UL Cheerleaders Claim OVAC Titles
The Union Local Jets High School Cheerleaders were named OVAC Game Day Building Champs at the first ever OVAC competition that took place at Wheeling University on Nov. 22.
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It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas at BHS
Placing a decorated Christmas tree in the Barnesville High School lobby has been a longstanding tradition. In fact, Davis Christmas Trees LLC has donated a tree since 1971. The Key Club purchased new lights and ornaments several years ago. Under the supervision of Instructional Aide Adrienne Burkhart and Custodian Bernard Saffell, students assisted in setting […]
BHS Students Saves Grandma’s Life
After finding his grandma unconscious, Kayden Anderson administered CPR until the emergency squad arrived. “Kayden is my superstar! He is an incredible young man,” exclaimed Michelle Holt, Kayden’s grandma.
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest at the Victorian Mansion
The Barnesville Elementary students in grades 1-4 demonstrated their artistic talents by decorating the four Christmas trees on the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum’s front porch. This is the second year for the tree decorating contest sponsored by the Victorian Mansion.
Belmont County CIC Essay Contest Winners
Crystal Lorimor, director of the Community Improvement Corporation of Belmont County, released the names of this year’s winners for “The Future of Belmont County” essay contest for youth.
Chamber Staging Holiday Contests
The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce is staging two holiday contests.
Union Local Holiday Collections
Students, staff and residents of the Union Local School District will collect non-perishable food items and coats in December.
Thanksgiving Snow Stories
Several stories from the Thanksgiving Weekend Snow of 1950 were shared by readers of Barnesville Area News.
Thanksgiving Storm Recorded in Barnesville Photographs
Karl F. Eichhorn, Jr., a 1943 BHS grad, WWII veteran, and lifelong professional photographer, was in town and recorded the 1950 Thanksgiving Snowstorm.
Thanksgiving Snow of 1950 Recounted
The Thanksgiving Snowstorm in 1950 ground transportation and the local economy to a halt for several weeks.