Snowstorm Closes Schools
Most area schools are closed Tuesday, March 17 due to weather conditions.
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Council Votes to Move Ahead with Lake Purchase
The village of Barnesville is moving forward with the purchase of Long Run Lake despite one council member’s “hell no” vote.
Fire Chars Acreage near Temperanceville
A fire ignited by a tree blown down onto a power line Sunday afternoon covered 8.8 wooded acres along State Route 379 near Temperanceville according to a spokesperson for the Somerton Volunteer Fire Department.
Chamber Seeks ‘Barnesville Collection’ Pieces
Thirty years ago, during the heyday of the “Barnesville Victorian Village Project,” local Bread and Breakfast operator Janet Thompson commissioned a 14-piece set of miniature buildings that were popular collector pieces.
Barnesville Chamber Director Jill Hissom is currently seeking a number of pieces to form a complete set of the collection. The chamber would like to raffle them off via a fundraiser to raise funds for chamber events.
Area Public Meetings March 16-21
The following public meetings and gatherings are scheduled the week of March 16-21.
Chavez Announces Local Fire Grants
State Senator Brian Chavez (R-Marietta) announced earlier week nearly 200 fire departments across Ohio will be receiving Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grants, enabling departments to better equip themselves and protect their communities.
Barnesville Survey Results Graphics
As part of the Barnesville Vision Plan, 855 area residents completed a consumer survey, the results of which were shared with the public Thursday night.
‘Vision Plan’ Shared with Barnesville Community
Many residents attended a meeting Thursday evening to learn the results of last year’s community survey and see how the village could move forward through a newly developed vision plan.
High Winds Friday Down Power Lines, Trees
Winds that at times were recorded as high as 70 mph buffeted eastern Ohio Friday afternoon and evening resulting in widespread damage and one injury.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from March 5-11 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.