Public Meetings This Week.
Area public meetings scheduled from December 1-7 are listed.
David Andrew Cunningham
David Cunningham, 74, of Piedmont, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Ohio Health Southeastern Regional Medical Center, in Cambridge Ohio. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Guernsey County, to the late Thomas A. and Marjorie M. (Kelly) Cunningham. Dave was a 1969 graduate of Madison High School. He was a […]
Belmont County Agricultural Society Acquires Carnes Center
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Agricultural Society, also known as the Belmont County Fairboard, recently purchased the James E. Carnes Center and has plans to remodel the building.
Flushing VFD Adds Blessing Box
The Flushing VFD adds a Blessing Box at their station to help those in need.
Pennyroyal Features Kevin Prater Band
The featured band at the Pennyroyal Opera House on Dec. 5 will be the Kevin Prater Band from eastern Kentucky.
Barnesville Shamrock Football Cheer Awards
Awards were handed out Nov. 25 at a program at Barnesville High School. Special cheerleading awards went to: Cheerleading year recognition awards were handed out to:
Lawrence “Larry” Akers
Lawrence “Larry” Dean Akers, 71, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2025. Born on August 30, 1954, Larry was the son of the late Lowell (Anita) Akers and Ledra “Jean” (Gerald) Kinney. Larry lived a life full of humor, hard work, and love for his family and friends. Larry spent most of his […]
Giving Tuesday: Help Strengthen Local Journalism in Barnesville
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our neighbors near and far to help keep something important alive in Barnesville: local news.
Pay Raises up for Review by Village Council
Barnesville Village Council will consider 2026 pay raises at their December 1 meeting.
Architecture Review Board Chair Seeks Council’s Advice on Signage Violations
Luke Johnson of the Architectural Review Board attended the Nov. 24 council meeting with concerns regarding signage at the new Tobacco and Vape Shop on 123 N Chestnut St.