In the News – Area Briefs
Brief news notes Barnesville and eastern Ohio are profiled.
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Restaurant Manager Named
Cory Rush was recently promoted to General Manager of the Barnesville Dairy Queen.
Downtown Business Buildings Available
Two downtown Barnesville business buildings are now available.
Obituaries Now Posted in Real Time
Area obituaries are now posted online at Barnesville Area News throughout the week and not held until all news collected throughout the week is posted. Check the site here. If you are aware of an out-of-town former resident who has passed, please send us an email providing the name of the deceased and the name/town […]
Ribbon Cutting Set for Businesses
The owner of two related businesses in Somerton will stage an official ribbon cutting on March 10.
Seasonal Workers, Resource Officer Sought
Barnesville is seeking seasonal employees and a school resource officer.
‘Old Guard’ Selected for Council Seats
Monday night, after “closed session” interviews with five of six candidates for two open village council seats, Barnesville council members selected two former members for the positions for the remainder of 2025.
BOE Renews Treasurer’s Contract
The Barnesville School Board approved several measures including a new contract for the district’s treasurer at the February 20 meeting.
Are Library Events and News
News of the area’s two libraries is profiled weekly.
Fundraiser for UL MS Outdoor Zone
The Union Local School District is currently raising funds to create an outdoor recreational and educational zone for our students. The facility will feature basketball, pickleball and volleyball along with other uses.