Rataiczak up for National Honor
The Heart Association, sponsor of the Oho Valley Heart Ball, has nominated the Morristown resident for the 2026 American Stroke Association Voters’ Choice Hero award.
Arts & Culture
Barnesville Chamber Seeks Flag Fund Donations as Part of America 250 Celebration
The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations for its annual flag fund, a project that began in 1984 when Irene Cowgill and her husband, Bill, started raising money to purchase new flags for the village.
Chamber Director Jill Hissom said the organization is now collecting donations to purchase the new American flags, as well as bunting flags for the upcoming America 250 celebration, which kicks off the first week of July. Additional details about the celebration will be announced later.
Open Rail Bluegrass is March 6 Pennyroyal Headliner
The Pennyroyal Opera House’s bluegrass show March 6 will feature Don Rigsby and his band.
Dysart Woods Hike Returns
The free monthly hike at Dysart Woods returns March 1 after a winter weather-forced break this month.
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
News from the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library is shared.
Theatre Returns to OHIO Eastern Under the Direction of Dennis Fox with “Spoon River Anthology”
Theatre returns to Ohio University Eastern this spring under the direction of longtime professor and director Dennis Fox, who is leading a production of “Spoon River Anthology” at the OUE Theatre.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Awards Grants
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Grants, awarding a total of $71,880 to support 11 nonprofit programs and services strengthening communities across the Ohio Valley.
Chamber Announces Banquet Contests
The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce Spring Banquet is 10 weeks away. The community will gather to hear the wise words of 1974 BHS Alum Michael Schuster, noted Cincinnati architect, April 23 for the popular annual event.
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library the week of February 13.
New Ohio Foothills Region Brand Launched to Market Appalachian Ohio as a Tourist Destination
A new regional tourism brand, Ohio Foothills, has officially launched to market a multi-county area of east-central Ohio as a unified travel destination, showcasing the region’s rolling landscapes, rich history, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm.