April Barnesville Board Meeting: Fiscal Award of Excellence
At the April 23 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Micah Fuchs announced that the Barnesville treasurer’s office received an Ohio Auditor of State Award for excellence.
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Barnesville Chamber Celebrates Spring Banquet
The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce commemorated its 2026 spring banquet with dinner, prizes and speeches Thursday evening.
Knox Named Citizen of the Year
The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce awarded William Knox, CPA, the title of Citizen of the Year at its spring banquet Thursday.
Watt Center for History & the Arts Hosts Annual Student Art Show
The Watt Center for History & the Arts will feature elementary students’ art work this spring.
The art show will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Watt Center, 515 Watt Ave for public viewing.
Council Hears from Candidate, Considers Legislation
Results of the April 6 Barnesville Village Council meeting is shared. Council meets again Monday night – April 20 at 7 p.m.
42nd Annual Blood Bash: a BHS May Tradition
Barnesville High School’s 42nd annual Blood Bash is returning this year with a full day of donations and activities.
The Blood Bash will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 8 in the Barnesville High School gymnasium and wrestling room, 910 Shamrock Drive.
Hospital Roof Project Impacts Access on April 17
The main entrance to WVU Medicine/Barnesville hospital will be temporarily closed again on Friday, April 17th for scheduled roof repair work.
Governor DeWine, Ohio EPA Announce $65 Million DuPont Settlement Distribution
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director John Logue today announced details on the distribution of $65 million in funding from the 2023 environmental restoration settlement with DuPont. Barnesville will receive $5 Million.
Wine Hobby Turns into Growing Ohio Valley Business
What began as a pastime has grown into a company whose wines are now sold in dozens of retail locations in the Ohio Valley.
Bethesda Water, Sewer Rate Hike to Get Final Vote Wednesday Night
During its March meeting, Bethesda Village Council moved closer to enacting a water and sewer rate increase after hearing from members of the public on a variety of matters.