Community Meeting Focuses on Downtown Revitalization
A community meeting set for 6-8 p.m. November 18 at the New Life Center, 219 W. Church St. will introduce the Barnesville Community to the Main Street Program coordinated in Ohio by Heritage Ohio.
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Barnesville Hospital Menu
Check out the public menu for the week at WVU Medicine/Barnesville Hospital.
St. Clairsville Chamber Honored by Ohio University Eastern
The St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce was recognized as Ohio University Eastern’s 2025 Outstanding Community Partner Award recipient during the Engage OHIO 2025: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium, held Oct. 24 at the Ohio University Inn & Conference Center.
South Central Power Donation Supports State Theater
The Barnesville State Theater Project is one of three historic preservation projects awarded a $10,000 donation from the South Central Power Company this fall. The donation was matched by Co-Bank, a South Central lender.
Cornhole Anyone?
The Barnesville Chamber is selling raffle chances to win a customized cornhole board. The drawing will take place on Dec. 6.
Going Out of Business Sale Underway
The owners of the Raven Pickers, 134 W. Main Street, have established regular hours as they sell off staff and go out of business.
Community Health Assessment Survey Underway
WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital have officially kicked off their 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment, and they need the community’s help.
What A Difference – Transformation of N. Gardner Commercial Building
Exterior work on the commercial building at 110 N. Gardner Street, the original home of Kinney Motor Company, is complete transforming an eyesore into a community asset.
Barnesville’s Best Ohio Hometown Magazine Issue is Out
Read about one of Ohio Magazine”s Best Ohio Hometowns 2025-2026.
WesBanco Will Shutter Beallsville, Freeport Branches
WesBanco has confirmed rumors circulating throughout the Beallsville and Freeport communities in recent weeks. Branch banks in both towns will close in the first month of 2026.