Perry County News


Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Aqua Classes are ongoing throughout the year and are held at the Mt. Aloysius Indoor Pool – New Lexington, Ohio. TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 740-605-6499. $2.50 DONATION REQUESTED FOR EACH CLASS. Click Here for Informational Flyer


Residents may call 1-740-868-1908 for an appointment. GLOUSTER, OH – The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will begin on November 1, 2024. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908 or visiting hapcap.org/heapappt. This program is designed to help households who are facing… Continue Reading Winter Crisis Program Begins November 1, 2024





The Perry County Health Network is holding their Fall Necessities and Coat Drive from Tuesday, October 1 to Saturday, November 30, 2024. We welcome donations of NEW items to help those in need. Coats Gloves Mittens Shoes/Boots Scarves Hats Underwear Jackets Socks NEW items only! Infant through adult sizes accepted All donations will stay here… Continue Reading Perry County Health Network Fall Necessities and Coat Drive | October 1 – November 30, 2024


New Vehicle Repair Program at HAPCAP For Qualifying Households! GLOUSTER – Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is ready to get residents on the road to success with a pilot Vehicle Repair Program. This program is designed to assist individuals who are enrolled in career training, employed or newly hired needing essential car repairs. Residents… Continue Reading New Vehicle Repair Program at HAPCAP | September 18, 2024


Coffee with Some Commissioners, usually scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month, is open to everyone, featuring agencies and organizations around the county each month for an exchange of positive information. As always, we will take time for everyone in attendance to give updates. We meet at 7:30 AM at Dodson’s On Broadway 313… Continue Reading Coffee with Some Commissioners


Perry County Ohio Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Walk with Ease Classes begin Monday, September 9, 2024. Classes will be scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mt. Aloysius Gym at 5375 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764. Studies by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the… Continue Reading RSVP Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, September 9, 2024


Illegal Dumping – Our litter crew picked up 698 dumped tires in 2023. Tires take 50 – 80 years to decompose and break down. Take responsibility of old tires and your waste by disposing of properly! Report a dumper: 740-342-7881. Plastic bags are NOT accepted in our recycling! Bags can be taken to stores like… Continue Reading Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-Tips | September 2024