Storm Packs Wallop
The massive storm affecting over two dozen states and impacting the lives of over two million Americans arrived in eastern Ohio a little later than originally anticipated.
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Area Under Winter Storm Watch
Thursday evening, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire region far in advance of a major snow storm expected to arrive in eastern Ohio tomorrow.
New Fire Chief, Assistant Chief Appointed
During its first meeting of 2026, Barnesville Village Council hired a new fire chief and assistant chief, considered whether to purchase a new ambulance and sold a dump truck.
BACE Gets Contract Agreement with Barnesville Schools
The Barnesville Area Classified Employees (BACE) have been working without a contract at Barnesville Exempted School District since June 30, 2025. After eight months of negotiations, BACE and the school district reached an agreement. BACE members voted 45-2 on January 7 to accept the tentative agreement.
New Council Members Sworn in, Mayor Objects to Rehiring of Solicitor
As four new Barnesville Village Council members took their seats Monday, Mayor Jake Hershberger filed a written objection to one of the final actions of the previous council in 2025.
Barnesville Board of Education Swears in New Members
The first business item was swearing in the re-elected Board members, Leslie Schulz and Tammy Wells, to their new four-year term.
Council Suspends Rules, Re-employs Solicitor
Barnesville Village Council voted Monday to re-employ Solicitor Richard A. Myser for two more years, despite Mayor Jake Hershberger’s desire to consider other candidates for the job.
Village Solicitor Appointment Issue Returns
The final council meeting for four current village council members – Brad Hudson, Tony Johnson, Tim McKelvey and Les Tickhill – possibly stands to be an explosive one.
Suspect Arrested for Quaker City Bank Robbery
Monday morning Guernsey County Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden announced that charges of aggravated robbery, a felony of the first degree, have been filed against Robert McFarland of Mount Pleasant, Ohio for the bank robbery on July 25 at the Citizens National Bank branch in Quaker City.
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