Upcoming Meetings, Events Planned
Check out these upcoming meetings and events.
Ohio Hills Folk Festival, Buckeye Trail Band Awarded Grants
Seventeen grants totaling more than $64,000 were recently awarded to projects and programs benefitting Guernsey County residents and communities.
The awards come from the Guernsey County Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s I’m a Child of Appalachia Partnership Fund with additional support from Encino Energy.
Belmont County is an America 250-Community
We are excited to celebrate and honor the rich history, culture, and incredible stories that make Belmont County special as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, noted a press release with the announcement.
Great Western Schoolmarm Honored
Ann Rattine, steward of the Great Western School, located on the campus of Ohio University Eastern,, was recently honored with an Ohio History Connection 2024 State Historic Preservation Award.
Upgrades Planned at Ohio Univ. Eastern
Starting during winter break, a significant construction project will take place in Shannon Hall, focusing on essential upgrades that will enhance the building’s mechanical systems and aesthetics. The project, which will span several months, promises to improve both the functionality and appearance of the interior of the building.
Sunday and Christmas Eve Services
Several congregations in Barnesville and surrounding communities have Christmas services planned for Sunday, December 22 and on Christmas Eve, December 24.
Theater Group Pitches Project
More than two dozen members of the Barnesville State Theater Company organization attended December 16th’s Barnesville council meeting, including officers and member and group attorney, Aaron Bruggeman of Bricker Graydon’s Barnesville office. The group has raised more than $355,00 since August, 2022, 85% from private citizens. The company asked the council to consider their request for a loan which would be used for a stage, tiered, seating, HVAC, and electric work.
Board Honors Football Team, Coach, Spelling Bee Winners
At the beginning of December 17 Barnesville School Board Meeting, members honored the OVAC Championship Football team, Coach Blake Allen and Middle School Spelling Bee Winners.
Carolyn “Charlene” (Neiswonger) Bailey
Carolyn “Charlene” Bailey, 83, passed away peacefully in Grove City, Ohio on December 19, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1941 to the late Carlos and Hester (Yoho) Neiswonger.
Francis Gene Brill
Francis Gene Brill, 84 of Flushing, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2024 at Cumberland Pointe Care Center He was born on March 17, 1940 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Charles “Bud” Edward and Mildren Marie (Bailey) Brill.