Public Meetings in the Coming Week
Public meetings in the coming week include the Barnesville Village Council Meeting.
Events
Captina Science Pub Focuses on Native Fishes
The next Captina Science Pub, featuring native fishes of central Appalachia, is set for 6 p.m., August 25 at the Main Street Barrel House, 137 E. Main Street, Barnesville. Dr. Stuart Welsh, a research fish biologist for USGS and WVU Professor, will present an informative talk on the subject. Attendees are invited to come early […]
Gardening Couple Brings One-of-a-Kind Ornamental Grassland Garden to Ohio Valley
A gardening couple began work on growing grasses in an Ornamental Grassland Garden that will be the only one of its kind in the United States on the farm at Old World Garden.
The Grassland Gardens is a garden all based upon ornamental grasses. The project takes three years to complete due to the plants needing years to bloom. Phase one took place this year, and owners Jim and Mary Competti have added a couple thousand plants so far, including a variety of 24 ornamental grasses.
Assumption Parish Family Picnic
Members of the Assumption Catholic Church Parish are invited to take part in the annual family picnic at 5 p.m., August 17 at Barnesville Memorial Park.
A Bargain Hunter’s Paradise
Snap up some great bargains and help a great cause at the Barnesville State Theater Company’s Yard Sale at the Belmont Grange Hall Friday and Saturday.
Half Acre Homesteading Event Features Native Plant Landscaping
The final Half Acre Homesteading class for 2025 is all about Native Plant Landscaping. The class will take place at 6 p.m., September 9 at the Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 45422 Roscoe Road, St. Clairsville.
DeWine Cuts Ribbon for Rest Areas
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine celebrated the opening of three new re-imagined rest area buildings with ribbon-cuttings Monday in Belmont and Washington counties.
Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser
A Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser takes place today.
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Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce Creates Back to School Fun
Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s third Fun in the Ville event this summer will feature a “Back to School” theme this August.
The free event will take place at 4 p.m. Aug. 7 at the West Main Street parking lot.