Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from March 5-11 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
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Union Local Levy Meetings Planned
With the completion of informational community levy meetings complete, there are two more opportunities for Union Local School District voters to hear from the administration thanks to the efforts of the Union Local Foundation for the Future group.
Saving Money with Tech for Seniors
In the continuing AARP Senior Planet Education Series, the next program “Saving Money with Tech” will be offered at the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library from 10-11:30 am March 25.
New Material at Barnesville Library
The following material was added to the stacks at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library the week of March 13.
Water Department Valve Work Impacts Service/ Traffic
The Barnesville Water Department is currently working on a valve replacement project on East Main Street at Grace Avenue, according to a release from the Village of Barnesville.
ODNR Releases Rainbow Trout
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release more than 80,000 rainbow trout at 93 locations beginning Wednesday, March 11. The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish in March, April, and May. Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest.
Belmont County Commissioners Approve $750k for Hendrysburg-Fairview Waterline Extension Project
The Belmont County Commissioners have approved $750,000 for a water project aimed at reducing costs for residents and providing clean water.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers March 2 through March 8.
Barnesville Thrift Store and Food Pantry Runs on Self-Sufficient Energy
The Barnesville Thrift Store and Food Pantry, formerly known as the St. Vincent de Paul Society, has operated on solar power for much of the past eight years and celebrated another year in business in February.
Stories and Songs of Appalachia Concert to Benefit OHIO Eastern Students
“Stories and Songs of Appalachia,” a one-night performance presented by Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations Richard W. Greenlee, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Ohio University Eastern Theater.