Sunflower Beauties
Sunflowers in full bloom currently fill a Barnesville area farm field.
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Third Story Bradfield Building Project
The Ohio Hills Health Center, current owner/caretaker of Barnesville’s signature historic Bradfield Building, announced this past week that renovation of the third story will get underway shortly.
Summer Lunch Program Report
Kim Henderson, one of five coordinators and kitchen manager for the Barnesville Summer Lunch Program, reports on the 2025 program.
Barnesville Schools Go Cell Phone Free
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District has adopted a no cell phone policy to stay in compliance with the state law.
The no cell phone policy extends to the high school, middle and elementary school.
After a law passed in the State of Ohio, all schools must adopt a policy prohibiting cell phone use by students during the instructional day by Jan. 1 2026.
Bethesda Resident is New Board of Elections Member
Belmont County Board of Election’s newest board member will take the place of a former member who died in June, filling the shoes of the longtime respected member.
The BOE swore Belmont County native Teresa Schafer in to take the place of former member Frankie Carnes.
Guernsey County Fair Set for September 8-14
The Guernsey County Fair will take place September 8-14 at Old Washington.
SR 379 Closes One Week Beginning Monday
Several area ODOT road projects are planned in the coming weeks including the closing of SR 379 south of Baileys Mills beginning Sept. 8.
‘Old Glory’ Collection
American Legion Post #312 teamed up with the Belmont County C-CAP program this week removing American Flags from veterans’ graves at Morristown and Belmont area cemeteries.
Fair Goers Enjoy a Family Tradition
Belmont County has been celebrating the fair this week with livestock shows, entertainment, food and rides.
But the fair isn’t over yet. Friday ended the night with the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association Tractor & Truck Pull. Saturday will feature an open beef show, Belmont County Truck & Tractor Pull, line dancing and the junior fair square dance and more. While Sunday features entertainment, Power Wheels Derby followed by Demolition Derby and more.
Belmont County Celebrates 176 Years of the Fair
Belmont County celebrates 176 years of the fair.