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BHS Musical Round One: Bracket #3

BHS Musical Round One: Bracket #3

Round One Bracket #3 winners were revealed during the chamber choir class. Hear the students’ reactions to Instructor Devin Blair as he announces the winners.

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2025 Pumpkin Royalty Named at Pageant

2025 Pumpkin Royalty Named at Pageant

The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Queen’s Pageant was held at Barnesville High School Auditorium on Sunday. The 2025 pageant winners are Queen Ella Keller, Bellaire; Princess Maggie Schnegg, Barnesville; and Mini Miss Rose Jefferis, Barnesville. Judging is based on a private interview, a talent presentation, an on-stage speech, and evening gown modeling. This year’s judges included […]

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Eyes of Freedom Escorted into Barnesville

Eyes of Freedom Escorted into Barnesville

Sunday afternoon, the Eyes of Freedom motorcade arrived, led by Barnesville Police and followed by a motorcycle brigade. Once in town, the Barnesville Fire Department joined in the escort through the “Flag Bridge” created by ladder fire trucks. The Eyes of Freedom Opening Ceremony is Monday, September 22, at 6:00 pm in the Barnesville Middle […]

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I-70 Nighttime Work Planned

I-70 Nighttime Work Planned

The Ohio Department of Transportation has two I-70 nighttime projects planned in this area. The September 18 update provided by the state reveals: I-70 westbound nighttime lane restriction at EXIT 208: Starting next Thursday ODOT’s contractor will begin nighttime work on I-70 westbound at Exit 208 (SR 149) to prepare for the upcoming interchange improvement […]

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