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New Lexington FFA
New Lexington FFA Members display just some of the awards that they have earned throughout the year. Front row from left: Eilley Fink, Michael Steele, Gage Collins, Megan Howdyshell, Ayelen Fink, Wesley Friece, Marley Mendez-Santiago, Lydia Rupe, Bethany Bailey, Reed Hicks. Second row: Sydney Middaugh, Emily Anderson, Addison Scott. Third row: Kimberly Vallette, Madison Stevenson, Arloine Metzger. Fourth row: Arleigh Gibson, Mia Metzger, Rhaylee Sarver, Elsie Zinn, Karen McGlothlin. Back Row: Slade Allen, Carissa Householder, Novalye Christian, Ivan Knerr, Chad Hatfield, and Drake Edwards.
Perry County real estate transfers
May 17-23. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Judith M. Taylor, property in section 19, Pike Township, to Webbland Properties LLC, exempt, to an heir or devisee, between spouses or to a surviving spouse, from a person to himself and others, to a surviving tenant, or on the death of a registered owner • Webbland Properties LLC, property in section 19, Pike Township, to Legacy Acres...
Local student at Baldwin Wallace garners Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference accolade
BEREA, Ohio — Jensen Wolfe (Somerset/Sheridan High School) is one of 80 Baldwin Wallace University spring sports student-athletes to be named to the 2024 Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference Team. In order to be selected as Academic All-OAC, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing, maintain varsity status and have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA. A student-athlete may only receive Academic All-OAC on three occasions. The 80 student-athletes include 12 from baseball, four from men’s golf, 12 from men’s lacrosse, six from men’s tennis, 11 from men’s track and field, eight from softball, three from women’s golf, four from women’s lacrosse, four from women’s tennis and 16 from women’s track and field. Of the 80 selections, 11 are three-time Academic All-OAC student-athletes, 29 are repeat selections, 40 garner their first selection and nine have a perfect 4.00 grade point average.
Three things to know
It’s New Straitsville’s time to shine. This Friday will be the opening day of the 53rd annual New Straitsville Moonshine Festival, celebrating the legacy of the village as the Moonshine Capital of the World during Prohibition. Learn more on page A4. Middle schoolers excel in book knowledge contest. A year-long classroom effort garnered honors for New Lexington Middle School students at a recent competition in Lancaster, called the Battle Over Books (BOB). Learn more on page B3. Stay safe from mosquitoes. Over 200 types of mosquitoes live in the continental United States and U.S. territories; of which about 12 types spread disease. Because you can’t tell which mosquito could be spreading germs, it is important to protect yourself from mosquito bites. See column, page A5.
Two Crooksville students earn academic honors at Cedarville University
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Cedarville University has announced the names of students who have been named to the Dean’s List and Dean’s Honor List for the Spring 2024 semester. Dean’s List recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Dean’s Honor List recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students on the Dean’s List include Isabella Heigley of Crooksville. Students on the Dean’s Honor List include Madeline Heigley of Crooksville.
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Perry County Tribune should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Wednesday, May 22 • Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., 212 S. Main St., lower level, New Lexington. ...
Peoples National Bancshares agrees to acquire Pataskala Banking Company
NEW LEXINGTON and PATASKALA, Ohio — Peoples National Bancshares, Inc. (“Peoples”), the holding company for Peoples State Bank, and The Pataskala Banking Company (“Pataskala”) announced May 9 that they have signed a definitive merger agreement which provides for the merger of Pataskala with and into Peoples. Established in 1888, Pataskala operates two full-service branch offices in Pataskala, Ohio, and Etna, Ohio, and had approximately $39.9 million in assets, $23.1 million in loans, and $37.5 million of deposits as of March 31, 2024. Following the completion...
