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Alexandria is a picturesque village in St. Alban's township, Licking County, Ohio. The village was founded in 1830 by Alexandria DeVilbis and has a population of around 600. We are proud to be the home of the highly rated Northridge School District. Alexandria is an active and vibrant community. Please visit the History of Alexandria page to learn about our rich heritage.
Our mayor, village council members, township trustees and award-winning fire department are working hard to insure a safe and high quality of life for all the citizens of the village and township.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about what our community has to offer.
Our mayor, village council members, township trustees and award-winning fire department are working hard to insure a safe and high quality of life for all the citizens of the village and township.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about what our community has to offer.
SPRING SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IS MARCH 19-25Practice where to shelter during Ohio's Statewide Tornado Drill on March 22 at 9:50 a.m. COLUMBUS, OH – Severe weather can occur at any time of the year and Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week allows Ohioans the opportunity to learn the best ways to be prepared and stay safe during inclement weather.
“Severe weather can impact Ohio at any time of year, so it’s important that residents are prepared for the possibility of a weather emergency,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week allows Ohioans the opportunity to learn more about severe weather and be prepared before, during, and after a storm.” In a coordinated effort with the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and the National Weather Service, Governor DeWine has proclaimed March 19-25 as Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week and is encouraging all Ohioans to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards and home emergencies. “Ohio’s weather can often be unpredictable, especially in the spring when temperatures fluctuate between warm and cold which can be a recipe for severe weather, or even tornadoes,” said Ohio Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Sima Merick. “We encourage all Ohioans to make or review an existing emergency plan and be prepared.” At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, local communities can participate in a statewide tornado drill and test their emergency and sheltering plans. Ohio counties may use this time to sound and test their outdoor warning sirens and mass notification systems. Businesses, schools, and households are also encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans at this time. Safety & Preparedness Tips Know the Terms:Tornado Watch - Be Prepared: When conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Be ready to move to a place of safety if the watch is upgraded to a warning or if threatening weather approaches. Tornado Warning - Take Action: When a tornado is imminent or has been sighted. Warnings indicate impending danger to life and property. Seek safe shelter immediately. Prepare for Severe Weather and Home Emergencies: Build a kit and make a plan. This includes having a severe weather kit for home and vehicle and creating an emergency plan/or updating your existing plan Be Aware of Hazards in Your Area: Ohio’s weather hazards from early spring into summer include snowmelt and flooding, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. Visit the OCSWA website to learn more about severe weather safety and preparedness. Prepare for a Flood: Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather supplies, including non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and water for several days, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area. Flooded Roadways: Never attempt to cross a flooded road on foot or in a vehicle. It only takes six inches of water to knock an adult off their feet, one foot of moving water can float a vehicle, and two feet of water can carry away most vehicles including pickup trucks and SUVs. Don’t chance it, find an alternative route! Turn Around Don’t Drown®. Outdoor Warning Sirens: Many Ohio counties have outdoor warning sirens that sound when severe weather is imminent. Outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard outdoors. Alerts and Notifications: Getting weather and emergency information from trusted sources is important. Have multiple means of receiving communications and always get your information from reliable sources such as the National Weather Service, local broadcast radio and television stations, and phone apps from trusted agencies. Other great sources for communications are the Emergency Alert System (EAS) which are messages sent over television and radio channels, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) which are free notifications delivered to mobile devices as part of a public safety system, and a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio. To download a copy of Governor DeWine’s Spring Severe Weather Proclamations, click here or visit the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness website. For students grades 1-6: The 2023 Ohio Severe Weather Poster Contest is accepting submissions until April 21, 2023. To learn more, and to view the complete contest rules and entry forms, visit the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness website. Follow OCSWA on Facebook and Twitter during Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week for additional severe weather awareness safety and preparedness information. Mayor's Notes on Proposed Asphalt Plant
