Welcome to the Village of Alexandria website.  If you are viewing on your mobile device, looking at the H0me page in landscape (sideways) view may provide a better viewing experience.
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.
​Support the Levy for Licking County Parks and Recreation
A new Community Calendar page has been added to the website. Click on the Calendar link above and see what's happening in the Village.

Trick or Treat Night in the Village (and Licking County) -
Scheduled for Thursday, October 28th, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
See Commision Tim Bubb's newsletter for information on Halloween activities in Newark/Heath, including purchasing tickets for the Haunted Jail tour.

New Businesses in Alexandria
 The Plant Collective which is now open and has a great variety of plants, pots, and other plant accessories. Stop in and see Amanda and Brian.  

Maynards, an upscale thrift store is now open for business. Stop in and shop their great selection. 

Dirty Dawgs - Dirty Dawg’s BBQ! is open!
Dirty Dawgs Barbecue at 7 East Main Street opens  Tuesday October 12, 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM for lunch and dinner! See you there for the Grand Opening.
They will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10:AM until 7:PM.
Saturdays from 6:AM until 3:PM. That’s right 6:AM Saturday for Breakfast!!!
Closed Sunday and Monday

Red Horse Baking Company is a new home-based baking company. You can find them at the Farmers Market in the Ross Grocery Store Parking Lot on Tuesdays, 3 - 6. Go to our Shop Local  > Food and Beverage page to read more about how you can put in a custom order with Jenna. 

Check out  our Shop Local Page to read more about the many great local businesses. If you have a business that you would like to add to our Shop Local page, please contacts us. We would love to highlight your business.


Where were you in the Cold War?
​Do you have memories of the world-changing events that made up the Cold War Era? Would you like to hear others’ stories about this era and possibly share yours? The Alexandria Library and the Alexandria Museum are co-sponsoring a series of interactive programs in the hopes of recording the Cold War stories of residents.

​Please join us on Tuesday, November 9th at 7 pm in the Library meeting room.
We will be reliving some of the key moments of this eventful period in history. Come to hear humorous, touching, tragic, and uplifting accounts of how it was to live through the Cold War.  Come just to listen and learn or come prepared to share your own memories.


COVID-19 Updates  and Information
In these ever changing times, it is imperative that we keep up with the latest updates. 
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
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​As we slowly begin to reopen, please continue to practice safety procedures and stay healthy.
Mosquito Spraying
​The Licking County Health Department (LCHD) announces the beginning of summer mosquito control in Licking County. LCHD practices an integrated pest management approach to mosquito control which includes trapping for adults, dipping for larvae, treating standing water with larvicide, draining breeding sites when possible, and spraying to kill adult mosquitoes when needed.

When needed, LCHD sprays to kill adult mosquitoes, weather permitting, during dusk hours from an LCHD marked vehicle.

For upcoming weekly mosquito spraying schedules, check the Licking Co. online events calendar and social media, such as Facebook and Twitter.
 The Licking County Food Pantry Returns to Alexandria!
  • The Food Pantry Truck stops at the Alexandria Methodist Church, 72 Church Street, from  10:30 AM until noon,   Produce Market Information Sheet
  • Our residents can also go to the Johnstown Food Pantry located at 140 Pratt Street every Thursday from 10:AM until noon.
  • At the Johnstown Market people can get dry goods in addition to the produce that was on the truck, caned goods and such. In addition, anyone in need with children can get diapers and formula at the Newark location. With so many not working because of the virus,  this resource will be vital to a lot of us. Signing up is easy, Chuck Moore, Licking County Food Pantry Executive Director said the best way to sign up is to give him a call at 740-344-7401.
  • This is a great time to keep the Blessing Box by the Library stocked.  Leave what you can or take what you need.
  • Playgrounds continue to be closed. This is for the safety of all of our children.
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.

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Alexandria Police
As you may have noticed we are easing into a law enforcement presence here in the village. As with everything we have done it will be a slow phase in before we get back to where we want to be. We have some very selective hiring to do, some lettering work on our cruisers, and some equipment needs. However, we are far enough along to occasionally put an officer on the road. Please be patient, we will be out more as funds and personnel allow. As always, in an emergency dial 911, to file a non-emergency police report call the Sherriff’s Office non-emergency number: 740-670-5555

Help Wanted, Law Enforcement
The Village of Alexandria is seeking O.P.A.T.A certified individuals to serve as Auxiliary Police Officers in the Village of Alexandria. If you are a recent Ohio Law Enforcement graduate looking to gain experience in a safe and friendly community, or a retired Law Enforcement Officer looking for a place to serve part-time, we would like to talk to you. Applicants are invited to apply by sending a resume to dbunting@alexandriapd.com

Village Water News
The water distribution repair is nearly completed. They have a few more meters to install and some landscaping to finish up on and that phase of the work will be complete. We had originally hoped to run water to our park as part of the project, but the bid was so tight we didn’t think we would be able to do that. TLV Services managed to complete the main part of the project with enough money left to complete the water line to the park. This will make it possible sometime in the future to construct a modern concession stand with all the amenities at Parkers Park! We are finishing up the program phase of the system and hope to begin actual billing July 1 for the August bill. Hopefully there will never again be an estimated bill.
 
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 construction will continue into 2021. For details, click here to see a map of the affected interchange and more traffic information from ODOT. Ramps are beginning to open up.


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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Contact Us
Mayor Jim Jasper
Village Administrator:  Ann Caldwell
Fiscal Officer: Carol Gissinger
Solicitor: David Ball
Council 
Village Office
Physical Address:
4 West Main Street
Alexandria, OH 43001
Village Offices open on Mondays 1:30 - 4:30 startint August 16th.
Village Office
Mailing  Address:
PO Box 96
Alexandria, OH 43001
Village Phone​
(740)924.ALEX (2539)
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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