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A 501(c)(3) non-profit news company bringing local news back to Barnesville, Ohio, and the surrounding area.
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Through a grant from the Barnesville Area Education Foundation, the Barnesville School District purchased 100 Help Belts, which are available to Barnesville students and their families.

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Help Belts Available for Barnesville School Families - Barnesville Area News Company
Through a grant from the Barnesville Area Education Foundation, the Barnesville School District purchased 100 Help Belts, which are available to Barnesville students and their families. In the event…
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December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Monday morning Guernsey County Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden announced that charges of aggravated robbery, a felony of the first degree, have been filed against Robert McFarland of Mount Pleasant, Ohio.

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Suspect Arrested for Quaker City Bank Robbery - Barnesville Area News Company
Monday morning Guernsey County Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden announced that charges of aggravated robbery, a felony of the first degree, have been filed against Robert McFarland of Mount Pleasant, Ohio…
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December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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The package had arrived; three blue jackets, three stitched names and three brand-new beginnings.

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A Package Worth Waiting For - Barnesville Area News Company
Each year, the Barnesville FFA Chapter in Ohio votes to purchase official jackets for freshmen who complete a national challenge. This year Chloe Gordon, Aiden Starr and Caleb Bush received jackets.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Monday afternoon, the Barnesville Water Department has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to emergency waterline repairs.

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Barnesville Water Department Issues Boil Order - Barnesville Area News Company
The Barnesville Water Department has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to emergency waterline repairs.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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🏊♀️ Barnesville sophomore Liv McCrate broke two swim records: 1:11.29 in the 100 breaststroke, then 5:54.37 in the 500 freestyle at the Red Devil Invitational.

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McCrate Breaks Two School Records - Barnesville Area News Company
Sophomore Shamrock swimmer Liv McCrate broke two school swim records this past week.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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🏆 Claymont won the Barnesville Doan-Ford Invitational with 232.5 points, followed by Barnesville (210.5) and Teays Valley (189). 🤼

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Claymont Wins Barnesville Doan Ford Invitational - Barnesville Area News Company
Claymont claimed the crown of the Barnesville Doan Ford Invitational. Barnesville takes second place out of a field of 17 teams.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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🎶 Barnesville High School bands performed Christmas favorites, from Jingle Bells to Sleigh Ride, in the winter concert with Mr. Rataiczak narrating as Santa 🎺🎄

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Barnesville Bands Performed Christmas Favorites - Barnesville Area News Company
On December 16, the Barnesville Performing Arts presented the second performance of the winter concert series in the BHS Auditorium. This event included the beginning band, intermediate band, and…
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December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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The leg lamp is in place for Christmas 2025!

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Leg Lamp Returns - Barnesville Area News Company
The leg lamp is in place for Christmas 2025!
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December 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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📈 The latest MWCD newsletter highlights the economic impact of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s projects on local communities and tourism. 📰

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Newsletter Features Economic Impact of MWCD - Barnesville Area News Company
The winter edition of LakeViews Newsletter of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is covers several articles of interest including a profile of the conservancy’s role in the area’s economy.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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🩸 The American Red Cross will host a community blood drive 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Barnesville Library Annex.

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Red Cross Blood Drive - Barnesville Area News Company
The American Red Cross will host a general community blood drive from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. December 29 at the Barnesville Library Annex. Registration information for the event is included in the flyer.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Current Public Notices submitted by local governments are published weekly by Barnesville Area News.

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Public Notices - Barnesville Area News Company
Current Public Notices submitted by local governments are published weekly by Barnesville Area News.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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This week in Barnesville history: More than 9,000 copies of the telephone book are being mailed to local customers of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. For the first time, the 1965 book will contain all numeral numbers.

In 1965.

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Twice-Told Tales Redux - Barnesville Area News Company
Travel back in time through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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🎓 The Belmont County Education Foundation awarded grants to local teachers for classroom projects and student enrichment, supporting innovative learning across the community 📚

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Education Foundation Awards Instructor Grants - Barnesville Area News Company
Thursday evening, the Barnesville Board of Education officially accepted funds totaling $38,851.86 for instructor grants approved by the Barnesville Area Education Foundation this fall.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Union Local School District plans to seek a $2.5 M short-term gap loan to keep operations running smoothly until Belmont County releases tax revenue in 2026, after levy attempts failed.

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Union Local Will Seek Gap Loan - Barnesville Area News Company
MORRISTOWN -In a Facebook social media post on the Union Local School District page last Friday, Superintendent Dr. Zac Shutler and District Treasurer Bernie Thompson posted a detailed statement…
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December 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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🏆 Ohio Hills Health Centers received an award for its Bradfield Building Project, highlighting excellence in community health services and facility development 🏥

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OHHC Receives Award for Bradfield Building Project - Barnesville Area News Company
The Annual Appalachia Heritage Luncheon, a joint venture of Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area and Heritage Ohio, took place Tuesday in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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🏆 At the Annual Appalachian Heritage Luncheon in Columbus, Ohio Hills Health Center and seven others received awards celebrating outstanding people, places, and projects across Appalachian Ohio this year.

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Appalachian Awards Presented in Columbus - Barnesville Area News Company
The Annual Appalachian Heritage Luncheon is a joint venture of Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area and Heritage Ohio.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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👏 Retiring UL board member Brad Delp was honored during the December meeting for his years of service and dedication to the community and the organization 🏫

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Retiring UL Board Member Recognized - Barnesville Area News Company
Ed Stenger of Belmont was honored by fellow Union Local School board members at his last meeting during their final meeting of the year Dec. 11.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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🎄 A statewide travel group post praised Barnesville as a great Christmas stop, highlighting the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum, Barrel House Bistro & Bar, and Barnesville Antique Mall for festive fun and charm 🧑🎄

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“A Barnesville Christmas” Shared with Ohio Travel Group - Barnesville Area News Company
Barnesville is described as a great Christmas experience on a statewide tourism posting.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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🎭 Local students took the stage together at the annual winter performance, delivering music and drama that brought family, friends, and the community together for a festive night 🎶

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Local Students Hit the Stage Together - Barnesville Area News Company
One Barnesville student and two Union Local students have combined their talents to form a band performing a mix of originals and covers across several genres.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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A Beallsville man died after his vehicle left the road and went into a creek south of Beallsville Saturday. The crash is under investigation.

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Accident Claims Beallsville Man’s Life - Barnesville Area News Company
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Beallsville man has died after his vehicle veered off the side of the road into a creek.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🏆 Project BEST recognized 24 area businesses, including Ohio Hills Health Centers and WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital, highlighting local organizations making an impact across the region 🩺

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Project BEST Recognizes Area Health Facilities - Barnesville Area News Company
Project BEST hosted its annual awards program at the Wheeling Island Hotel last Thursday evening.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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🩺 WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital earned Bronze Level national recognition for its work boosting organ, eye, and tissue donor awareness and registrations through the 2025 DoNation Campaign 🩹

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Hospital Recognized for DoNation Efforts - Barnesville Area News Company
WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital has earned national recognition for our efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations through the 2025 DoNation Campaign.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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🏀🏈 Barnesville Area News is looking for a sports writer to help expand local sports coverage. The opportunity is open to those interested in covering area teams and events 📰✍️

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Sports Coverage Opportunity: Sports Writer Wanted - Barnesville Area News Company
In calendar year 2026, Barnesville Area News hopes to expand our local school sports coverage footprint.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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OHHC received a Delta Dental Foundation grant to purchase new dental equipment, expanding services to include extractions and root canals and helping more local patients 🦷✨

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Delta Dental Grant Will Expand OHHC Services - Barnesville Area News Company
Press Release BARNESVILLE – Ohio Hills Health Centers (OHHC) recently received a grant through the Delta Dental Foundation to purchase dental equipment to expand the scope of services which will…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Joe’s Tire hosted a Tuesday sledding party at 875 Shamrock Drive with sleds, hot chocolate and cookies as schools stayed closed for the snow ❄️🛷☕️

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Tuesday Sledding Party! - Barnesville Area News Company
Joe’s Tire Barnesville is taking advantage of the perfect early winter weather this weather by staging a sledding party at the firm’s Barnesville location, 875 Shamrock Drive beginning at 2:45…
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December 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM