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.
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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.
Switzerland Water District Issues Boil Order
The Switzerland of Ohio Water District has issued a precautionary 48-hour boil advisory due to waterline repairs for all of our service connections in Somerton, Malaga, Miltonsburg, Woodsfield, Jerusalem and Beallsville.
Sunday and Christmas Eve Services
Several congregations in Barnesville and surrounding communities have Christmas services planned for Sunday, December 22 and on Christmas Eve, December 24.
Theater Group Pitches Project
More than two dozen members of the Barnesville State Theater Company organization attended December 16th’s Barnesville council meeting, including officers and member and group attorney, Aaron Bruggeman of Bricker Graydon’s Barnesville office. The group has raised more than $355,00 since August, 2022, 85% from private citizens. The company asked the council to consider their request for a loan which would be used for a stage, tiered, seating, HVAC, and electric work.
Board Honors Football Team, Coach, Spelling Bee Winners
At the beginning of December 17 Barnesville School Board Meeting, members honored the OVAC Championship Football team, Coach Blake Allen and Middle School Spelling Bee Winners.
End-of-Year Giving Campaign
Barnesville Area News is currently conducting an End-of-Year Campaign to raise money for our new news organization. We’re continuing the good work of the former Barnesville Enterprise.
Departments Battle Quaker City Fire
Quaker City and six other fire departments battled a fire Friday night that destroyed the Don’s Cabinets workshop.