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Area High School Football Scores This Week

Area High School Football Scores This Week

The area’s five high school football teams were on the field Friday night. Results follow: Barnesville – 40, Bellaire – 0 Union Local – 15, Indian Creek – 23 Buckeye Trail – 28, Newark Catholic – 32 Shenandoah – 0, Waterford – 49 Monroe Central – 21, River – 14

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Ohio Hub: Rural Teacher Kickoff Celebration at OUE

Ohio Hub: Rural Teacher Kickoff Celebration at OUE

On September 3, Rural Schools Collaborative Executive Director Taylor McCabe-Juhnke joined Ohio University Patton College School of Education and Building Bridges to Careers for their back-to-school Rural Teacher Corps Kick Off event on Ohio University’s Eastern campus in St Clairsville, Ohio.

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BHS Theater Department Unveils Bracket Sheet

BHS Theater Department Unveils Bracket Sheet

The Barnesville High School Theater Department released the bracket sheet for the 2026 musical production choice. Each week, another round is revealed during chamber choir class and recorded live on TikTok. The TikTok video is posted to the Barnesville High School Theater Department Facebook page. Music Instructor Devin Blair said, “This is a fun way […]

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Hometown Supports Coach Sawvel

Hometown Supports Coach Sawvel

AKRON – Over 100 Barnesville residents and natives showed up at InfoCison Stadium last Thursday night to support local native Jay Sawvel as his University of Wyoming Cowboys took on the Akron University Zips.   The University’s website noted “the Cowboys posted the first shut out in a season opener since the 1977 season with […]

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Barnesville Retains Bill Dowler Trophy

Barnesville Retains Bill Dowler Trophy

Barnesville retained the coveted Bill Dowler Trophy Friday night as the Shamrocks tamed the Meadowbrook Colts 51-21 at Shamrock Stadium. Junior Trey Toliver was named Dairy Queen Player of the Game with 191 yards rushing on 26 carries. Toliver also scored four touchdowns. Senior Koby Jones had 88 yards rushing on 2 carries and scored […]

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Ohio: The Birthplace of 4-H

Ohio: The Birthplace of 4-H

Today, 4-H serves as the United States’ largest youth development organization, supporting nearly six million youth annually as they build lifelong skills and grow into young leaders. However, the beginnings of 4-H can be traced back to Clark County, Ohio, where the first meeting was held more than 120 years ago.

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Barnesville School Staff Recognized for Excellence

Barnesville School Staff Recognized for Excellence

As the Barnesville School District’s staff returned to start the new school year, several teachers and classified staff were recognized for their excellence. When school ended last year, the administration met and selected a teacher of the year for each building. Each teacher of the year received a $500 cash award, provided by the Barnesville […]

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