Enterprise Album
Area history is revealed weekly through the Enterprise Album, a feature that ran in the former Barnesville Enterprise from 1948 until its end in 2021.
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OUE Theatre Announces Open Auditions for ‘Our Town’
Ohio University Eastern Theatre (OUE) is excited to announce open auditions for its upcoming spring production of Our Town, a classic American play by Thornton Wilder. Auditions will take place on Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9 at 7 pm in the OUE Theatre.
Thanksgiving Fellowship
Barnesville Rotarians and Kiwanians met together for the two club’s annual joint Thanksgiving meal.
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Walton Retirement Home Accepting Donations for Children and Pets
The Walton Home is accepting donations for children and animals in need for the cold winter months.
Barnesville Hospital Among Six WVU Hospitals Recognized for Excellence
In observation of National Rural Health Day (Nov. 20), six WVU Medicine hospitals have earned 2025 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in rural healthcare
Travis to the Rescue!
The town’s bucket truck broke down this week while village employees were attempting to hang the snowflake decorations, Roger Deal, village administrator reports. Travis Kaiser, owner of KSGR Solutions, volunteered to assist with his time and equipment to complete the job.
Somerton 4-H Club Elects
The Somerton Ridgerunners newly elected officers were installed on Sunday, November 16th during a candlelight ceremony.
Underground Railroad Museum Presents Thunder & Song
The Underground Railroad Museum is preparing to welcome Civil War author and historian Daniel Dorsch during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Ohio Hills Folk Festival, East Guernsey School District Awarded Grants
The Guernsey County Foundation, with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $99,501 during its 2025 grant cycle to advance 25 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities.