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Perry County Probate/Juvenile Court
Judge Luann Cooperrider Juvenile court Judge Cooperrider heard three emergency hearings for children. She removed the children due to allegations of physical abuse and drug activity on the part of the family. The children were removed on Friday and Saturday evening and hearings held on Monday morning. The judge heard three Children Services cases during...
Perry County real estate transfers
Sept. 6-19. Listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual property values. • Eugene T. Stonerock, property in section 18, Pike Township, to James W. and Lori L. Anthony, $168,000. • Kira J. and Michael J. Marcum, 100.196 acres, section 17, Pike Township, to Hatem Properties LLC, $701,000. • Perry County sheriff, lot 2, Clayton 29...
This Ohio town had multiple officials in same roles. Now, its charter could be wiped out
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A southeastern Ohio city is clashing with its citizens over the proper way to abolish its current system of government, raising questions around citizens’ ability to determine how they are governed. For the second time in 10 years, Nelsonville’s city charter is under fire. On Monday, City Council unanimously passed an ordinance […]
Perry County manufacturer announces expansion
CLAYTON, Ohio — Schmelzer Industries, in conjunction with JobsOhio and Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), announced Friday that it will invest more than $850,000 in its Perry County facility, creating four new jobs. Founded in 1986, Schmelzer Industries, based in Perry County, is a manufacturer of fiberglass surface veil, which is a thin fabric-like material used in laminated composite materials. As part of its strategy to grow the business, Schmelzer soon will be implementing a new production process that will allow it to provide a...
Commissioners declare drought emergency for county
NEW LEXINGTON — The Perry County Commissioners have declared a “drought emergency” for the county due to effects of a severe drought, which continues to affect the agriculture industry, economic health, and well being of the county and its residents. As of Sept. 10, Perry County was declared by the USDA to be one of 11 Ohio counties under a D4 Exceptional drought. Agricultural livestock Impacts • Farmers using their...
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