Upcoming Public Meetings
Several organizational meetings for local government bodies are scheduled over the next couple of weeks.
News
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.
“Christmas in the Park” Up Through Jan. 2
The second annual Christmas in the Park display at Barnesville Memorial Park will run each evening now through Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Organization News
News this week comes from Foster Hope Ohio Valley, Barnesville VFW, Belmont County Senior Services and Barnesville Rotary.
Area Library News
News from the Bethesda Public Library is featured this week.
Pickens Wraps Up 40-Year Career
Barnesville businessman Scott Pickens ends a 40-year career with his family firm Pickens Hauling next Tuesday. A new owner/operator takes over in the new year.
Barnesville KFC/A&W Is No More
The fast-food KFC/A & W Restaurant located at the intersection of East Main, Bethesda Street Extension and Railroad Street closed Monday, December 23. T
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.