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Brian Keith Koper

Brian Keith Koper

Brian Keith Koper, 52, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio. Born on December 6, 1972, Brian was one of five children of Robert and Judy Norman Koper. He was a graduate of Oak Glen High School, Class of 1991, and went on to […]

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Belmont County Captina Watershed Will Benefit from Rural Recreation Planning Grant

Belmont County Captina Watershed Will Benefit from Rural Recreation Planning Grant

On Tuesday,  in support of the Trump Administration’s  Make America Beautiful Commission goals, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Denali Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission announced the selection of 25 small and rural communities from across the country that will receive assistance to grow their outdoor recreation economies through the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program. 

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Barnesville Chamber Meeting Set

Barnesville Chamber Meeting Set

The October Chamber luncheon meeting will take place at Noon, October 8, 2025. The luncheon is hosted by Southeastern Home Care and will take place at the New Life Center, 219 W. Church Street. RSVP by calling the Chamber Office at 740-425-4300 or sending an email to bacc@barnesvilleohiochamber.com .

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2025 Barkcamp Race

2025 Barkcamp Race

The 2025 Barkcamp Race – Ultra, Full Marathon and Half Marathon Trail Races & 5k,10k and Half Marathon Road Races will take place from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday at Barkcamp State Park, 65330 Barkcamp State Park Road, Belmont. Registration is required. Register here.

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Belmont Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting

Belmont Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting

President Mike Burkhart conducted the Belmont County Farm Bureau 2025 Annual Meeting of members Aug. 12, at Shady Lane Event Center, Barnesville.   At this meeting the members voted on proposed policies, code of regulations and selected trustees for the Board of Trustees as well as delegates to Ohio Farm Bureau 2026 Annual Meeting. Policy issues […]

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