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The Pennyroyal Opera House opens its 2026 fall season with the Chris Davis Band on Friday, September 18.

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Pennyroyal Opera House Features Chris Davis Band - Barnesville Area News Company
The Pennyroyal Opera House opens its 2026 fall season with the Chris Davis Band on Friday, September 18.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Along with 34 other teams, the Barnesville Varsity and Junior High cross country teams traveled to Watkins Memorial HS in Pataskala, Ohio, to race in the Watkins Memorial Invitational.

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Watkins Memorial Invitational: Race Canceled, But Not The Fun - Barnesville Area News Company
Along with 34 other teams, the Barnesville Varsity and Junior High cross country teams traveled to Watkins Memorial HS in Pataskala, Ohio, to race in the Watkins Memorial Invitational.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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A mailer distributed to area postal customers recently announced a Special $25,000 Fundraiser to benefit the Barnesville Volunteer Fire Department.

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Barnesville VFD Fundraiser - Barnesville Area News Company
The Barnesville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking $25,000 in local support for upgrades and new equipment.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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In addition to introducing Denise Adkins Leach, new director of the Barnesville Chamber of Commerce, to members of the group at the Sept. 9 monthly luncheon, President John Rataiczak shared news and opportunities.

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Barnesville Chamber Meeting Recap - Barnesville Area News Company
The business meeting of the Sept. 9 Barnesville Chamber of Commerce is recapped.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Corey Powell was recognized as the 2026 recipient of the George G. Skinner & Lela Skinner Bailey Teaching Development Award.

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Barnesville’s Extra Mile Recipients & Teachers of the Year - Barnesville Area News Company
The administration met and selected a teacher of the year for each building. These teachers exemplify the best in the teaching profession.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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The 179th Guernsey County Fair at Old Washington began Monday for a six-day run.

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179th Guernsey County Fair Sept. 14-19 - Barnesville Area News Company
The 179th Guernsey County Fair at Old Washington gets underway Monday for a seven-day run.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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The Village of Barnesville released a combined Summer/Fall 2026 edition of the “Village of Barnesville Newsletter” consisting of 24 pages of news and timely reminders and updates.

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Village Newsletter Features Work Updates, Fall Leaf Collection and More - Barnesville Area News Company
The Village of Barnesville released a combined Summer/Fall 2026 edition of the “Village of Barnesville Newsletter” consisting of 24 pages of news and timely reminders and updates.
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September 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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The 2026 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Tab is out at various locations throughout the community.

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The Tab is Out! - Barnesville Area News Company
The 2026 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Tab is out.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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The Barnesville Shamrock golf team competed at the OVGL Championship on Friday, September 11, at the Moundsville Country Club.

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Shamrock Golf Claimed OVGL Overall Champions - Barnesville Area News Company
The Barnesville Shamrock golf team competed at the OVGL Championship on Friday, September 11, at the Moundsville Country Club.
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September 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Two School Board Meetings Top Public Meetings This Week

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Two School Board Meetings Top Public Meetings This Week Sept. 14-19 - Barnesville Area News Company
The following area public meetings are scheduled to take place in the coming week, September 14-19.
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September 13, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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The Shamrock volleyball teams traveled to Union Local and defeated the Lady Jets to claim the Milk Jug Trophy.

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Lady Rocks Volleyball: ‘Got Milk Jug Trophy?’ - Barnesville Area News Company
The Varsity team defeated the Lady Jets to claim the Milk Jug Trophy.
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September 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Barnesville varsity football improved to 4-0 on Friday night with a 48-7 win over the Buckeye Local Panthers, who fell to 0-4.

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Barnesville Football Defeats Buckeye Local 48-7 - Barnesville Area News Company
Barnesville varsity football improved to 4-0 on Friday night with a 48-7 win over the Buckeye Local Panthers, who fell to 0-4.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Teams from neighboring high schools recorded three wins and one loss during Week 4 of the 2026 high school football season.

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Friday Night Football: Week 4 - Barnesville Area News Company
Area high school football scores from week 4 are profiled.
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September 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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A new change on the Village of Barnesville website is a portal for “Report a Concern” related to property maintenance in the village.

