Threats Result in Soft Lockdowns at Area Schools
Schools in the area have been online threats from various individuals.
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2025 Barnesville State Theater Calendar Available
A commemorative 2025 calendar marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Barnesville State Theater is now available for sale at various locations including Avenues of Barnesville, Barnesville Chamber of Commerce and William Knox, CPA.
Barnesville Area Experiencing Extreme Drought
Over the past week, Southeastern Ohio areas experiencing Extreme Drought now covers all of Belmont, Monroe and Noble counties.
Barnesville Council Work Session – August 12, 2024
The meeting included committee resignations as well as park trail and Pultney Avenue ball diamond updates.
2024 Tentative Property Values Released for Belmont County Properties
Belmont County Auditor Cindi L Henry posted on the office’s website recently the release of updated 2024 estimated property values for tax purposes.
Captina Duck Dash – July 27, 2024
The largest fundraiser of the year for the Captina Conservancy is a floating rubber duck race down Captina Creek.
Village Development Goals Discussed
Prior to the May 6 village council meeting, Barnesville economic development director Bill Knox outlined possible development goals and objectives for the village.
Barnesville Village Council Meeting – May 20, 2024
At the last village council meeting, two bids were opened for oil and gas leases additional miscellaneous parcels not bid on in previous bids. One bid was from Blue Baron Energy, the firm that was awarded a recent contract on village owned land outside of the corporation in Warren Township, and Grenadier Energy Partners, the […]
Seen and Heard – Week of June 3, 2024
Barnesville Memorial Park Pool is Open for the season. Hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 12:00-5:00, Friday-Sunday 12:00-6:00. General admission rates are Adults $4.00, Students $3.00, Children under 5 are free. Evenings are available for private pool parties and lessons. Private swim parties are $100 for the first hour and $20 each additional hour per guard. […]
Barnesville People Are Doing What Now?
Barnesville was abuzz this past week following a report reposed on several local Facebook Pages that claims Barnesville is being hollowed out following the oil/gas fracking boom.