Council Told OPWC Paving Project Substantially Complete
Village administrator Roger Deal announced at last Tuesday evening’s meeting, the Ohio Public Works Commission paving project by Cast and Baker Corporation is substantially complete.
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Storybook Park Brings Fun and Reading Literacy to Barnesville Memorial Park
The Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library prepares for its Storybook Park event, which features interactive stories and crafts for families.
Storybook Park will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the park. It will be located at Barnesville Middle School if inclement weather.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from September 17 through September 24 are reported below.
Quaker City VFD Receives Major Grant
Quaker City Volunteer Fire Department members were notified this week they have received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for $353,987.00.
Underground Railroad Museum Receives Grant
Several organizations in Muskingum and Belmont counties are among the recipients of more than $32,000 awarded this year by the African American Community Fund in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival to Showcase Classic Car Show on Sunday
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Antique and Classic Car Show will return Sunday from cars across the region.
Italy Meets the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, a tradition loved by area residents, reaches people worldwide, including a couple from Italy who joined the festival Friday evening.
Italy natives Ricardo Zanini and Marta Raffaello, who are key contributors at Pietro Fiorentini in Weirton, WV, traveled to the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival for an evening.
Pumpkin Daily Delights: Sunday’s Festival Highlights
Here are Pumpkin Festival highlights for Sunday, September 28.
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.
Squashcarver Returns
Once again, Guy Smithhisler, professional pumpkin carver and food artist from Columbus, came to Barnesville to share his artistic talents with festivalgoers.