In the News

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in The Perry County Tribune on October 30, 2017.

It’s interesting that I have had several people recently ask about the Counties budget. The Commissioners have spent the past couple months with budget hearings. Listening to each elected official or department head present their 2018 budget proposal.

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in The Perry County Tribune on October 24, 2017.

The Perry County dog shelter has a new Dog Warden that is doing a great job for the people of Perry County. The dogs at the Perry County dog shelter make great adopted pets. I often get numerous questions about dogs and owner responsibility. For any detailed questions please call the Dog Shelter at 740-342-3795. However the following are some of the laws and requirements for dogs in Ohio.

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in The Perry County Tribune on July 21, 2017.

Let’s start with one premise. Flood events are always going to be a part of life. When I get a call from a flood victim exasperated about the fact that water is in their house and with the demand that, “somebody in government has got to do something about this”. My response is generally not what they want to hear.

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in The Perry County Tribune on July 17, 2017.

Unusually heavy rainfall in northern Perry County resulted in serious damage to many homes and businesses. Ben Carpenter, Perry County Commissioner and County Flood Plain Administrator, urges owners of structures damaged by flooding to be aware of the following information.

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in The Perry County Tribune on July 5, 2017.

As Commissioners, we are constantly looking for and encouraging businesses to locate in Perry County. I believe that most villages officials and township trustees share that objective. Most officials are willing to assist good productive business in their efforts to open in their respective area.

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in The Perry County Tribune on March 28, 2017.

Many folks across Perry County Perry County get their water from their own water well or spring. But in this article, we are going to take a look a “municipal” water supplies throughout the county.

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in The Perry County Tribune on January 30, 2017.

The Perry County Park Board was formed in 1995-96 through the foresight of Probate Judge Luann Cooperrider. County Park Districts are authorized under chapter 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code.

This article, written by Ben Carpenter, was first published in the Perry County Tribune on January 13, 2017.

On November 8th, the voters of Perry entrusted me to serve as one of their County Commissioners. My goal is to work to insure progress in Perry County continues in a positive direction. Many people have asked me, “What to the Commissioners do?” To help answer that question for everyone, I want to actively work to get more information to the public.