Public Notices
VILLAGE OF BARNESVILLE, OHIO
NOTICE OF SOLICITOR POSITION
The Village of Barnesville is currently accepting Letters of Interest and Proposals for the position of Village Solicitor.
Interested candidates should submit a proposal detailing their qualifications and professional experience.
All submissions should be addressed to the mayor and received by Friday, January 9th, 2026.
Mail to: Mayor of Barnesville 132 N. Arch Street, P.O. Box 190 Barnesville, OH 43713.
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This Notice was submitted by Jake Hershberger, Mayor, Village of Barnesville.
Published in Barnesville Area News 12/19/2025
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Belmont County Commissioners Holidays Meeting Schedule
The Belmont County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting schedule changes. No meeting will be held the week of December 21, 2025, due to the Christmas holiday.
The following week the commissioners will meet Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., instead of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, due to the New Year’s holiday.
The Board’s annual Reorganization Meeting will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:45 a.m.
Note: The Board will also hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 a.m.
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Somerset Township Trustees Year End Meeting
The Somerset Township Board of Trustees will have their year end meeting on Tuesday December 30, 2025, at 5:00 in the afternoon. Meeting will take place at the township garage.
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This Notice was submitted by Diane Blattler, Somerset Township Fiscal Officer.
Published in Barnesville Area News 12/19/2025
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Village of Morristown Oil & Gas Lease Instructions for Bidders
This is a request for proposals to enter into an agreement to lease the rights to extract oil, natural gas, and any and all constituents from lands owned by the Village of Morristown. The subject acreage contains approximately .301 acres as listed on the Belmont County Engineer’s map; pacels 40-60016.000 & 40-60017.000. The exact amount of acreage will be determined prior to executing any lease agreements.
Interested Lessees are to complete the list of detailed items on the attached form and may submit a proposal for all or any part of the subject property.
The Village of Morristown has the right to accept or reject any and all proposals submitted in its sole discretion and is under no obligation to enter into a lease agreement with anyone submitting a proposal in response to this request.
Sealed bids must be submitted to the Village of Morristown, Mayor Heather Stitt, P. O. Box 241, Morristown, Ohio 43759, no later than 5 p.m. on January 14th, 2026. The sealed bids will be opened and read aloud at such time.
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This Public Notice was submitted by Tiffany Vcelka, fiscal officer for the Village of Morristown.
Published in Barnesville Area News 12/15/2025; 12/19/2025
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Legal Bid Notice
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This Public Notice was submitted by Roger Deal, village administrator, Village of Barnesville.
Published in Barnesville Area News 12/19/2025
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