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New Lexington, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you New Lexington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this former officer is back in court in Perry County
Also on today's calendar: Shawnee Square Apts. Bookmobile Stop and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ex-Ohio police officer, fired for allegedly soliciting a minor, indicted in rape of child (wkbn.com) — A former law enforcement officer is now facing serious child sex crime charges filed through the Perry County Sheriff’s Office after an alleged 2025 incident connected to New Lexington. Prosecutors refiled the case after an earlier dismissal, and the defendant, previously fired from the Lithopolis Police Department over separate misconduct allegations, is scheduled for arraignment in August. Authorities say multiple agencies were alerted during earlier investigations. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mornings in the Park →
Ludowici Community Foundation Park, 405 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington
11:00 am
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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Shawnee Square Apts. Bookmobile Stop →
Shawnee Square Apartments, 6890 Lincoln Park Dr #7, New Lexington
3:00 pm -
Mystery Book Club →
Perry County Senior Center, 520 1st St, New Lexington
1:00 pm -
Alexander Yard Apts. Bookmobile Stop →
Alexander Yard, 625 Center St, New Lexington
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 5
Tuesday August 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Somerset Lane Bookmobile Stop →
National Church Residences (Somerset Lane), 214 N Market St, Somerset
3:15 pm -
Senior Fitness →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
4:00 pm -
Friends of the Roseville Branch Library Meeting →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
5:30 pm -
Baby Sign Language →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
10:30 am -
LEGO Creations →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
4:00 pm -
Movie Meetup →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
5:00 pm -
Roseville Farmers Market →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
3:00 pm -
Pop-Up Card Workshop
Roseville Branch Library -
5:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Roadway safety isn't exclusive to drivers;
it extends to bicyclists and pedestrians too. Whether you're behind the wheel, on two wheels, or on foot it's your responsibility to read the road… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in New Lexington. Apply here.
- Coca-Cola Consolidated posted a job opening for Merchandiser Small Store 5 Day in Zanesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lexington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Logan
- 2026 Logan County Fair Swine Show results (peakofohio.com)
- ODNR Offers Special Deer Hunts on State Nature Preserves and Scenic River Lands (littermedia.com)
Nelsonville
- ABC Players to present staged reading of 'The Cemetery Club' on July 19 (athensmessenger.com)
Zanesville
- Pottery Lovers Unite (whiznews.com)
- Fatal Crash in Muskingum County (whiznews.com)
- Bi-Annual Pieceable Quilters Show Returns (whiznews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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