Seen and Heard – Week of May 21, 2024

Rumors and Sightings

Activity witnessed during the past week at a couple of vacant storefronts on West Main Street, construction in two adjoining storefronts on East Main Street, and a possible new use for a N. Chestnut Street business location recently vacated were seen and heard this past week… stay tuned for more details as they develop.

Barnesville Police Add AEDs Thanks to Grant

The Barnesville Police Department recently received a grant for AEDs (automated external defibrillator) through the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. The department purchased four AEDs for a total of $5,280, which the grant reimbursed 100%. The department now has AEDs in the patrol vehicles.

AEDs are proven lifesaving tools and will greatly aid us in providing the best service to our community. We are grateful to the foundation for their support and assistance.

Batesville Sports Court Construction Update

According to a post on the Village of Batesville’s Facebook Social Media page this past week, “Finally our new basketball, pickle ball, and volleyball court is coming along. The first court put down was not the correct court that the mayor and the council created and ordered. After some discussion with the company, the right one was installed. We are waiting on the Batesville B letter for the center to be put in place.”

Animal Rescue Organization Seeks Support

“We are in desperate need of your help and support with our recent case of removing 10 adult and 11 puppies, all German Police Breed, as well as three horses from a Barnesville residence/business on May 11.

“We are taking one dog a day to the vet and with their complete workups, being malnourished, and ongoing medical treatment that is needed we are averaging between $400-700 a dog-vet visit and this does not include costs to feed all and the for the horses vet care.”

Being a nonprofit we operate solely on donations and fundraisers. We are running through funding quickly. Anything helps. thank you for your continued support. Donors may call Heritage Veterinary to put money directly on our account or send to paypal.

Bethesda VFD Raffle

The department is selling raffle tickets for a 36″ Blackstone griddle, $100 worth of meat, and $100 worth of hamburger from BMI Cattle. Tickets can be bought from any member or through Venmo: @Bethesda-Fire.