Attention New Lex Residents: 🚨 IMPORTANT WATER BOIL ALERT 🚨 The previously issued Boil Advisory has now been upgraded to a FULL BOIL ALERT for Village of New Lexington water customers. All water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, preparing food, or any other form of consumption should be boiled before use until further notice. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and allow it to cool before using. This alert will remain in effect until testing confirms the water is safe for normal use. We will notify residents immediately when the boil alert has been lifted. Please share this post to help us make sure all residents are aware of this important update. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Attention New Lex Residents: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 18, 2026 Flood Debris Removal Underway in Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan Counties Ohio National Guard and ODOT Mobilized to Assist Local Cleanup Efforts PERRY COUNTY, Ohio — Flood debris cleanup operations began today, Tuesday, August 18, across Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan Counties. The initiative is being conducted in coordination with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio National Guard and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). All residents affected by recent flooding are encouraged to place debris along the roadway for removal. Most items may be grouped together, but household appliances and tires must be separated from general waste. Disposal crews are currently operating in the Crooksville and Corning areas and will advance toward Roseville this afternoon. Cleanup crews will be working continuously throughout affected communities in Perry, Morgan, and Muskingum Counties. Because operations are dynamic, exact routes and estimated arrival times for specific locations are not available in advance. Cleanup operations are ongoing, and additional updates will be shared as crews expand into surrounding areas. For questions or further details, residents should contact their local Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

Village of New Lex Residents: FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE FROM CONGRESSMAN TROY BALDERSON Congressman Troy Balderson has provided the following update for residents affected by the recent flooding in Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan counties. The letter below includes important information on documenting and reporting damages, the ongoing disaster declaration process, what residents should be doing now, and what to expect next. We encourage all residents and business owners who experienced damage to review this information carefully. Please continue to photograph and document ALL damage and report it to the appropriate local officials, as this information is critical to the damage assessment process and any potential federal disaster assistance. Please see Congressman Balderson’s full update below. ⬇️ UPDATE: Next Steps in Flood Recovery Efforts In the wake of the devastating flooding in Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan counties, my priority is making sure residents, families, and businesses have the information and resources they need to recover. I have been on the ground throughout the rescue, cleanup, and recovery efforts and remain in constant communication with local officials, the Ohio National Guard, the Governor’s Office, emergency management agencies, first responders, and those coordinating the response. Like so many others, I continue sending food and other much-needed items to first responders and evacuees, in coordination with local leaders, to ensure resources get to where they are needed most. The generosity of neighbors, near and far, has been nothing short of remarkable during this very difficult time. WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW While the federal disaster declaration process is still underway, it is important to document and report your damages now. This information helps local and state officials establish the extent of the disaster and the need for additional assistance. If your home, business, farm, or property sustained damage: • Photograph and video all damage before making repairs whenever it is safe to do so. • Document your losses. Make a detailed list of damaged property, structures, vehicles, equipment, and personal belongings. • Save receipts for cleanup, temporary repairs, lodging, supplies, and other disaster-related expenses. • Report your damages to local emergency management officials so they can be included in the overall assessment. o Perry County EMA: 740-342-1141 o Muskingum County EMA: 740-453-1655 o Morgan County EMA: 740-962-3900 • Contact your insurance company and begin the claims process, if applicable. • Do not wait to make repairs necessary for safety and/or preventing further damage. Document the damage before and during repairs whenever possible. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Local and state officials are currently conducting damage assessments throughout the affected areas. Full assessments are expected to be completed by August 28, after which the Governor is expected to formally request a federal disaster declaration. Under federal law, FEMA major disaster assistance cannot be made available until the Governor submits a formal request and the President approves a disaster declaration. The damage information collected now is therefore extremely important. It will help demonstrate the severity of the flooding and determine what types of federal assistance may become available. If a federal disaster declaration is approved, we will provide additional information on who is eligible, what assistance is available, and how to apply through FEMA. QUESTION OR CONCERNS? Right now, our focus is helping people and allowing first responders and local officials to carry out recovery operations without unnecessary interference. If you or your family need assistance, my office is working directly with local, state, and federal partners and will do everything possible to help connect residents with available resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out. The impacted counties have demonstrated tremendous strength and resilience in the face of this disaster. My entire team will continue working alongside these communities throughout the recovery process, and as long as it takes. If you or a loved one needs immediate assistance, please call my office at (614) 523-2555. Troy Balderson Member of Congress

VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED Please be advised that the Village of New Lexington Council meeting scheduled for tonight, Monday, August 17, 2026, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s understanding.

Attention New Lex Residents: Residents, please DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. 📸 Take pictures and videos of all flooding and damage to your homes, vehicles, property, roads, yards, businesses, and belongings. Do not throw damaged items away before documenting them if it is safe to do so. If you are able to safely take photos, please post as many as you can in the comments below. This documentation may be extremely important as we work to assess the extent of the damage throughout our community. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY. * DO NOT drive through high or standing water. Turn around. * Stay away from flooded and damaged areas. * Please stay out of the way of emergency personnel and crews so they can safely respond where they are needed. * Never put yourself in danger to take a photo or document damage. 🚨 If you have an emergency, please dial 911. Please stay safe, check on your neighbors when it is safe to do so, and continue to follow official updates.

Attention New Lex Residents: VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE CLOSED TODAY Due to continued system and phone outages, the Village Administration Office will be closed to the public today, Thursday, August 13th. We apologize for the continued inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to get everything back up and running. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you!

Attention New Lex Residents: The Village Administration Office is still without internet and phone service at this time. Unfortunately, this also limits our ability to accept water payments until our systems are restored. We know this is an inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience. We will continue to keep residents updated and let you know as soon as we are fully back up and running. Thank you for your understanding.

Attention New Lex Residents: Administration offices are CLOSED today, Tuesday August 11th due to our systems being down. Everyone stay safe!

Attention New Lex Residents: due to severe rain fall, the intersection at State and Tile Plant will be CLOSED. Please use alternate routes. Everyone stay safe.

Attention New Lex Residents: the water main break on Shawnee St. has been repaired. We appreciate everyones patience while our crews worked to get this fixed.

Attention New Lex Residents: there is a water main break in the area of Shawnee St. Our crews are currently working to get this fixed. Some residents may experience little to no water. We apprciate your patience while our crew is working to get this repaired.

Attention Village of New Lex Residents: Today Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, New Lex Pool will have FREE Admission during normal hours thanks to Perry County Health Department. Enjoy the pool and stay cool. Tomorrow and Friday July 2nd and 3rd, 2026, enjoy FREE admission to the New Lex Pool thanks to The Eagles who have sponsored these 2 days. We appreciate everyone who sponsors to keep our residents cool during hot times!

Welcome Summer! Monday, June 8th, the New Lexington Swimming Pool will be open!

Attention New Lex Residents: the water main break on Washington Street has been repaired. We want to thank the residents for their patience while our crews worked to get this fixed. Please allow 2 to 3 hours for full water service and pressure to be restored.

Attention New Lex Residents: there is a water main break in the village on Washington Street. Residents in the village may experience low water pressure. We appreciate everyones patience while this is currently being worked on.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, service and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. We want to thank and remember our fallen service members today and always. Happy Memorial Day!

Finance Meeting will be held at 2:00pm, Monday May 11th 2026 located at City Hall. 215 S. Main Street, New Lexington

Rummage Sale

Rummage Sale April 11th from 9am to 4pm at the New Lexington Middle School