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.
Government
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.
Barnesville Gains Rescue Boat
Thanks to a private grant from TC Energy for $24,000, Barnesville Fire and EMS purchased a new rescue boat.
Ohio Expands Anti-Dumping Campaign
Building on the success of the “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is expanding the campaign to include funding for community cleanup efforts.
Insurance Double Take
At Monday’s Village Council meeting, Kathleen Lucas, secretary of the Senior Citizen’s Center, showed up at the council meeting to discuss the double paying of insurance on the senior center building by the senior center and the Village Council.
Barnesville School Board Moves on Grant Application, Hears Administrative Reports
Barnesville School Board Moves on Grant Application, Hears Administrative Reports
James Benner, Sr., transportation planner/GIS coordinator for the Bel-O-Mar Regional Planning Council, was present at the November board meeting to describe the Safe Routes to School Travel program and to answer any questions.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Several local meetings are on tap in the coming week…..
Upcoming Public Meetings
Barnesville Village Council will meet Monday, December 2 at the municipal building at 7:00.