Paving and Roof Repairs Planned in Coming Months
An extensive paving project will begin at the intersection of Main and Chestnut streets on May 11, and bids for a new roof on the Barnesville Depot will be opened April 8.
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Barnesville BOE Moves Forward on HS Parking Lot Project
At its meeting, the Barnesville Board of Education awarded a bid to Bostic Concrete Service to complete phase one of a parking lot improvement project.
Fire Department Billing Changes Proposed
Proposed legislation was introduced Monday to Barnesville Village Council, which also heard updates on a number of ongoing issues.
Council Votes to Move Ahead with Lake Purchase
The village of Barnesville is moving forward with the purchase of Long Run Lake despite one council member’s “hell no” vote.
‘Vision Plan’ Shared with Barnesville Community
Many residents attended a meeting Thursday evening to learn the results of last year’s community survey and see how the village could move forward through a newly developed vision plan.
Water Department Valve Work Impacts Service/ Traffic
The Barnesville Water Department is currently working on a valve replacement project on East Main Street at Grace Avenue, according to a release from the Village of Barnesville.
Barnesville Vision Plan Reveal at Public Meeting
The Community Improvement Corporation of Belmont County and the Village of Barnesville will present the community vision plan outlining ideas for the village’s future at this week’s meeting.
Lou Holtz and Barnesville
After the announcement Wednesday of the passing of legendary college football coach Lou Holtz at the age of 89 is a reminder of his visit to Barnesville in April 1987 when he was the featured speaker at the annual Barnesville Chamber of Commerce Spring Banquet.
Divided Council Fails to Move Forward with Lake Purchase
Barnesville Village Council members were divided last week on whether to purchase 407 acres, including a large lake, for $1.7 million, with newer members ultimately saying they need more time to decide.
Major Fire on Bailey Road Visible for Miles
The brilliant, clear midday sky in eastern Ohio was pierced by a thick dark plume of smoke Saturday afternoon as a fire of yet, undetermined origin destroyed a storage building/barn at Stenger Trucking, 61516 Bailey Road east of Barnesville.