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Fair Goers Enjoy a Family Tradition

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.

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Belmont County Sheriff’s Log

Belmont County Sheriff’s Log

Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from August 29 through September 3 are reported below. August 29, 2025 7:53 am — Commercial business near Morristown Exchange. Two vehicles were in a motor vehicle collision. A deputy responded to take information for a crash report. 10:11 pm […]

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Ohio Hub: Rural Teacher Kickoff Celebration at OUE

Ohio Hub: Rural Teacher Kickoff Celebration at OUE

On September 3, Rural Schools Collaborative Executive Director Taylor McCabe-Juhnke joined Ohio University Patton College School of Education and Building Bridges to Careers for their back-to-school Rural Teacher Corps Kick Off event on Ohio University’s Eastern campus in St Clairsville, Ohio.

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BHS Theater Department Unveils Bracket Sheet

BHS Theater Department Unveils Bracket Sheet

The Barnesville High School Theater Department released the bracket sheet for the 2026 musical production choice. Each week, another round is revealed during chamber choir class and recorded live on TikTok. The TikTok video is posted to the Barnesville High School Theater Department Facebook page. Music Instructor Devin Blair said, “This is a fun way […]

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Assumption Parishioners Picnic in the Park

Assumption Parishioners Picnic in the Park

The Barnesville Assumption Church held its parish picnic on Sunday, August 17, at the Barnesville Memorial Park in the Bunting Shelter House. Traditionally, the picnic happens on the Sunday nearest the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15. Before dinner, Father Dave Cornett and the parishioners celebrated Mass. Inside Out BBQ, […]

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