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Barnesville Rotary Club Program Update

Barnesville Rotary Club Program Update

Recent weekly meeting programs at the Barnesville Rotary Club include the following: June 24: President Mary Sidwell provided an update on plans for the club’s next project – a Peace Pole – that will be dedicated on August 26. July 8: Travis Clark, manager of the “Ferrum Fit” gym at 130 East South Street, provided […]

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Captina Science Pub Focuses on Native Fishes

Captina Science Pub Focuses on Native Fishes

The next Captina Science Pub, featuring native fishes of central Appalachia, is set for 6 p.m., August 25 at the Main Street Barrel House, 137 E. Main Street, Barnesville. Dr. Stuart Welsh, a research fish biologist for USGS and WVU Professor, will present an informative talk on the subject. Attendees are invited to come early […]

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Village Leaders Feel Pride as Barnesville Named an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown

Village Leaders Feel Pride as Barnesville Named an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown

As Ohio Magazine recognizes Barnesville among five great places to live, Barnesville leaders react with joy and pride to the honor.

Mayor Jake Hershberger wants the Village of Barnesville to celebrate this moment together.

Editors from the magazine visited villages and cities throughout the summer evaluating finalists in six categories—community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment and culture and heritage.

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