Pickens Wraps Up 40-Year Career
Barnesville businessman Scott Pickens ends a 40-year career with his family firm Pickens Hauling next Tuesday. A new owner/operator takes over in the new year.
Barnesville KFC/A&W Is No More
The fast-food KFC/A & W Restaurant located at the intersection of East Main, Bethesda Street Extension and Railroad Street closed Monday, December 23. T
Historic Tax Credit Program Benefits 37 Ohio Projects
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced more than $56 million in tax credits to support the rehabilitation of historic buildings across the state.
Bipartisan Capital Funding Bill Sponsored by Senator Chavez Heads to May Primary
House Joint Resolution 8 passed the Ohio Senate which is the first step in renewing the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The SCIP provides grants and loans for infrastructure capital projects in local municipalities.
Barnesville Christmas Tree Collection
The Barnesville Street Department will collect Christmas Trees left curbside through January 10.
Switzerland Water District Issues Boil Order
The Switzerland of Ohio Water District has issued a precautionary 48-hour boil advisory due to waterline repairs for all of our service connections in Somerton, Malaga, Miltonsburg, Woodsfield, Jerusalem and Beallsville.
Barnesville Residential Care Worker Recognized
Sam Thompson, an employee of Res Care Community Living, was honored by the company. He is a DSP, direct support professional, at the Barnesville facility.
Barnesville School Sports News
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Area School News
It was a busy week as area schools geared up for the coming Christmas Holiday Break.
Community Calendar Through December 29
The Barnesville Memorial Park Display highlights this week’s events. Many citizens will also attend Christmas Eve services.