Barnesville Celebrates 2026 Commencement
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District will present diplomas for the 148th time to the class of 2026 on Tuesday, May 19.
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High School Chiller System Contract Approved
At a special meeting at 7 a.m. Monday morning, the Barnesville Board of Education approved a contract with Energy Optimizers USA, LLC, a broker, for $288,380.00 for improvements to the aging chiller system at Barnesville High School.
Community Leader Mourned, Honored
Mayor Jake Hershberger began the May 4 village council meeting with a moment of silence in honor and memory of Tim Rockwell.
Voters Narrowly Approve School Measure
A full 20 percent of votes cast in Tuesday’s election were cast by residents of the Union Local School District as citizens narrowly approved a 3-mill, five-year permanent improvement levy to fund much needed repairs at the district’s school campus.
Depot Roof Project Approved
A bid to repair the roof of the historic Barnesville Depot was selected and approved during the April 20 meeting of Village Council.
Loudin Hits Key to Shamrock Win
Peyton Loudin drove in four runs on two hits to lead Barnesville past Bridgeport 10-6 on Thursday at Barnesville Memorial Park.
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.
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.