Choose your location
Perry County Tribune
Perry County real estate transfers
June 21-27. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Elizabeth Ann Cotterman and Theodore E. Cotterman, property in Pike Township and New Lexington, to the Village of New Lexington, $550,000. • Deborah J. Tomlin, lots 159-167, Moxahala, to Ronald E. Rathbun, $3,500. • Mary Louise Bowen and Jeffrey W. Kauffman, 0.14 acres,...
Motorcyclist killed in Fairfield County crash
LANCASTER — A Williamsport, Ohio man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. On June 24, at approximately 3:37 p.m., the Lancaster Post of the Patrol responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on US 22 and Amanda Northern Road. A 2015 white Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, operated by Robert C. Johnson II, 59, of Newark, Ohio, was traveling westbound on US-22....
AAA: Gas prices on the downward slide in Ohio
The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is 13 cents lower this week at $3.368 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: South Central Ohio Average — $3.368 Average price during the week of June 17, 2024 — $3.493 Average price during the week of June...
HOFNOD supporters
Flanked on the left by Sgt. Brandon Forester and on the right by Sheriff Barker, from left, Jared Holman, Debbie Sturgill, and Jeff Sturgill received 2014 Sportsman Awards for their longtime contributions to the annual HOFNOD fishing day.
Families enjoy fishing fun at HOFNOD event
NEW LEXINGTON — Great weather on Saturday, June 15 greeted 193 young anglers and their family members as the Perry County Sheriff’s Office hosted their sixth annual Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs event. Fishing began at 7:30 a.m. when youngsters up to 18 years old cast the first lines of the day ahead of the noon deadline that ended the fishing for the day. Sheriff William R. Barker’s usual crew of Perry County deputies and staff employees, as well as three Ohio Division of...
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, June 26 • Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., 212 S. Main St., lower level, New Lexington. ...
Passenger dies in ATV rollover
CORNING — A 25-year-old Fairfield County man died on Saturday, June 1 in an apparent accident while riding as a passenger in a “side by side” off-road vehicle in the Tecumseh Trail ATV park in Corning. According to a report by Perry County Coroner Dr. Bradley C. Wilson, it appears that David Joseph Lefever was killed when the Polaris 1000 Ranger ATV he was riding in flipped over, ejecting him and pinning his head underneath its roll bar. ...
Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship
NELSONVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity, has announced new funding opportunities to advance conservation, environmental stewardship and the greater well-being of Appalachian Ohio. Thanks to a transformative $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), funding is available to support community projects, scholarships, fellowships, research and innovation in the areas of conservation and environmental stewardship. “We’re grateful to the...
Study finds creation of substance use programs in hospitals are driven by needs assessments
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers recently contributed to a study that found hospitals were more likely to put in place support services to address substance use in their community if a needs assessment indicated it was an issue needing attention. Substance use disorder (SUD) and overdose rates are on the rise in the U.S., with the number of deaths by opioid overdose in 2022 reaching more than 81,000. However, not all hospitals offer programs to address substance use and it depends largely on hospital resources. ...
Bill would require colleges adopt racial, religious, ethnic harassment and intimidation policy
(Ohio Capital Journal) – Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill in response to the recent rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses last school year after the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Reps. Justin Pizzulli, R-Scioto County, and Dontavius Jarrells, D-Columbus, recently put forth House Bill 606 – also known as the Enact Campus Act – which would require public and private colleges and universities to adopt and enforce a policy regarding racial, religious and ethnic harassment and intimidation. ...
Three things to know
A trip to bass paradise. Outdoor writer Doug Clifford’s latest fishing trip was to Port Clinton, Ohio, where he reeled in multitudes of bass both green and brown, and was temporarily driven off the lake by a ferocious thunderstorm. Learn more on page B2. Food distribution scheduled. The SE Ohio Foodbank will distribute food for qualifying Perry County residents at the Perry County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 21. Fresh produce and other food items will be available. Learn more on page A4. Ag Society gets grant to improve fair. On Monday Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other state officials announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds, include one of more than $70,000 to the Perry County Agricultural Society. Learn more on page B3.
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, June 19 • Perry County commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., 212 S. Main St., lower level, New Lexington. ...
Governor DeWine announces $10 million to support local fair projects
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge on Monday announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers. The grants include one of more than $70,000 to the Perry County Agricultural Society. The funding was awarded as part of Ohio’s County and Independent Fair Grant Program, which...
New Lexington Schools receive $16.4 million grant
NEW LEXINGTON — The New Lexington School Diatrict has been awarded several high dollar grants in the last year, but none compares to the $16,404,114 grant awarded this month. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) have announced that $88 million will be awarded several Ohio school districts as part of the Appalachian Community Innovation Centers Program. Of the 11 school districts receiving a share of the grant money, the closest one to the amount awarded to...
Perry County road construction update
Current and upcoming road closures and restrictions for Perry County are listed below. Click on each route to see the location at OHGO.com. State Route 13 culvert work — Beginning Monday, June 17, state Route 13 will be restricted to one lane with a temporary traffic signal north of Buckeye Valley Road for culvert work. Estimated completion is Friday, June 21. State Route 155 embankment repair — Beginning Monday, June...
Hocking College got one offer to buy land donated by county
NEW LEXINGTON — Though development plans by Hocking College for a piece of land it got free from Perry County triggered a legal battle between the county and the college, the land apparently generated little interest as a potential business development site when the college put out a call for proposals. The college announced in 2022 that it was seeking proposals from the private sector to buy, lease or collaborate in developing 15 acres, which it had received as a part of a land donation...
Perry County Tribune
1K+
Posts
2M+
Views
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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.