Belmont County officials declared a Level 2 Snow Emergency overnight Sunday as the first of two snowstorms greeted residents Monday morning. The week ended with a Level 1 declaration late Friday night as more snow fell creating treacherous travel conditions Saturday.
A Tabletop Exercise hosted by Barnesville Schools in partnership with the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) to enhance emergency preparedness and improve the district’s safety plan on January 3 at Barnesville High School.
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The last few days of 2024 and the start of 2025 were impacted by Mother Nature. Sunday as high winds at times exceeded 60 mph in the Barnesville area, it put an early end to the “Christmas in the Park Displays”. The displays were intended to remain in place through January 2.
At the December 30 Barnesville Village Council Meeting, in a five to one vote (Steven Hill opposed) the council passed an ordinance to accept Grenadier Energy’s bid on an oil and gas lease on a 10.376-acre lot in Warren Township owned by the village. Grenadier’s bid was $6,750 per acre “bonus payment” plus a 20 percent royalty.
(Antrim Community Fire Department Photo: Facebook) The quiet, peaceful rural landscape of the Antrim community located northwest of Fairview was marred by a storage tank at a well pad at about 5:45 pm Thursday, January 2. The Antrim Community Fire Department was the first responders on the scene that later included additional departments including […]
President Biden and Governor DeWine have ordered flags at half staff in memory of former President Jimmy Carder who died on December 29 at the age of 100.
Barnesville businessman Scott Pickens ends a 40-year career with his family firm Pickens Hauling next Tuesday. A new owner/operator takes over in the new year.
The fast-food KFC/A & W Restaurant located at the intersection of East Main, Bethesda Street Extension and Railroad Street closed Monday, December 23. T