Police Report – September 9, 2024
Barnesville Police Chief Rocky Sirianni shared the July department activities with the village council on September 9.
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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.
Union Local District Will Seek November Bond Levy
The Union Local School District Revised Bond Issue will be on the November ballot.
Barnesville Kiwanis Club Announces School Clothing/Shoes Fundraiser
The Barnesville Kiwanis Club is holding a fundraiser to help support the club’s Coats and Shoes for Kids project.
Barnesville Resident Reaches Century Mark
Viola Gibbons, a regular at the Barnesville Senior Citizens Center and Silver Sneakers Exercise Class participant, marked her 100th Birthday this past week.
Barnesville School Board Meeting – August 15, 2024
Updates included information on universal free lunches, recent donations, and project updates.
Ohio School Board Association Recognizes Board Member, BHS Drone Program
At last week’s Barnesville School Board Meeting, the Ohio School Boards Association recognized Dennis Huntsman for achieving the 10-year mark as a veteran board member.