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PRC - Perry County Job and Family Services

February 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM

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Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) Plan information is now available, outlining support resources for eligible residents through the Perry County Job and Family Services.
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The Prevention, Retention, and Contingency Program (PRC) of Perry County is designed to provide benefits and services to low-income families to overcome immediate barriers that prevent the achievement...

Perry County Job and Family Services

February 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM

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Intro images refreshed for Perry County Job and Family Services, highlighting community programs, family services and local support resources across Perry County.
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The mission of Perry County Job and Family services is to build a stronger community by providing an effective support system that empowers children, adults, and families with the resources they need ...

Duncannon outlines water, electric and fire‑station projects amid grant applications

February 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM

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Duncannon is taking major steps to enhance public safety and reliability with plans for a new fire station, critical water infrastructure upgrades, and a grant application to prevent power outages.

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Duncannon officials told the county work group they are pursuing a new fire station (phased tax increase), a Lincoln Street water‑main replacement after detecting large leaks, and an ARC grant to install a recloser to prevent borough‑wide outages.

Duncannon leaders push ARC grant applications after repeated electric outages and aging municipal grid

February 1, 2026 at 8:31 AM

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Duncannon's aging electric grid is causing prolonged outages, but officials are rallying support for vital upgrades that could transform reliability and attract new businesses.

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Duncannon officials described an aging local electric system that can fail for days and said they are seeking letters of support for ARC grants to install switching and line upgrades to improve reliability; participants warned that extending PPL service to business parks can carry multi-million-dollar costs.

Tri County planners flag small‑bridge and culvert vulnerabilities and discuss regional funding options

February 1, 2026 at 5:58 AM

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Tri County planners are sounding the alarm on vulnerable small bridges and culverts, urging a major rethink of engineering designs to combat increasing flood risks.

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Planners spent significant time on the engineering and funding challenges for small bridges and culverts: sediment removal at Pine Hill, designing for extreme events, PennDOT constraints and an example $5 local use fee in Cumberland County that Perry County does not have.

Work group flags broadband and emergency communications gaps; raises water‑use questions for proposed data centers

January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM

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Perry County is grappling with severe gaps in emergency communications and potential water supply issues from new industrial developments—could public safety be at risk?

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Meeting participants reported persistent cell/911 coverage gaps in parts of the county, discussed potential solutions and raised concerns about large commercial water users and a consumptive‑use permit filed with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

Perry County workgroup explores ECHO tiny‑home pilot as a stopgap for aging residents

January 31, 2026 at 4:19 PM

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Perry County is taking bold steps to launch an ECHO tiny-home pilot, aiming to tackle housing challenges for aging residents while navigating local zoning and septic hurdles.

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Perry County housing partners discussed pursuing a state ECHO tiny‑home grant, potential local builders, zoning barriers and septic costs; participants said they would pilot a single ECHO unit first while pursuing CHDO capacity and capital partners to hold properties until grant funding is available.

Perry County work group advances multi‑municipal Act 537 sewage planning

January 31, 2026 at 1:23 PM

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Perry County is taking a bold step towards sustainable growth with a new multi-municipal sewage planning initiative that promises to cut costs and enhance environmental safety.

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County planning work group reviewed the multi‑municipal Act 537 sewage facilities plan update, explained that each municipality will have a chapter tied to DEP requirements, and discussed the need for water testing and coordinated funding to address aging systems.

Contracts and Request for Proposal (RFP) - Perry County Job and Family Services

January 30, 2026 at 11:43 PM

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CONTRACTS AND RFP INFORMATION
Perry County Job and Family Services has posted contracts and request for proposal (RFP) details
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Picture Perry group advances Sherman's Creek story map; dam removals and permitting flagged as complex

January 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM

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A dedicated group is mapping out a brighter future for Sherman's Creek, but dam removals and river access face significant hurdles ahead.

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At a Picture Perry natural-resources work group, participants reviewed a draft Sherman's Creek Greenway story map, discussed potential water-trail and boat-launch points, and flagged dam removals as a multiyear effort requiring Fish and Boat Commission, DEP and sediment cleanup work.

Perry County adopts sheriff salary schedule tying pay to experience and training

January 30, 2026 at 9:59 PM

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Perry County just took a bold step to retain its deputies by adopting a new pay schedule that rewards experience and training with substantial raises!

