Barnesville State Theater Reopens with Lady and the Tramp
The Barnesville State Theater and Ohio Goes to the Movies presented a showing of Lady and the Tramp on May 23, 2026.
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Butler Honored for Blood Bash Dedication at May Board Meeting
The May 21 Barnesville Board of Education meeting began with several recognitions.
Barnesville Community Honors the Fallen at Memorial Day Service
Barnesville American Legion Post #168 held a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 at the Veteran’s Plaza in Barnesville.
Barnesville Memorial Day Program Planned
Barnesville American Legion Post #168 announces the upcoming Memorial Day Observance for the community. The program will take place at Veterans’ Plaza at the corner of E. Main and N. Arch streets from 11:00 am – 12:00 Noon, Monday.
UL Senior Jets Celebrate Graduation
Union Local High School’s Commencement is set for Friday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
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.
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.