are experts in affordable senior housing operations and will...

Ron Smith holds up a photo album of his daughter, Tristin Kate Smith, a nurse who died by suicide in 2023, April 25, 2024, at the family home in Dayton, Ohio.

NEW LEXINGTON — “Hola, mi nombre es Beverly.” Beverly Watson’s room is designed to give the impression of being on vacation in Mexico. The posters catch the attention of many in her class as they are decorated with plenty of colors and Spanish quotes. Watson, 55, is the Spanish teacher for New Lexington High School. She’s the boss in the classroom, but at home her three cats rule over her...

The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is 11 cents lower this week at $3.543 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: South Central Ohio Average – $3.543 Average price during the week of April 22, 2024 – $3.657 Average price during the week of May...

Visitors fill out entries to try to win door prizes at last year’s Home & Garden Show.

The fifth meeting of the Zion Valley Squealers took place on April 21. Throughout the meeting, members were informed that there will be an opportunity to donate canned goods at the Perry County Fair this year. In addition, the club was also notified that there will be a new wash rack for hogs, and they will be moved to where the lambs and goats were previously held. Non-perishable items for the AmVets soldiers were collected, and towards the end of the meeting, the group gathered and got a picture with their donations. Shortly after, the next meeting was scheduled for May 5 at 7 p.m. Submitted by News Reporter Jenna Ramey

Meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month at varied locations around the county. Exception: If a regular meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following Monday. The media will be given 24-hour notice for any special meetings and 48-hour notice for regular meetings and location changes. Meetings at 2:30pm May 13 — Junction City Public Library, 108 W. Main St., Junction CityJune 10 — Thornville Public Library, 99 East Columbus St., ThornvilleJuly 8 — Hoover Center Theater, 125 E. Main St., GlenfordAug. 12 — Tecumseh Theater/Tecumseh Commons, 116 Main St., ShawneeSept. 9 — Roseville Community Center, 13047 Karl Brown Road, RosevilleOct. 21 — New Straitsville Village Office, State Route 93, New StraitsvilleNov. 11 — Arethusa Springs Park-East Shelter, 426 Fowler Lane, New LexingtonDec. 9 — Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset

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 1 • Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., commissioners’ chambers, 212 S. Main St. lower level, New Lexington. ...

NEWARK — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry County (BBBSLP) has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Platinum Award Winner for program excellence in 2023. Every year, BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, for excellence in the organization’s signature 1-to-1 youth mentoring program. Out of more than 230 agencies across the country, BBBSLP is one of 51 organizations, the only in the state of Ohio, to receive this top honor. ...

The staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties.

CROOKSVILLE — On Wednesday, April 24, at around 1:15 p.m., the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and advised that Kaleb Russell had been discovered deceased in the crawl space beneath a home located at 700 Ceramic Road. Russell had been reported missing on Jan. 19. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and confirmed the presence of a deceased male, later positively identified as Russell. Russell’s body was discovered by volunteers aiding the family in the search for him. At the request of the family, an autopsy will not be performed, and his remains released to the family. No foul play is suspected. The Crooksville Police Department remains the lead investigating agency in the case. Any questions concerning the case should be directed to the Crooksville Police Department at 740-982-2666.

NEW LEXINGTON — The New Lexington Village Council has held its two March meetings, dealing with one new ordinance and no new resolutions. The new ordinance, 24-2, made permanent appropriations for New Lexington’s current expenses for the 2024 fiscal year. This went over their current spending for expenditures and is available to view at the newlexingtonohio.gov website. It was also declared as an emergency measure. In sad news for the...

THORNVILLE — Perry County has had a park district since 1996, but according to district Naturalist Jessie Bennett, this might still come as news to some county residents. “Unfortunately, we’re still in the phase where a lot of people in Perry County don’t know that we have a park district,” Bennett told attendees at a Perry County Chamber of Commerce luncheon held April 16 at Horvath Harbor in Thornville. “So that’s my main goal, to try to remedy that.” ...

Ari Faber, a 2013 graduate of New Lexington High School, has been making national news for being the Democratic candidate for Ohio State Senate District 30. The New York Times, MSNBC, FOX News, and many other media outlets have stories about Faber’s trailblazing campaign as a transgender candidate. “I’m not a politician. I just care about people,” Faber said. “I have my whole life felt like I am here on...

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, April 24 • Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., commissioners’ chambers, 212 S. Main St. lower level, New Lexington. ...

CROOKSVILLE — Perry County first responders will be running a full-scale emergency response exercise from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Crooksville on Saturday, April 27. The training exercise, which will simulate a hazardous materials emergency, will involve 911 dispatchers, fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement and other local, county and regional partners. It will take place at the Crooksville Recreation Center and areas around Amerine Street south of the village’s business area. Expect to see lights, multiple emergency vehicles and responders.Typical services to Perry County by all participants will continue during the event. For more information call the Perry County EMA office at 740-342-1141 or visit www.perrycountyohio.net.