The 20th annual Bordas and Bordas WTOV9 High School Awards Show on December 18 occurred at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack. Barnesville’s Varsity Football program was well represented at the event.
Sheriff’s Logs from Dec. 18 through Dec. 22 are reported.
The first performance of 2026 at Fairview’s Pennyroyal Opera House will feature the Wayfarers. The program is scheduled for January 9.
Three regular programs offered to youngsters will continue January through April – Storytime, Toddler Tales and Home School Huddle.
Barnesville Shamrock Sports news for the week of Dec. 22 is shared.
Several area venues will participate in a statewide program in 2026 as Ohio marks the nation’s 250th anniversary. Movies with connections to the state will be presented once each in Barnesville, Cadiz, Caldwell, Martins Ferry, Morristown and Woodsfield.
The Bethesda Public Library “A Novel Bunch Book Club” will discus “The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments” by Hadley Vlahos, RN at 3 p.m. January 12th. Call 740- 484-4532 for more information or to request a copy.
The local genealogy chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society has added several history/genealogy resources to the local public library.
The final council meeting for four current village council members – Brad Hudson, Tony Johnson, Tim McKelvey and Les Tickhill – possibly stands to be an explosive one.
Volunteers of the Pennyroyal Opera House have released the schedule of program for the first five months of 2026. A total of 11 Friday night performances will take place.