New Barnesville Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief Take Over
Barnesville Fire & EMS began the year under new leadership as Robert “Bob” Froehlich Jr. and Chris Hendershot assumed the roles of fire chief and assistant fire chief Jan. 1.
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National FFA Week: Spotlighting the Barnesville Chapter
From February 21 to February 28, the National FFA Organization will celebrate National FFA Week. Here is what Barnesville FFA is doing.
Former ODOT Leader Dave Schafer Announces Run for County Commissioner
Lifelong Belmont County Republican resident David Schafer — who has more than three decades of experience in transportation, infrastructure and public service — announced his candidacy for Belmont County Commissioner.
The Enclave at Barnesville Receives a Makeover
The Enclave at Barnesville marked its new ownership and recent renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house last Wednesday evening.
Now Open: Parent Registration for Student Mental Health Seminar
Belmont County parents and guardians of students, grades K-12, are invited to register and attend a seminar presented by Wendy Ware on adolescent depression and suicide prevention.
Lafferty VFD Awarded ODNR Grant
The Lafferty VFD is one of 10 area volunteer fire departments recently awarded grants by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Bethesda to Negotiate for Portion of Epworth Park Property
Bethesda Village Council this month pondered a water rate increase and authorized its solicitor, along with the fiscal officer and/or mayor, to negotiate to purchase a portion of an Epworth Park lot for the village.
Leadership Ohio Appoints 2026 Fellows
Leadership Ohio announces the members of its incoming Class of 2026. Following a rigorous selection process that saw nearly 200 nominees from every corner of the state, 35 visionary leaders have been tapped to examine Ohio’s most vital issues and collaborate on initiatives that bolster the state’s civic vitality and long-term success.
Barnesville Shamrock Athletics Schedule Feb. 23-Mar. 1
Barnesville athletes will participate in several sporting events in the coming week as teams move into post-season play.
BECI Group Donates to the American Heart Association
The Belmont County Correctional Institution’s Women in Corrections present a check to the American Heart Association, in the wake of Warden Shelbie Smith’s Woman of Impact nomination.