On Friday, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06), who represents the greater Barnesville area, introduced the Italian Heroes and Heritage Act, legislation that preserves Columbus Day as a nationwide federal holiday honoring Italian American heritage and the historical contributions of Christopher Columbus.
The Goaliners, a group of alumni and friends of supporting the Barnesville Football Stadium, recently provided the district with a $40,000 check completing the organization’s $100,000 pledge for the Stadium lighting and turf project.
Football players, cheerleaders, band members, students, and fans wore pink at Friday’s football game. It was not only homecoming but also the Rock the Cure game, raising awareness for Breast Cancer. After the first quarter, Anita Rogers was recognized and honored as this year’s Rock the Cure recipient. The MS Cheerleading Coaches, Katey and Emily […]
The 2025 Union Local High School Homecoming Queen and King will be crowned during Halftime ceremonies Friday night at Jets Stadium, Morristown.
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from October 4 through October 8 are reported below. October 4, 2025 1:43 am — Mile Marker 208, eastbound Interstate 70. A deputy gave a male driver a ride to Love’s, because his truck had run out of fuel. 2:44 […]
Union Local Schools Superintendent Zach Shutler will be available to answer citizens questions 4-5 p.m. Thursday prior to the October UL Board of Education Meeting at the ULHS Learning Center. The UL School District is seeking a proposed levy of 2 mills for a continuous permanent improvement levy. The last tax ballot measure approved by […]
The Village of Barnesville Public Works Department will begin collecting leaves October 20. Leaves must be placed in compostable paper bags and placed at the curb. Leaves in plastic trash bags will not be collected. Bags must contain leaves only.
On a bright Thursday afternoon a contractor was busy installing a new sign for the West Main Street Church of Christ congregation that meets at 237 West Main Street, Barnesville. The sign, complete with a computerized messaging system, is the third for community churches. The First Christian Church and East Main Street Church of Christ […]
The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) County Subcommittee meeting for Belmont County is set for November 5 at 1 p.m. at the county commission office in the courthouse.
This month’s meeting takes place two days before the regularly scheduled meeting date.