Area Library News
News from the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library and Bethesda Public Library is profiled here.
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School News
News of area schools included upcoming registration deadlines and special events.
Jets Grapplers Claim Second at OVAC 3A
The Jets came in behind Barnesville the in OVAC Tournament at WesBanco Arena January 25.
Thompson Named Ohio All Stars Coach
Union Local’s head football coach will direct the Ohio All Starts in July.
Lady Shamrocks OVAC Runners Up
Barnesville came in second at the OVAC Championships.
Barnesville Wrestlers Advance to State Duals
Barnesville wrestlers are again headed to the state competition.
Shamrock Wrestlers OVAC Dual Champs
Barnesville Shamrock wrestlers won the 2025 OVAC 3A Dual Meet this week.
Somerton Event Benefits LifeWise Program
The music and square dance at the Somerton Community Church’s social hall on January 18 netted $608 for the Barnesville LifeWise program director Liza Spence . Rev. Dale Warrick of Community is shown handing over the donation to program director.
Belmont Savings Supports Backpack Program
The Belmont Savings Bank quarterly “Jeans Day” funds were donated to the Barnesville School Districts’ Backpack Program lasts week. “Every time our team wears jeans to work, we’re contributing to a cause that matters,” the company post noted.
OUE Dean Will Return to Faculty Role
Ohio University Regional Higher Education announced that Dr. David Rohall, Dean of Campus and Community Relations for the Eastern campus, will be stepping down as dean and returning to the faculty, effective May 15, 2025.