Village of New Lexington

Please be advised that the sidewalk along the bridge on E. Water St. will be closed indefinitely due to needed repairs/maintenance. Pedestrians are encouraged to use caution when walking along the road in this area. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our community safe!

The traffic light is still out at the intersection of Main St. and Brown St. Please use caution as crews will be working to hopefully have the issue resolved by the end of the day

Don't forget! Tonight is the annual Homecoming Parade in New Lexington. The parade steps off promptly at 6:00 p.m. from St. Rose and will end at Jim Rockwell Stadium where the Panthers will take on the Colts.

Mark your calendars! Trick or Treat is scheduled for Thursday, October 31st from 5:30PM-7:00PM.

There will be NO PARKING on E. Water St. on 10/9/24 as crews will begin grading the street in preparation for paving.

W. Brown St. from Main St. to the alley will be closed October 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th due to ongoing renovations to the Perry County Courthouse. Please use an alternate route on these days.

At 8:46 a.m. the fire siren will be activated as we pause to remember the victims of September 11, 2001. We are one nation, united in remembrance. Let us not forget.

The precautionary boil advisory that was issued on 9/5/24 has expired

BOIL ADVISORY - PRECAUTIONARY Issued: September 5, 2024 6:20AM Area: Carroll St., Lincoln Park Drive, Lincoln St., and E. Broadway The New Lexington Water Department is advising Water Customers in the areas listed above that until further notice, vigorously boil, for at least one minute, any water used for drinking (including water used to make ice), cooking or oral hygiene. The New Lexington water system has no evidence at this time that the water system is contaminated. The possibility does exist however that the water system is contaminated and is issuing this advisory as a precaution. The water department is collecting additional samples and hopes to have this problem corrected soon. An additional notice will be given when the boil advisory is lifted.

Residents and businesses in the area of Wendy's and CVS should expect low pressure as our Public Service Department continues to work on a water line break. Please use caution as you travel in this area.

Water bills have been mailed out! If you do not receive your bill in a timely manner, please do one of the following to obtain your balance: 1. Contact the water clerk directly at (740) 343-4661. Kylee will be able to give you your account number and total balance due. 2. Go to the homepage of this website >>>Click "Pay Water Bill Online" >>>Click "Pay Now" (you will not have to pay online by clicking this) >>>Enter your account number (include the dash, do not enter your name) >>>Click "Search Invoices" This will show you your total balance due. 💧Stay hydrated and have a great day💧

The 4th Annual Never Alone-Ohio Overdose Awareness Walk kicks off at 1PM today at Jim Rockwell Stadium. Remember-Acknowledge-Advocate

Need to escape the extreme heat? The Perry County District Library at 177 S. Jackson St. is the location for the New Lexington cooling station. Stop by today (8/29/24) between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to cool off. Stay safe!

The heat is on for the blood supply and you can help! Blood donations were down for the month of July, putting the nation's blood supply in a perilous situation. When? Friday, August 16th from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where? 215 S. Main St. in New Lexington Click https://www.redcrossblood.org/ to register. Donate blood, save a life, get a gift card!

Shawnee Street is temporarily closed as the Public Service Department is currently working on a water main break. Residents in this area may experience little to no pressure at this time.

4:05PM: The leak has been repaired. Cones have been placed in this area, so please proceed with caution. 11:30AM: The Public Service Department is working on a water leak in the area of New Lexington Head Start. W. Jefferson St. will temporarily be closed from Lowden St. to Madison St. while the leak is being repaired.

FREE Carry-Out Lunches on Sunday, July 28th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located at 201 W. Brown St. Pull into the parking lot across from the New Lexington Post Office and members will bring a free lunch out to your vehicle. This begins at 11 am and will last until the food is gone. Get there early!

W. Brown St. from Main St. to the alley will be closed July 23-26 due to ongoing renovations to the Perry County Courthouse. Please use an alternate route on these days.

Did you know?? The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers Aqua Classes at the Mt. Aloysius swimming pool located at 5375 Tile Plant Rd. in New Lex. To learn more or to register, please call (740) 342-7220.

Today is Senior Citizens Day at the Perry County Fair! Seniors 60 and older can enter the fair for FREE, thanks to the Perry County Farm Bureau and the Perry County Sheriff.