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.
Charley R. Carpenter, Jr.
Charley R. Carpenter, Jr., 61, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home. Charley was born on December 29, 1962 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Charley R. and Katherine “Kate” (Lucas) Carpenter.
Dale Eugene Hall
Dale Eugene Hall, 72, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died December 17, 2024, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia.
He was born March 29, 1952, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Foster E. and Pauline K. Yonally Hall.
Gary W. Hatcher
Gary W. Hatcher, 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Gary was born in Barnesville, Ohio to Martha J. and Clarence A. Hatcher.