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Harry Hunt, a long time member of the Barnesville Kiwanis Club and veteran employee of the Barnesville Columbia Gas operation, was captured hard at work in the kitchen of the First Presbyterian Church in this 1960s photo.

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Enterprise Album - Barnesville Area News Company
The Barnesville Kiwanis Club Pancake Day will take place Saturday morning at the Assumption Church. Serving hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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OhioRISE was on hand to help students from across Belmont and Harrison Counties plan their futures during the second annual Roadmap to Transition Fair held at Ohio University Eastern Oct. 7.

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OhioRISE Helps Students Create Roadmap for Life - Barnesville Area News Company
OhioRISE was on hand to help students from across Belmont and Harrison Counties plan their futures during the second annual Roadmap to Transition Fair held at Ohio University Eastern Oct. 7.
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Ohio University alum, Devin Blair and his students experienced “The Bassoon and its lower auxiliary, the Contrabassoon” with Matthew Morris, Associate Professor of Instruction in Bassoon and Music Theory at Ohio University at Shannon Hall last week.

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Students Experience the Bassoon at OUE - Barnesville Area News Company
Matthew Morris, Associate Professor of Instruction in Bassoon and Music Theory at Ohio University shared music with BHS students at Shannon Hall this past week.
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Members of the Barnesville Area Classified Employees union, attended Tuesday’s school board meeting in force. Union members have worked without a contract since July 1.

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BACE Members Share Concerns at Barnesville School Board Meeting - Barnesville Area News Company
Barnesville Area Classified Employees (BACE) union, members attended the school board meeting Tuesday evening. They have worked without a contract since July 1. These are non-teacher employees of the…
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Residents of the Village of Bethesda will have an opportunity to meet and hear the views of village council candidates Tuesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. in the Bethesda Community Room.

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Bethesda Meet the Candidates Night - Barnesville Area News Company
Residents of the Village of Bethesda will have an opportunity to meet and hear the views of village council candidates Tuesday at 7 p.m., October 28 at the Bethesda Community Room.
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At Marietta College Friday night, the Shamrocks lost to the West Virginia top ranked Class AA football team. The Independence High School Patriots from Raleigh County near Beckley came into the contest undefeated at 6-0.

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Barnesville Falls to the Patriots - Barnesville Area News Company
At Marietta College Friday night, the Shamrocks lost to the West Virginia top ranked Class AA football team. The Independence High School Patriots from Raleigh County near Beckley came into the…
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Public meetings this week include a Barnesville Village Council Meeting, several township trustees meetings, and a Belmont County Commissioners Meeting.

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Public Meetings and Public Notices - Barnesville Area News Company
Public meetings for the coming week are profiled along with one Public Notice for Smith Township.
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Events at the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
Belmont County Sheriff's Log
Updates from Area High School Sports
Union Local Homecoming Queen

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Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library’s Storybook Park on October 4 brought out hundreds of people who engaged in a fun, family literacy day.

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Storybook Park Shares Literacy Fun with Hundreds - Barnesville Area News Company
Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library’s Storybook Park brought in hundreds of people while engaging in a fun, family literacy day.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 3d
Registered voters in Belmont County may now vote in person at the Board of Elections for the November 4 General Election. The Board of Elections Office is located at 52180 National Road East, St. Clairsville.

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Early In-Person Voting Underway - Barnesville Area News Company
Early in-person voting for the November 4 General Election is now underway at the Belmont County Board of Elections Office
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 3d
The weigh off champ in Circleville at this week’s Circleville Pumpkin Show was a 1,972 lb. entry grown by Mike and Dusti Helberg. The winning entry is 20 lbs. more than the Barnesville King Pumpkin of 1,952 lbs. grown by Bill Neptune of New Concord.

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Circleville Winner Claims Ohio Title - Barnesville Area News Company
The largest pumpkin displayed at this year's Circleville Pumpkin Show weighed 1,972 pounds.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 3d
Dr. Michael R. Baum announced this week his retirement from General Surgery and Family Practice effective October 31st. He will also close his private medical practice, Barnesville Surgery, Inc. at the same time.

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Dr. Baum Announces Retirement - Barnesville Area News Company
Dr. Michael R. Baum announced this week his retirement from General Surgery and Family Practice effective October 31st.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 4d
Friday night’s Barnesville Shamrock-Independence High School Football game will be livestreamed on a Coal Camp Tough TV YouTube Channel that is associated with the West Virginia School.

