08/16/2026

August 17, 2026 Counties Current Cover

August 17, 2026

Perry County Commissioner Scott Owen addresses the community and media after severe storms hit Ohio last week. Also pictured are Governor Mike DeWine, Commissioner Chase Bennett, Commissioner Ben Carpenter, and Crooksville Fire and EMS Chief Dyrall Newlon.

On Sunday night, Governor DeWine announced additional support for local first responders in Morgan, Muskingum, and Perry counties, as the area faced more storms heading into this week.