Perry County News
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…
Perry County, Ohio – Last Friday, October 3, 2025, the people of Perry County marked a joyous and long anticipated occasion with the grand ribbon cutting and open house for the newly restored Perry County Courthouse in New Lexington. After years of planning, fundraising, and painstaking renovation, the courthouse once again stands as a proudRead More…
Electricians continued installing lights and devices on all floors. The HVAC crew continued working on equipment startup on all floors. CK framers continued access panel and cove ceiling installation. CK carpenters have continued to work on door hardware installation and woodwork for the transaction counter, and have begun installing the historic stair’s Newel posts. CK iron workers finished installing the handrails of the courthouse’s historic staircase and began the clock tower ladder installation. Roofers continued installing TPO on the east roof. Painters continued final coats on the ground and first floors. Elevator installation is ongoing.
Perry County, OH — The Perry County Board of Commissioners is proud to recognize the outstanding dedication and professionalism of the Perry County 9-1-1 Dispatch team. Following Commissioner Chase Bennett’s recent experience on September 8th, which required the use of emergency services, the Board extends its sincere gratitude to the entire dispatch team for theirRead More…
Commissioners Clerks tour the Statehouse
Angela McCord, Perry County Commissioners Clerk and Candice Swingle, Deputy Clerk attended the County Commissioners Clerks Association Board Meeting. Following the meeting and lunch, they were given a guided tour of the Statehouse. Here’ they are pictured standing on our County! The CCC-EAPA is comprised of Ohio County Commissioners and Engineers administrative staff and wasRead More…