Barnesville Chamber Celebrates Spring Banquet
The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce commemorated its 2026 spring banquet with dinner, prizes and speeches Thursday evening.
Events
Michael Schuster Serves as Keynote Speaker at Chamber Banquet
Michael Schuster, FAIA, LEED AP Founder & Principal of MSA Design, came back to his hometown to speak at the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce spring banquet.
Master of Ceremonies John Rataiczak introduced Schuster, a Barnesville native, before he took the stage to share how the community shaped his life and the journey behind his success.
Knox Named Citizen of the Year
The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce awarded William Knox, CPA, the title of Citizen of the Year at its spring banquet Thursday.
Bethesda Library Book Club
A Novel Bunch Book Club at Bethesda Public Library will discuss “Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry at 3 p.m. Monday, May 11th.
1/2 Acre Homesteading Class on Sustainable Meats
The Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District’s popular Half Acre Homesteading class returns on May 12. The class will take place at Crossroads Farm, 45021 Belmont-Centerville Road, Belmont for “an in-depth look at Sustainable Meats”.
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Rural Teacher Corps Plans Family Hike at Dysart Woods
Through hands-on experiences and community partnerships, students are gaining practical skills in education, leadership and engagement. Their latest effort brings that learning into the community with a Family Hike at Dysart Woods on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m., hosted by Ohio University Eastern’s Rural Teacher Corps in partnership with Captina Conservancy and Building Bridges to Careers.
May Senior Citizens Newsletter
The May monthly newsletter distributed by the Belmont County Committee on Aging is now available online free of charge.
Watt Center for History & the Arts Hosts Annual Student Art Show
The Watt Center for History & the Arts will feature elementary students’ art work this spring.
The art show will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Watt Center, 515 Watt Ave for public viewing.
BHS Classes of 1966, 1981 Announce Reunion Plans
School and class reunion season will get underway shortly after next month’s high school graduations. Two BHS classes are busy planning anniversary events this summer.
42nd Annual Blood Bash: a BHS May Tradition
Barnesville High School’s 42nd annual Blood Bash is returning this year with a full day of donations and activities.
The Blood Bash will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 8 in the Barnesville High School gymnasium and wrestling room, 910 Shamrock Drive.