š± Why Barnesville police cruisers were parked at the old EORH
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Barnesville police cruisers were parked at the old EORH
- How Barnesvilleās Shamrocks stretched their baseball win streak to nine straight
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with decreasing clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 43.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Police Use Former EORH Building For Training (theintelligencer.net) ā Barnesville police joined other Belmont County departments Wednesday for training inside the still-empty East Ohio Regional Hospital building in Martins Ferry, prompting questions from residents who noticed the cruisers. Officials emphasized there was no incident or emergency, just coordinated practice. Agencies from several nearby towns participated to sharpen response skills. 
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ā¢ Opportunistic Barnesville Extends Win Streak To 9 Games (theintelligencer.net) ā Barnesville High Schoolās baseball team pushed its winning streak to nine games with a 7-4 road victory over Martins Ferry, capitalizing on five Purple Riders errors. Senior pitcher Dylan Blon earned the win, and the Shamrocksā offense delivered timely singles. The same two teams are set for a rematch Friday at Memorial Park in Barnesville. Ā Ā Ā
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2026 Shamrock Diamond Classic
Barnesville Exempted Village Barnesville, OH 43713
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Varsity Softball @ Weir
Barnesville Exempted Village Barnesville, OH 43713
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Buckeye 8 Track Championships @ St. Clairsville
Barnesville Exempted Village Barnesville, OH 43713
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Jr. High Track @ Shenandoah Invitational
Barnesville High School Barnesville, OH 43713
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JV Baseball @ Home vs. Buckeye Trail
Barnesville Middle School Barnesville, OH 43713
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Varsity Baseball @ Buckeye Trail
Barnesville Middle School Barnesville, OH 43713
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Varsity Softball @ Wheeling CC
Barnesville Exempted Village Barnesville, OH 43713
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Jr. High Track Buckeye 8 Championships @ Harrison Central
Barnesville Middle School Barnesville, OH 43713
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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š Events Nearby
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Pennyroyal Opera House Concert
Pennyroyal Opera House , 139 Fair Ave , Quaker City
7:00 pm -
Night in The Museum: Murder Mystery Experience
The James Carnes Center , 45300 Roscoe Rd , St Clairsville
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Night In The Museum- Murder Mystery Dinner
The Carnes Event Center at the Belmont County Fairgrounds , 45300 Roscoe Rd , St Clairsville
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Night of the Faces
Undo's West , 51130 National Rd E , St Clairsville
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cadiz. Apply here.
- Emerson Electric Co. posted a job opening for Ridge Tool - Distribution Associate - 2nd Shift in Cambridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barnesville here.
š Nearby News
Belmont
- McDowell leading Belmont ahead of playoffs (sunherald.com)
- DeWine launches statewide school attendance dashboard to curb absences (wtov9.com)
- Multiple Road Closures Announced in Belmont and Monroe Counties (yourradioplace.com)
Cambridge
- Cambridge Schools Highlight Literacy Efforts, Approve Class of 2026 Graduates (yourradioplace.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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