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Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-2, a sheriff salary schedule linking pay to years of service, rank and training certifications. The ordinance passed unanimously; commissioners said the change aims to retain deputies amid recruitment challenges.

Perry County leaders debate hiring engineer, contractor use to shore up gravel roads and staffing

January 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM

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Perry County leaders are at a crossroads, debating how to fix their gravel roads and boost staff morale after a costly grant rejection.

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Commissioner Randy Cole proposed reallocating unfilled operator salaries and a $40,000 state engineering stipend to hire a licensed engineer for a multi-year road plan. The council discussed staffing shortages, Community Crossings grant errors and recent contractor gravel deliveries; no final hiring decision was made.

Private Water Systems - Perry County Health Department

January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM

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Perry County Health Department has added the Private Water System Application Form and related details to their website for residents with private wells.
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The Health department oversees the Private Water Program and issues permits for the development and alteration of private water systems, and makes inspections to determine compliance with state laws a...

Sewage Programs - Perry County Health Department

January 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM

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Perry County sewage forms and permit information has been revised and updated on the health department website.
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Where public or central sewage works are not provided, as in predominantly rural aeas, individual sewage treatment systems must be installed with approval by the health department.

Perry County commissioners reorganize, confirm appointments and approve procurement actions

January 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM

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Perry County commissioners have made significant moves, electing Randy Cole as president and approving vital procurement actions, including sheriff vehicle purchases funded by opioid settlements.

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At their organizational meeting, Perry County commissioners elected Randy Cole president, filled multiple board seats, approved a county attorney contract and surety renewals, approved sheriff vehicle procurement funded in part from opioid funds, and directed that EagleView pictometry be included in an upcoming RFB.

Agency Contacts - Perry County Job and Family Services

January 6, 2026 at 8:03 AM

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Contacts list updated for Perry County Job and Family Services with current phone numbers emails and department contacts.
Details here: www.perryjfs.org/JFS-Agency-C...
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Contracts and Request for Proposal (RFP) - Perry County Job and Family Services

January 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM

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New RFP posted — Hearing Officer contract requests now open via Perry County JFS.
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Job Opportunities - Perry County Job and Family Services

December 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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Perry County JFS has posted a new opportunity for a Fellowship Student Coordinator. Details and application information are now available on their agency human resources.
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If you are interested in applying for a position at Perry JFS, please submit your application and resume. Each position is different and requires a new application and resume with each posting.

Economic-development contractor reports WebWheel update, tax-abatement remonstrance and land-transfer review

December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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RGL Solutions is making strides in Perry County by securing grants for the Council on Aging and advancing the exciting WebWheel project—what's next on the agenda?

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Jonathan Blake of RGL Solutions gave a brief update on county outreach, said the 10-day remonstrance period for tax abatements expired Nov. 4 and reported legal counsel is reviewing a recent request involving a Wapaca property transfer; he said he expects another update before Thanksgiving.

Council approves a package of appropriations and cash transfers; circuit court fees and cyber insurance highlighted

November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM

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Perry County Council just greenlit essential funding for court fees, bridge inspections, and cyber insurance, ensuring the community's infrastructure and security remain robust!

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Perry County Council approved multiple additional appropriations (including circuit court attorney fees and clerk computer replacements), bridge inspections, cyber-liability insurance increases, and a series of cash transfers into newly created funds and a road/bridge match; motions passed unanimously.

Sheriff outlines pay tiers, incentives after wave of departures

November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM

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Sheriff Wachenberg reveals a staggering loss of 31½ years of experience in her department due to recent resignations, prompting urgent calls for new pay and retention strategies.

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Perry County Sheriff Wachenberg told the council she has lost five officers in about 40 days and proposed a tiered pay/recognition plan, modest training-based incentives and other measures to improve retention; council members asked for legal and salary-ordinance checks before any mid-year changes.

Perry County Health Department

November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM

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Perry County Health Department has posted the updated 2025 Lot Split Application & Soil Contractors information — helpful for property owners, builders, and anyone planning development in the county.
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Perry County Health Department in New Lexington, OH 43764. We are dedicated to enhancing public health in Perry County by proactively preventing diseases, promoting overall health and safety, and safe...