Perry County News
Mock Crash Demonstration
A powerful and eye-opening mock crash demonstration took place today at the New Lexington Fairgrounds, giving juniors and seniors from Crooksville High School and Sheridan High School a firsthand look at the real-life consequences of impaired and distracted driving. Organized by the Perry County EMA, the event featured local township firefighters and rescue personnel, andRead More…
In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Perry County Commissioners and staff came together to show their support by wearing blue— the national color symbolizing child abuse prevention awareness. On this special day, the Perry County Courthouse was also illuminated in blue, serving as a visible reminder of the community’s commitment to protecting childrenRead More…
Perry County Commissioners Proclaim March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
PERRY COUNTY, Ohio — The Perry County Commissioners officially proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month during a recent meeting at the Commissioner’s Office. The proclamation recognizes the contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities and highlights the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and opportunities for all residents. Members of the local developmental disabilities community joined theRead More…
PERRY COUNTY, Ohio — The Perry County Board of Commissioners has officially recognized Ohio Loves Transit Week, an annual statewide celebration highlighting the essential role of public transportation in connecting Ohio communities, jobs, and services. In a resolution adopted this week, commissioners noted the importance of reliable transit services for Perry County residents and applaudedRead More…
Regular meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month. Exception: If a regular meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following (third) Monday. Time: 1:00 pm Location: Somerset Public Library – 117 W. Main, Somerset. The media and public will be given 24-hour notice for any specialRead More…
2026 Dog Licenses are Now Available
Purchase your dog license(s) online anytime at the Perry County Auditor’s Office (Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM) or at the Perry County Dog Shelter (Tuesday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM). PURCHASE ONLINE Or catch us at the following Perry County District Library locations on these days and times: Corning Monday,Read More…
NEW LEXINGTON, OHIO (December 15, 2025) The Perry County Park District will be accepting applications for vacancies on the Board of Park Commissioners. Applicants are asked to submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: Mail to: Perry County Park District, PO Box 525, New Lexington, OH 43764 or Email the Park District All applications mustRead More…
The Perry County Job and Family Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was received on December 12, 2025. The MOU has been found to be compliant with the requirements in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5180:3-1-26 The County Memorandum of Understanding to Address Child Abuse and Neglect.
Perry County Government Offices Holiday Closures
Perry County government offices will be closed on the following holidays:
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
New Year’s Day
January 1, 2026
If you have business or filings to complete prior to these dates, please know our offices close at 4:00 PM on the day before each holiday, on December 24 and December 31, 2025.
DAS expanding Next Generation 9-1-1 across Ohio Perry County fully implemented the system Oct. 15
Following its successful implementation in ten pilot counties, the Ohio Department of Administrative Services is currently expanding the NG9-1-1 technology into 15 additional counties to help get critical information to first responders more quickly during emergencies. Two of those counties, Hardin and Perry, recently fully implemented NG9-1-1 (Hardin County on Sept. 9 and Perry CountyRead More…