Free sports physicals in Perry County for student athletes
ZANESVILLE — Genesis Primary Care is providing free sports physicals for student athletes in Perry County. As school athletics gear up this fall season, this is an excellent opportunity for students to ensure they are in top physical condition and ready to excel on the field, court, or gym. Free sports physicals will be available from Monday, May 20 through Tuesday, July 30. The physicals can be scheduled at the...
Governor awards more than $2 million in grants for public drinking water systems
COLUMBUS — On May 16, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio EPA announced $2.2 million in H2Ohio grants for more than 250 communities in 78 counties, to help pay for equipment needed to maintain public drinking water distribution systems. These include four grants to Perry County communities. Public water systems were eligible to apply for up to $10,000 through H2Ohio. The grants cover distribution system equipment such as mobile leak detectors, line locators, valve exercisers, flow meters, hydrant condition assessors, pressure monitors, and training...
Perry County real estate transfers
May 3-16. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Jerry L. and Jody Johnson, property in Somerset, to Jerry L. and Jody Johnson, exempt, to evidence a gift, in any form, between husband and wife, or parent and child, or the spouse of either. • Danielle Severance, 2.0 acres, section 10, Hopewell Township, to Ronald S. Severance, exempt, to evidence a gift, in any form, between husband...
Judge selected to Volunteer Leader Academy for The Ohio State University
The Volunteer Leader Academy is a leadership development program for Ohio State Advancement, training volunteers who want to serve the university and the medical center to be effective and influential advocates. The Academy is facilitated by the Office of Advancement and is honored to select Perry County Probate/Juvenile Judge Luann Cooperrider to be a part of this great opportunity.
Public meetings
All public entities (trustees, village and city councils, commissioners, etc.) must publicize their meeting dates, times and places. Except in the case of an emergency meeting, The Perry County Tribune should be informed of meeting times at least two days in advance. When possible, give at least one week’s notice. Wednesday, May 15 • Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., commissioners’ chambers, 212 S. Main St. lower level, New Lexington. ...
New Lex School Board to hold special public meeting
The New Lexington Board of Education will conduct a special public meeting on Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the New Lexington Board of Education Central Office, 2549 Panther Drive, New Lexington. The purpose of the meeting will be for the board to take action on approval of high school graduates.
Lancaster man dies in Fairfield County single-vehicle crash
LANCASTER — On Tuesday, May 14, at approximately 3:10 a.m., the Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol received a call of a single vehicle, injury crash that occurred on state Route 37 near state Route 204. A 2013 GMC Terrain, operated by Mr. Derrick Davis, 32, of Lancaster, was traveling north on state Route 37 near state Route 204 and went off the right side of the road. The vehicle struck a ditch and an embankment, then rolled over. Mr. Davis was not wearing his safety belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is suspected to be a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation. Other agencies on site included Walnut Township Fire/EMS, Ohio Department of Transportation, Fairfield County Coroner’s Office, and Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.
AAA: Gas prices climbing in Ohio
The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is 12 cents higher this week at $3.547 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: South Central Ohio Average — $3.547 Average price during the week of May 6, 2024 — $3.421 Average price during the week of May...
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Published in print each Wednesday and online at perrytribune.com, the Perry County Tribune is a mulitimedia news organization that has a notable reputation for providing readers with honest and fair reporting. Like many newspapers, The Perry County Tribune, which is located at 108 S. Main St., New Lexington, Ohio, since being established in 1871, has witnessed several changes in ownership - but, one thing that has always remained is the dedication of reporting fair and honest local news. The Perry County Tribune originally started in an office over Thomas Drake’s store on East Main Street in Somerset, and was then known as the Somerset Tribune. In 1873 the paper was moved to the county seat, renamed the New Lexington Tribune, and then later became the Perry County Tribune. The Perry County Tribune website, www.perrytribune.com, was launched September 2008. The Tribune was purchased by Adams Publishing Group in Minneapolis, MN in March 2014. The Perry County Tribune is available through the U.S. Postal Service as well as newsstands, local retail businesses and at the office, which is located at 108 South Main St. in New Lexington, Ohio.
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