Through a grant from the Barnesville Area Education Foundation, the Barnesville School District purchased 100 Help Belts, which are available to Barnesville students and their families. In the event of a car accident where the driver becomes injured, the Help Belt notifies first responders of an individual’s potential inability to communicate verbally or follow the directions of first responders.
The Barnesville Water Department has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to emergency waterline repairs.
Monday morning Guernsey County Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden announced that charges of aggravated robbery, a felony of the first degree, have been filed against Robert McFarland of Mount Pleasant, Ohio for the bank robbery on July 25 at the Citizens National Bank branch in Quaker City.
Sporting events from Dec. 22 through Dec. 28 are shared.
On January 2, 2019, 1954 BHS graduate John H. Borton died at the age of 82. His will directed his property in Oxford Township, Guernsey County, be sold and the proceeds split between the Barnesville Area Education Foundation and the East Guernsey School District.
Barnesville community organizations are bringing comfort and joy to children, family and elders this holiday season through charitable projects.
Holiday week hours for the Bethesda Public Library is shared.
On December 16, the Barnesville Performing Arts presented the second performance of the winter concert series in the BHS Auditorium. This event included the beginning band, intermediate band, and chamber band.
Claymont claimed the crown of the Barnesville Doan Ford Invitational. Barnesville takes second place out of a field of 17 teams.
Barnesville Schools Athletic games, contests and matches for Dec. 16-20 are shared.