Area Organization News – November 9
The Bethesda Senior Association recently made their yearly charitable contribution to the Bethesda Police Department’s Christmas with a Cop program.
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Area School News – November 6
Mati Brooks was recently crowned the Union Local Middle School Harvest Queen.
Barnesville’s Welcome Mural Completed
The handiwork of New Castle’s Scott Hagan is now completed welcoming visitors to historic Barnesville.
Mayor Breaks Tie to Undertake Free Water Study
Hershberger then voted in favor of engaging with the Ohio Rural Community Assistance program for a water system analysis, a project he advocated at a recent meeting.
Barnesville Leaf Collection Underway
The annual leaf collection began on October 21 and will continue through December 16.
Police Report – September 9, 2024
Barnesville Police Chief Rocky Sirianni shared the July department activities with the village council on September 9.
Barnesville Resident Sounds Alarm on Forever Chemicals in Barnesville Water Supply
Resident Scott Whitacre urged town council members to apply for a portion of $26 million in grant funding to fight high levels of PFAs in Barnesville’s drinking water.
Threats Result in Soft Lockdowns at Area Schools
Schools in the area have been online threats from various individuals.
2025 Barnesville State Theater Calendar Available
A commemorative 2025 calendar marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Barnesville State Theater is now available for sale at various locations including Avenues of Barnesville, Barnesville Chamber of Commerce and William Knox, CPA.
I-70 Accidents Keep Area Departments Busy
Thanks to the Fairview VFD, two accidents on I-70 this past week, kept volunteer fire and emergency squads busy.