Hospital, Bank, Chamber Team Up for Holiday Display
WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital and Woodsfield Savings Bank have teamed up with the Village of Barnesville and the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce to showcase holiday banners.
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Santa’s Spirit Sprint – December 7
The annual Santa’s Spirit Sprint 5k and 1M Run or Walk will take place in Barnesville Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 from The Rock Gymnasium at 400 Watt Avenue
Christmas in the Park – Nov. 27 – Jan. 2
The second annual Christmas in the Park display at Barnesville Memorial Park will run each evening from Wednesday, November 27 through Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Council Approves Wage Increases
At Monday’s Barnesville Village Council meeting, members approved of wage increases across the board for all employees.
Belmont Disabilities Board Receives Highest Award
A nine-member team from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities completed a comprehensive on-site review in October that yielded the result.
SR 149 Widening Project Underway
The project is related to a larger I-70 / State Route 149 EXIT 208 Interchange Improvement Project planned by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
New Hospital President/CEO Named
Judy Bruno, M.B.A., R.N., F.A.C.H.E., has been named president and CEO of WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital in Barnesville, Ohio, and WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, Ohio.
Departments Battle Noble County Brush Fire
Several area fire departments answered mutual aid calls to battle a brush fire last Saturday, November 9 in Seneca Lake area of Wayne Township, Noble County, that reportedly burnt between 10 and 15 acres.
Seed Sale for Future King Pumpkin Growers
The Pumpkin Festival Committee announced this past week they are offering seeds from the last three King Pumpkin Entries for growers for the 2025 festival.
Barnesville Area News Website Launches
This week, a few weeks after the third anniversary of the end of our beloved Barnesville Enterprise, the weekly Facebook and email posts featuring local news migrate over to its own website.