UPDATE: Beallsville High Closed
The Switzerland of Ohio Local School District Board of Education will consider “suspending” classes 9-12 at Beallsville High School at a special meeting Thursday, May 29.
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Jones Steps Down for Federal Appointment
Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport) has accepted an appointment from President Donald Trump to serve in the U.S. Department of Agriculture as State Executive Director for the Ohio Farm Service Agency and will be resigning from his seat as state representative of the 95th Ohio House District, effective June 1, 2025.
Reflections About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by our military men and women, so that we may live lives of peace and freedom. Many of the Memorial Day speakers touched on these themes.
Airport Day is May 31
The Annual Barnesville-Bradfield Airport Day will take place Saturday, May 31. More details coming soon1
Barnesville School Board Meeting Recap
The Barnesville Board of Education handled several items at the May 15 meeting preparing for the new fiscal year that begins July 1.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpted entries from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs for May 11-18.
Sheriff’s Department Officers Recognized
Five employees of the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office were recognized recently for their life saving efforts on April 15.
I-70 Accidents Snarl Traffic
Three accidents on I-70 between Lady Bend Hill and the western edge of Fairview snarled traffic during the past week.
Business Briefs
Downtown window display, Fairyland is open, Woodsfield Savings Banking School grads, Belmont Career Center Clinic, Karing Hands Massage Service news, Summer produce stand.
Patriotic Downtown Barnesville
Veterans’ banners, decorative flower baskets and crisp new American flags adorn downtown Barnesville light posts.