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Timothy M. Kubicek

Timothy M. Kubicek

Timothy M. Kubicek, age 17, of Lore City, OH, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, as a result of an auto accident. Timothy was born on February 27, 2008, to Roy A. Kubicek of Lore City, OH, and Myra G. Carter Kubicek of Cambridge, OH. Timothy was a student at Buckeye Trail High School. He […]

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Village Leaders Feel Pride as Barnesville Named an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown

Village Leaders Feel Pride as Barnesville Named an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown

As Ohio Magazine recognizes Barnesville among five great places to live, Barnesville leaders react with joy and pride to the honor.

Mayor Jake Hershberger wants the Village of Barnesville to celebrate this moment together.

Editors from the magazine visited villages and cities throughout the summer evaluating finalists in six categories—community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment and culture and heritage.

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Gardening Couple Brings One-of-a-Kind Ornamental Grassland Garden to Ohio Valley

Gardening Couple Brings One-of-a-Kind Ornamental Grassland Garden to Ohio Valley

A gardening couple began work on growing grasses in an Ornamental Grassland Garden that will be the only one of its kind in the United States on the farm at Old World Garden.

The Grassland Gardens is a garden all based upon ornamental grasses. The project takes three years to complete due to the plants needing years to bloom. Phase one took place this year, and owners Jim and Mary Competti have added a couple thousand plants so far, including a variety of 24 ornamental grasses.

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Jerry Paul Chase

Jerry Paul Chase

Jerry Paul Chase, 86, of Belmont, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6, 1939, in Switzerland County, Indiana, a son of the late Arnold and Blanche (Scott) Chase. Jerry retired from I.B.E.W. Local 1393 and was a Heavy Equipment Operator for […]

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