Ohio State - Perry County Extension

09/16/2026

Join us at the library for this program on September 30.

September 30 | 6PM-8PM
New Lexington Library Meeting Room

Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon Character, explores some of the most exotic, colorful, delicious, mysterious, and downright strange apples you’ll ever meet during this live virtual event. Profiling some of the best and brightest, the oddballs and old veterans, Jacobsen tells the tale of the apple in America and reveals a world every bit as magical as it was over a century ago.

The program will begin with a short presentation by Ted Wiseman, Ohio State - Perry County Extension, focusing on the unique facts about apples in our local area and the State of Ohio.

Enjoy a delicious apple-themed tasting as part of this Taste of the Times program! One participant will win a copy of Jacobsen's book!

Disclaimers
Accommodations
If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at [email protected]

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions
This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at [email protected] with any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

https://perrycounty.librarycalendar.com/event/smithsonian-event-apples-uncommon-character-14559

08/21/2026

After all of this weather and flooding, mold becomes a concern. An Ohio State allergist and immunologist explains what to know about mold’s potential effects on health and what you can do to prevent its spread.

Reach out to your local OSU Extension office with any other questions on flooding of fields, gardens, barns, or homes.

Mold is probably in your home, but how concerned do you need to be? An allergist explains what you do and don’t have to worry about.

08/19/2026

We Have Farm Science Review Tickets in our office!
We are open from 8:00am-4:30pm

Tickets for are officially on sale! 📣

Get your tickets online at fsr.osu.edu, or at Ohio State University Extension offices now for $10. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Children five and under get in free.

08/12/2026

When the lights go out, the food safety clock starts ticking. Prolonged power outages can turn a stocked refrigerator or freezer into a health risk, allowing harmful bacteria to grow in foods that may still look and smell perfectly safe. Due to the recent rainfall, flooding, and power outages in Perry County, you may wonder what foods to keep and what to throw away. Knowing how to protect your food and how to recognize when it is no longer safe to eat can help prevent foodborne illness and help keep your family healthy during and after an emergency.

Please see the links below for some helpful food safety articles during a disaster.

Call our office with any questions or concerns (740)-743-1602 or email Misty Harmon [email protected]

https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5357

https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage

https://eit-wagpress-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/documents/Keep-or-toss-Power-Outage-2021-1.pdf

At some point in life, we might all have the challenge of deciding if food in the freezer is safe. The door may have been left ajar, or the power might have been out from a winter ice storm or summer wind and rain storm. Many people use the freezer to store foods for the year, so being prepared with...

08/12/2026

The Careteens Program that was scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to August 19, 2026. Class will begin at 6:30 pm in the conference room. 212 south Main Street Lower level New Lexington, Ohio 43764.

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08/12/2026

Our Offices are closed on Auguts 12, 2026. Our staff is available via email please be careful and stay safe we look forward to serving you when our offices are open.

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08/11/2026

Due to flooding our offices will be closed on August 11, 2026. We will have limited staff available by email.
please stay safe and we look forward to serving you all when our building is back open.
we will update you as we hear more information.

08/07/2026

Join the Ohio State University Extension Live Healthy Live Well Team this September to learn about how financial health and wellness can impact the other dimensions of health and wellness. The webinar series is FREE to any adult! You can register for individual sessions or the entire series. Can’t make it to a live session, no worries! All registered participants will get a link to the recording along with any resources shared during the live session. Register here: https://go.osu.edu/lhlwwebinars

07/30/2026

We want to serve you better, but we need your help to do it! Please take 5-10 minutes to complete our quick Needs Assessment survey. Your feedback will directly shape our upcoming Family & Consumer Sciences programing here in Perry County. Click the link below to share your voice—we are listening! ➡️ go.osu.edu/pcneeds

07/13/2026

https://fcs.osu.edu/news/ongoing-outbreak-cyclosporiasis-affecting-ohioans