Downtown Business Reopens
Michelle Laipply has reopened her downtown Barnesville business, Out of the Barn, LLC.
Business
Ohio Natural Energy Institute to Partner with OVAC for STEM Trivia Challenge
The Ohio Natural Energy Institute (ONEi) is proud to continue its partnership with the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC) to present the second edition of the “OVAC High School STEM Trivia Challenge powered by the Ohio Natural Energy Institute.”
Barnesville Chamber Meeting Set
The October Chamber luncheon meeting will take place at Noon, October 8, 2025. The luncheon is hosted by Southeastern Home Care and will take place at the New Life Center, 219 W. Church Street. RSVP by calling the Chamber Office at 740-425-4300 or sending an email to bacc@barnesvilleohiochamber.com .
Belmont College Nursing Program Achieves Accreditation
Officials at Belmont College are pleased to announce that the Associate Degree Nursing program at Belmont College has achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gates Receives Belmont College’s 2025 Heritage Tree Award
In recognition of steadfast dedication to Belmont College, Mrs. Elizabeth Gates was awarded high honors at the September 25th Honors Reception held at Belmont’s Academic Technical Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Collections Friday and Saturday
The “JB Team” of the Belmont-Jefferson Solid Waste Authority will host two special ONE DAY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS restricted to Belmont & Jefferson County residents ONLY. Proof of Residency may be required. Please be aware our employees do not collect these items, we pay a company for this collection.
Festival Auction Nets Over $20,000
The auction of the King Pumpkin along with the carved pumpkin and six handblown glass pumpkins Saturday afternoon following the parade netted over $20,000 for the festival.
Woodsfield Savings Bank Manages the Pumpkin Festival Parade for the Last Year
After five years of managing the Pumpkin Festival Parade, Woodsfield Savings Bank is handing over the reins to another company for next year.
State Theater Company Achieves Funding Goal, Marks First Century
Wednesday afternoon as activities for the pumpkin festival were gearing up, members and supporters of the Barnesville State Theater Company celebrated achieving a $50,000 fund drive match raising $100,000 in the “100 days of summer” for renovations of the theater.
OhioSE Hosts Prosperity Forum, Highlights Success
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) held its inaugural Fall Prosperity Forum September 18th at Zane State College, celebrating the economic impact made across Southeast Ohio over the past five years and sharing a vision for the future.