OUE accepting submissions for 2026 MLK Writing Contest
Ohio University Eastern’s Cultural Life Committee has announced its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest for 2026.
Arts & Culture
Holiday Bazaar Planned
The management of The Enclave at Barnesville will host a Holiday Craft bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the center, 400 Carrie Avenue.
Barnesville’s Best Ohio Hometown Magazine Issue is Out
Read about one of Ohio Magazine”s Best Ohio Hometowns 2025-2026.
Event Marks State Theater Centennial
Officers and trustees of the Barnesville State Theater Company welcomed state, county and local officials for a reception marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of the storied movie house on October 24.
Northern Cemetery Tour Participants Learn Local History
On October 25, several participants joined the Victorian Mansion Museum for its annual graveyard tours. This year’s tour was of Northern Cemetery.
Captina Creekin’ Fest Draws Hundreds
Captina Conservancy’s fourth annual Captina Creekin Festival took place last Saturday afternoon along the South Fork of Captina Creek, between the village of New Castle and Stumptown community in Wayne Township.
Barnesville Bands & Choirs Performed to a Packed Auditorium
On October 21, the Barnesville bands and choirs presented their fall concert to a full auditorium of friends, family, and community members. Each musical group performed 2-3 pieces, directed by Mr. Devin Blair. The 2025 musical was revealed to the audience at the concert’s conclusion. Intermediate Band The Barnesville Intermediate Band began its performance with […]
Captina Conservancy Festival Celebrates Captina Creek
Captina Conservancy invites the public to celebrate the heritage and environment of Captina Creek.
Captina Conservancy’s fourth annual Captina Creekin Festival will take place from noon to 3 p.m. along the South Fork of Captina Creek, 55800 New Castle Rd., Jerusalem.
Pennyroyal Opera House Hosts David Mayfield Parade
The Pennyroyal Opera House, Fairview, will welcome the Bluegrass Band, David Mayfield Parade on October 31.
Storybook Park Shares Literacy Fun with Hundreds
Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library’s Storybook Park brought in hundreds of people while engaging in a fun, family literacy day.