Barnesville Board of Education Approves Library Request for Tax Levy Renewal
At the June 29 school board meeting, Approval was given for a renewal levy on the November 3 ballot for the school district library – Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library.
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Householder Inducted into BAEF Hall of Fame
At Saturday’s annual Barnesville High School Alumni Banquet, Tony Householder, 1970 BHS grad, was inducted into the Barnesville Area Education Foundation Hall of Fame. He was one of two inductees the other being Dick Gibson, class of 1958, who was unable to take part in the ceremony.
Barnesville ‘America 250’ Celebration Activities July 11
This Saturday, the Village of Barnesville will celebrate Independence Day with a day full of activities at Memorial Park.
Barnesville Independence Celebration & Fireworks Canceled Tonight
Due to possible inclement weather and in coordination with the fireworks company, the decision to postpone the Barnesville fireworks to the rain date, Saturday, July 11, has been made.
Somerton Minister Honored by Alumni Assn.
A small and dedicated group of former Somerton School students gathered at the Somerton VFD social room on June 13 to share memories of time spent at the Johnson Ridge school.
Barnesville Council Addresses Water Rate Increase
The Barnesville Council meeting on June 15 focused on potential water rate increases.
Chavez Announces Historic Investments in District
State Senator Brian Chavez (R-Marietta) recently announced an investment to support local projects across Ohio, including investments into 45 projects across the 30th Senate District.
Barnesville Included in $11.7 Million State Community Infrastructure Awards
The Ohio Department of Development on Monday announced the release of more than $11.7 million that includes on project in Barnesville.
Up, Up and Away
Hundreds of visitors and area residents made the short trip west of town Saturday to take in the always popular Airport Day at Barnesville-Bradfield Airport
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.