Area Fire Departments Issue 2024 Reports
Several area volunteer fire departments have issued activity reports for the year 2024.
Government
Upcoming Public Meetings
Several organizational meetings for local government bodies are scheduled over the next couple of weeks.
Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities Public Form Set
The Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities will host its annual public former from 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, January 7 at the organization’s headquarters, 68421 Hammond Road, east of St. Clairsville.
Historic Tax Credit Program Benefits 37 Ohio Projects
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced more than $56 million in tax credits to support the rehabilitation of historic buildings across the state.
Bipartisan Capital Funding Bill Sponsored by Senator Chavez Heads to May Primary
House Joint Resolution 8 passed the Ohio Senate which is the first step in renewing the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The SCIP provides grants and loans for infrastructure capital projects in local municipalities.
Barnesville Christmas Tree Collection
The Barnesville Street Department will collect Christmas Trees left curbside through January 10.
In the News
Belmont County Sheriff and TV personality retirements, county commissioner term ends, snow causes accident and new members added to Fairview VFD were In the News this week.
Theater Group Pitches Project
More than two dozen members of the Barnesville State Theater Company organization attended December 16th’s Barnesville council meeting, including officers and member and group attorney, Aaron Bruggeman of Bricker Graydon’s Barnesville office. The group has raised more than $355,00 since August, 2022, 85% from private citizens. The company asked the council to consider their request for a loan which would be used for a stage, tiered, seating, HVAC, and electric work.
Board Honors Football Team, Coach, Spelling Bee Winners
At the beginning of December 17 Barnesville School Board Meeting, members honored the OVAC Championship Football team, Coach Blake Allen and Middle School Spelling Bee Winners.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Public meetings scheduled this week includes Barnesville Council and Barnesville School Board.