Area Library News – January 4, 2025
News from the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library and Bethesda Public Library are posted weekly.
Arts & Culture
Pumpkin Festival Videos Viewed Worldwide
A major highlight for 2024 for Jonathan Burkhart of JB Media was partnering with Belmont County Tourism to broadcast the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Giant Pumpkin Parade.
Church and Religious News
News from area churches and religious groups are posted weekly.
Upcoming Events and Activities
Check out these events and activities scheduled for the first month of the new year!
Community Calendar Through January 5
A list of upcoming events in the next week is featured here weekly.
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.
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.
All Aglow!
Barnesville’s new mural welcoming visitors to the community is now illuminated at night!
Mattox Award to Imperial Glass Society
The Belmont County Tourism Council named the Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society its 2024 “Tourism Champion of the Year” with the annual Mattox Award this past week with a celebration at The Pike 40 near Morristown.,
Jeff Parker & Company at Pennyroyal
The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a bluegrass show on Friday December 20th featuring Jeff Parker & Company. Famous for his mandolin-playing and vocal lead singing, with over 30 years in music, Jeff has been part of the musical staff at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center