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Barnesville-Independence Football Livestream Available - Barnesville Area News Company
Friday night's Barnesville Shamrock-Independence High School Football game will be livestreamed on a Coal Camp Tough TV YouTube Channel that is associated with the West Virginia School.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 4d
The Goaliners, a group of alumni and friends of supporting the Barnesville Football Stadium, recently provided the district with a $40,000 check completing the organization’s $100,000 pledge for the Stadium lighting and turf project.

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Goaliners Complete Stadium Pledge - Barnesville Area News Company
The Goaliners, a group of alumni and friends of supporting the Barnesville Football Stadium, recently provided the district with a $40,000 check completing the organization's $100,000 pledge for the…
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 4d
Contestants will face off in the third annual Copper Cup Chili Cook-off that will benefit the Barnesville State Theater project.

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Contestants to Bring the Heat in Annual Chili Cook-off - Barnesville Area News Company
Contestants will face off in the third annual Chili Cook-off as funds benefit the Barnesville State Theater project.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 5d
The BHS Cross Country team competed at the Buckeye 8/Ohio Valley Cross Country League (OVCCL) Championship Meets held on Saturday, October 11, at Buckeye Local.

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Shamrock CC Runners Excelled at Championships: Seniors Recognized - Barnesville Area News Company
The BHS Cross Country team competed at the Buckeye 8/Ohio Valley Cross Country League (OVCCL) Championship Meets held on Saturday, October 11, at Buckeye Local. According to Assistant CC Coach…
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 5d
The Pennyroyal Opera House, Fairview, will host the Bluegrass Band, Nothin’ Fancy, on October 24.

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Pennyroyal Opera Features Nothin’ Fancy - Barnesville Area News Company
The Pennyroyal Opera House, Fairview, will host the Bluegrass Band Nothin' Fancy October 24.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 5d
Join the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum for a spooky night under October’s fall sky! Activities include cemetery tours, psychic readings, and a silent movie on the back lawn.

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Victorian Fall Spook-tacular Festival at Mansion Museum - Barnesville Area News Company
Join the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum for a spooky night under October's fall sky! Activities include cemetery tours, psychic readings, and a silent movie on the back lawn. This year's…
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 5d
Several area businesses, organizations and causes were among the top five selected in voting by readers of the Wheeling and Martins Ferry daily newspapers.

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Area Businesses, Organizations Make Top 5 Best Readers’ Choice Selections - Barnesville Area News Company
Several area businesses, organizations and causes were among the top five selected in voting by readers of the Wheeling and Martins Ferry daily newspapers.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 5d
Eight buyers purchased market hogs during the Belmont County Jr Fair in September that were donated to Belmont County Farm Bureau.

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Belmont County Farm Bureau Partners to Help Local Food Pantries - Barnesville Area News Company
Eight buyers purchased market hogs during the Belmont County Jr Fair in September that were donated to Belmont County Farm Bureau that benefits county food pantries.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 5d
“Injection Wells and What they Mean for Southeast Ohio”, an informational program, will be offered at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Barnesville Library Annex, 611 N. Chestnut Street.

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Injection Wells and What They Mean for Southeast Ohio: A Farm Bureau Program - Barnesville Area News Company
"Injection Wells and What they Mean for Southeast Ohio", an informational program will be offered at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Barnesville Library Annex, 611 N. Chestnut Street.
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 5d
Find out when Halloween festivities are happening in your community. 👇

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Area Community Halloween Activities Set - Barnesville Area News Company
The following community information was compiled from websites, announcements and social media posts. Barnesville Tuesday, October 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Traditional Trick or Treat in the neighborhoods.…
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 6d
Captina Conservancy invites the public to celebrate the heritage and environment of Captina Creek this coming Saturday afternoon.

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Captina Conservancy Festival Celebrates Captina Creek - Barnesville Area News Company
Captina Conservancy invites the public to celebrate the heritage and environment of Captina Creek. Captina Conservancy’s fourth annual Captina Creekin Festival will take place from noon to 3 p.m.…
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Barnesville Area News Company @barnesvillenews.org · 6d
Bags will fly at the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s first cornhole tournament next Saturday.

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‘Bags for the Ville’ Cornhole Tournament Set - Barnesville Area News Company
The Chamber of Commerce’s “Bags for the Ville” event will begin at 2:30 p.m. with registration Oct. 25 in the West Main Street parking lot. The event is in conjunction with the Blue Moon Tavern.
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