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Week, New Year Impacted by Weather
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.
Barnesville Council Approves Oil/Gas Lease
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.
Guernsey County Well Pad Explosion/Fire
(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 […]
National Day of Mourning Declared, Flags at Half Staff
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.
Pickens Wraps Up 40-Year Career
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.
Barnesville KFC/A&W Is No More
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
Historic Tax Credit Program Benefits 37 Ohio Projects
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced more than $56 million in tax credits to support the rehabilitation of historic buildings across the state.
Bipartisan Capital Funding Bill Sponsored by Senator Chavez Heads to May Primary
House Joint Resolution 8 passed the Ohio Senate which is the first step in renewing the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The SCIP provides grants and loans for infrastructure capital projects in local municipalities.