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Barnesville Launches Property Maintenance Portal - Barnesville Area News Company
A new change on the Village of Barnesville website is a portal for “Report a Concern” related to property maintenance in the village. At the end of August 2026, the Village began a new process…
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September 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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On Saturday, Sept 5, the American Legion Riders Epworth Post 90 held the group’s Inaugural poker run for the Ohio Valley group, Quilts of Valor.

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Legion Riders Host Quilts of Valor Presentation, Poker Run - Barnesville Area News Company
On Saturday Sept 5th the American Legion Riders Epworth Post 90 held the group’s Inaugural poker run for the for the Ohio Valley group Quilts of Valor.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Over twelve weeks, the Barnesville Summer Lunch Program prepared and delivered 16,956 lunches to children in Barnesville, Bethesda, Belmont and Somerton.

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Summer Lunch Program Director Expresses Gratitude - Barnesville Area News Company
The Summer Lunch Program depends on volunteers and the community's cooperative efforts.
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September 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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The annual Walton Home Local Animal Shelters Drive for 2026 is now underway through Saturday, October 31.

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Walton Home Animal Shelters Drive - Barnesville Area News Company
The annual Walton Home Local Animal Shelters Drive for 2026 is now underway through Saturday, October 31.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Members of the Batesville United Methodist Church will host a community wiener roast at 5 p.m., Sunday, September 20, at the church grounds on Main Street in the Noble County village.

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Batesville UMC Community Wiener Roast - Barnesville Area News Company
Members of the Batesville United Methodist Church will host a community wiener roast at 5 p.m., Sunday, September 20 at the church grounds on Main Street in the Noble County village.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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The annual Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District “Paddlefest & Partnership” will take place at Barkcamp State Park at 5 p.m., Thursday, September 17.

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Paddlefest Partnership and Appreciation - Barnesville Area News Company
The annual Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District “Paddlefest & Partnership” will take place at Barkcamp State Park on Thursday, September 17.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Under bright, sunny skies this past Sunday, over 20 drivers cruised in and displayed their vintage cars along East Main Street and in the village parking lot.

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Cruise In Featured Cars and Community - Barnesville Area News Company
Under bright, sunny skies, twenty-one drivers cruised in and displayed their vintage cars along West Main Street and in the parking lot.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Lorie Dowler, Tastefully Simple Ambassador, is hosting a fundraiser to support the Belmont County Animal Shelter at the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum.

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Belmont County Animal Shelter Fundraiser - Barnesville Area News Company
Lorie Dowler, Tastefully Simple Ambassador, is hosting a fundraiser to support the Belmont County Animal Shelter, from 4-6 p.m. at the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum, 532 N. Chestnut Street,…
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September 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Continue a pre-pumpkin festival tradition by joining family and friends for the 3rd Annual Fall Dance at Belmont Dodge, 780 E. Main Street, Barnesville.

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Belmont Dodge Fall Dance - Barnesville Area News Company
The 3rd Annual Fall Dance at Belmont Dodge, 780 E. Main Street, Barnesville will take place Thursday, September 17 from 7-9 p.m.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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For much of its first century, a feature of the Belmont County Fair featured harness horse racing, a major draw filling the grandstand with standing-room crowds along the oval track fence.

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Enterprise Album - Barnesville Area News Company
Travel back in time each week through images and artifacts from the area's past in the Enterprise Album.
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September 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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This week in Barnesville history: There will be something for everyone at the 3rd annual Barnesville Fall Fair, September 15-17, at the Catholic School and church basement.

In 1966.

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Twice-Told Tales Redux - Barnesville Area News Company
Travel back in time each week through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Last Saturday, the Barnesville cross country teams competed at the Newcomerstown Invitational. Seventeen full teams and another eight partial teams attended the invitational. In addition to hot, humid weather, the course was muddy.

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Shamrock CC at Newcomerstown Invitational - Barnesville Area News Company
Last Saturday, the Barnesville cross country teams competed at the Newcomerstown Invitational.
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September 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM