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Electricians continued installing lights on the first and second floors and wells as exterior work. The HVAC crew continued ductwork on the first floor and installation of refrigeration lines in the attic. CK framers continued to install framing and drywall on the second floor, while CK carpenters continued door casing and began installing door hardware. Graves lumber carpenters installed the intermediate tower stair platform. Plumbers continued to install bathroom fixtures. The CK concrete crew poured the Northwest sidewalk. Painters continued painting the doors on the ground floor and ceilings on the first and second floor. Plasterers installed the eagle medallion in the first-floor corridor. The flooring crew began laying carpet in the first-floor courtrooms. Roofers continued TPO on the Eastern roof.

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From Left to Right: Perry County Commissioner Scott Owen, State Rep. Jodi Salvo, Congressman Troy Balderson, Muskingum County Commissioner Melisa Bell, Perry County Commissioner Chase Bennett, Tuscarawas County Commissioner Kristin Zemis. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Perry County Commissioners Scott Owen, and Chase Bennett joined more than 60 county leaders from across Ohio in Washington this week… Continue Reading Perry County Commissioners Participate in White House Leadership Conference to Strengthen Local-Federal Collaboration


Electricians have begun installing lights on the first and second floors. The VAC crew continued ductwork on the first floor and refrigeration lines in the attic. CK framers continued framing install and drywall on the second floor, and carpenters are still working on door casing and wood wainscot in the first-floor courtrooms. The CK concrete crew has finished pouring the new sidewalk. Painters continued painting the doors on the ground floor and ceilings on the first floor. The flooring crew began laying carpet on the ground floor and continued ceramic tiling in the bathrooms. Roofers began TPO on the eastern roof.

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Electricians continued the second-floor wall and ceiling rough-in and exterior work. The HVAC crew continued ductwork on the first floor and installed refrigeration lines in the attic. CK framers and carpenters continued installing framing, drywall, door casing and wood trim on the first and second floors. CK iron workers finished welding the clock tower stairs. Painters continued painting doors on the ground floor and ceilings on the first floor. The flooring crew has begun floor prep on the ground floor. Roofers installed the clock tower’s copper finial and TPO on the south flat roof. The elevator technician’s installation of the new elevator is ongoing.

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Angela McCord and Candice Swingle had so much fun representing Discover Perry County at Ohio Tourism Day at the Statehouse. It was a beautiful day spent meeting travel and tourism professionals, making new friends, and recognizing the many reasons to love Ohio! Perry County: “Home of High Morel Standards!”


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… Continue Reading Commissioners Office Volunteer for Real Money.Real World


Electricians continued second floor wall and ceiling rough-in and installed can lights on the first floor. The HVAC crew continued ductwork and refrigeration lines in the attic. Exterior plumbers installed the Northeast storm lines. CK framers continued installing framing and drywall on the second floor. CK carpenters continued door casing on the first and second floor. Painters continued priming on all floors and first coat on windows and door casings. Elevator technicians continued the elevator install. The flooring crew continued floor fill on the ground floor and ceramic tiling in the first-floor restrooms. Roofers installed chimney caps and set lower roof finials.

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Special Message from Commissioner Ben Carpenter DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 7:30 AM LOCATION: Dodson’s Gathering Place, 323 Broadway, New Lexington, Ohio Typically, I hold our Coffee with Some Commissioners breakfast meetings on the last Tuesday of each month. However, because the last Tuesday is the day after Memorial Day, and there were a… Continue Reading Special Coffee with Some Commissioners


Electricians continued second floor wall and ceiling rough-in and exterior work. The HVAC crew continued ductwork on the first floor and refrigeration lines in the attic. CK concrete poured concrete sidewalk on the Southwest side of the building. CK framers continued the installation framing and drywall on the second floor. CK carpenters continued door casing on the first and second floor. Painters finished priming the ground floor and are continuing to prime ceilings on the first and second floor. Elevator installation is ongoing. The flooring crew continued floor fill on the first floor and ceramic tiling in the second-floor restroom. Exterior masons have begun install of clock tower cast stone finials.

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Electricians continued second floor wall and ceiling rough-in and have set the generator. The HVAC crew continued ductwork on the first floor and refrigeration lines in the attic. CK concrete installed formwork for the concrete sidewalk on the Southwest side of the building. CK framers continued installing framing and drywall on the second floor. CK carpenters continued door casing on the first and second floor. Painters finished priming the ground floor and are continuing to prime ceilings on the first and second floor. Elevator installation is ongoing. The flooring crew continued floor fill on the first floor and have begun ceramic tiling in the second-floor restroom.

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