I have had a lot of questions, so I wanted to take a little of your time to share what I have learned about the proposed asphalt and concrete plants outside the village of Alexandria. First off, officially there has only been one EPA permit applied for by Shelly Company to build an asphalt plant at 1435 Tharp Rd just East of the village. This would require a Conditional Use Permit from the township. In addition, a concrete plant is being built at the same location, a concrete plant is allowed by the current zoning and would not require a Conditional Use Permit. I believe Shelly Company will be applying for an EPA permit to build a second plant at Martin Trucking on the West end of the village, that also would require a Conditional Use Permit from the township. I also believe that someone is looking to build a concrete plant on Moots Run Rd near State Rt. 37, current zoning would not support that. After seeing the EPA Permit Application in the Newark Advocate a couple weeks ago, I sent a letter of opposition to Director Vogel of the Ohio EPA. Mostly out of an abundance of caution as none of us seen this coming or had any information about what kind of an impact, environmentally or to our property values an Asphalt Plant could have on our community. It has been my experience that once you hear about something like this it is already going to happen, so I hoped to get ahead of it if possible. I will admit that I have personally known the owners of both property’s a very long time, they are good friends and neighbors, well respected members of our community and their respective businesses are great corporate neighbors to the village, so I do take a measure of comfort in any of their endeavors. I spoke at length yesterday with Mark Johnson, Assistant Director of the Ohio EPA. Mark assured me that “if” after receiving the designs and specification and a thorough investigation by the EPA, a permit was issued this plant would be a modern “State of the art” facility with the latest air scrubbing and containment systems available. That construction and operations from time on would be monitored by the EPA, furthermore we will have a 24/7 number to call with any complaints, I also have Mark’s personal cell phone number. I am not endorsing these projects my letter of opposition is still on file, even if they are completely odorless the additional truck traffic will still be a concern. I am just sharing what I have learned, know, or believe. Thank you. Mayor, Jim Jasper. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED ASPHALT PLANTS, CHECK OUT THE CELEBRATE ALEXANDRIA AND ST. ALBAN'S TOWNSHIP FACEBOOK PAGE. You will find a lot of good discussion as well as links to the EPA, links for the March 30th Zoom Meeting, Information about the Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings. Also, some very interesting photographs of what an asphalt plant would look like. It is a place that you can weigh in and find out what is happening with these important issues.
Director, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
ATT: Hearing Clerk PO Box 1049 Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049 The Blessings Box
Thanks to all who have been rebuilding/repairing the Blessings Box by the Library. Also thanks to all who have been donating food and other items and keeping the box clean and neat. Leave what you can or take what you need. It is truly a blessing for us to be able to help one another and is one of the many things that makes this Village such a wonderful place in which to live. The Licking County Food Pantry News
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Special thanks to Scott Olmstead for providing many of the pictures used on our slide show, our photo gallery, and our Shop Local feature. He provided hundreds of pictures from which to choose. Find Scott's information under Photography in the Shop Local section of Around Alexandria.
See the FROM THE DESK OF THE... page to see the latest news from Alexandria's Mayor, Jim Jasper and Licking County Commissioner, Tim Bubb.
A Community Calendar page has been added to the website. Go to the Calendar page to keep up with Village Events.
Village Administrator
The Village office is open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday or by appointment. COVID-19 Updates and Information
In these ever changing times, it is imperative that we keep up with the latest updates. Unfortunately, things are not back to normal yet, with new variants and guidelines constantly changing. Click here to see the latest information from the Ohio Department of Health. Click here to see the latest information from the Licking County Health Department including how to schedule an appointment to get the vaccine. In addition, for those who Facebook the Licking County Health Department has posted information at. https://www.facebook.com/lchealth As we slowly begin to reopen, please continue to practice safety procedures and stay healthy. Distracted Driving Corridor Established in Licking County
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) have teamed up to establish a new distracted driving safety corridor in central Ohio. A 12-mile stretch of State Route 161/State Route 37 between New Albany and Granville in Licking County is the latest location for targeted enforcement and increased signage to encourage safe driving. Motorists should expect to see increased enforcement by Troopers. GRANVILLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE
Work on SR 161/37 that will impact anyone travelling to and from Granville or Newark was begun on May 04, The ramp is back open into Granville from 161 onto 37, new lights have been installed, but for details, click here to see a map of the affected interchange and more traffic information from ODOT. Ramps are beginning to open up. Note that the light that was up at the top of the ramp onto Rt. 16 has been removed, so please be careful there. Bothered by ROBO calls?
Please visit our Helpful Links page to read the news release from the Ohio Attorney General regarding ROBO calls and tips to help avoid being scammed. |
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Mayor Jim Jasper
Village Administrator: Greg Sturgill Fiscal Officer: Carol Gissinger Solicitor: David Ball Council |
Village Office
Physical Address: 4 West Main Street Alexandria, OH 43001 Village Offices are open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday or by appointment.
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Village Office
Mailing Address: PO Box 96 Alexandria, OH 43001 |
Village Phone
(740)924.ALEX (2539) |
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Mayor and Village Administrator Office Hours by appointment.
Call (740) 924-2539. |
Pay Water/Sewer Bills online. Visit the Online Payments page.
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