Perry County, Ohio

Special Coffee with Some Commissioners

Special Message from Commissioner Ben Carpenter

We held our usual Coffee on Tuesday May 20th at The Gathering Place at Dodson’s on Broadway and thank everyone who attended to hear about progress on getting the restaurant back up and running after the devastating fire.

We enjoyed free coffee provided by our friends at Café Grind – the Perry Behavioral Health Choices coffee shop, and donuts provided by our office. A donation bowl was present for those who wished to donate what they normally would have spent on breakfast at Dodson’s as we do every month and those who attended were quick to fill the bowl.

Thanks to all and thanks to Cheryl for the update – better days are ahead!

Commissioners Office Volunteer for Real Money.Real World

May 22, 2025

Angela McCord and Candice Swingle from the Perry County Commissioners office volunteered for the Real Money. Real World (RMRW) simulation at Miller High School on May 9th. RMRW is a youth-focused financial literacy program from Ohio State University Extension. It can be used with youth ages 12-18, but it is ideally suited for youth ages 13-16. The curriculum is time-tested and has been highly successful because of the creative community efforts of Extension educators, local school teachers, and community volunteers.

Real Money. Real World. is fun and distinctive because it includes an interactive spending simulation that provides the opportunity to make lifestyle and budget choices similar to those made by 27-year-old adults.