Public Notices
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of January 9, 2026.
Flushing Seeks Council Candidates
The Council for the Village of Flushing is accepting letters of interest for open council seats starting in 2026. Please submit your letter of interest to the attention of the Mayor:
at 120 High Street, Flushing, OH 43977, or by email to VillageofflushingMayor@gmail.com or by placing the letter in the water payment box located outside the city building.
The deadline for submission is January 15, 2026.
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This Public Notice was posted by the Village of Flushing.
Published in Barnesville Area News 1/9/2026
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Morristown Seeks Council Candidates
The Village of Morristown is accepting letters of interest for open council seats starting in 2026. Please submit your letter of interest to the attention of the Mayor:
In the Village drop box or send email to mayor.morristown.ohio@gmail.com
The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m., January 13.
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This Public Notice was posted by the Village of Morristown.
Published in Barnesville Area News 1/2/2026, 1/9/2026
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VILLAGE OF BARNESVILLE 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, 12/26/2025, 1/2/2026, 1/9/2026
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Somerset Township Trustees Reorganization Meeting
Somerset Township Trustees will hold their reorganizational meeting on Saturday January 10 at 8:00 in the morning. Meeting will be held at the township garage. Diane Blattler Fiscal Officer Somerset Township
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This public Notice was submitted by Diane Blattler, fiscal officer of Somerset Township.
This Notice was published in Barnesville Area News 1/9/2026
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Somerset Township 2025 Financial Reports
The 2025 Somerset Township, Belmont County financial reports are complete and can be viewed by contacting the township fiscal officer. Diane Blattler Fiscal Officer Somerset Township
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This public Notice was submitted by Diane Blattler, fiscal officer of Somerset Township.
This Notice was published in Barnesville Area News 1/9/2026
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Union Local School Board Reorganization Meeting
The Union Local School Board’s 2026 Reorganization Meeting will take place Thursday, January 15 at 5 p.m. in the high school learning center. The regular January meeting will immediately follow.
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This Notice was published in Barnesville Area News 1/2/2026.
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Belmont County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting
The Board’s annual Reorganization Meeting will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:45 a.m.
The Board will also hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 a.m.
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Published in Barnesville Area News 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025, 1/2/2026, 1/9/2026
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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.
Forms for interested lessees, available by contacting the village, are to be completed by listing detailed items. A proposal for all or any part of the subject property may be submitted.
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; 12/26/2025, 1/2/2026, 1/9/2026
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Bethesda Institutes Online Payments
The Village of Bethesda is now accepting online payments for water/sewer bills, shelter rentals, Mayors Court Fines, and EMS Billings. A 3% fee added to the transaction that is collected by the card processor.
Ultimately, we hope this helps some residents who don’t want to write checks or make trips to the office and offer flexibility and convenience.
Links are now posted on the village website at Bethesdaohio.org.
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This Public Notice was posted online by the Village of Bethesda.
Published in Barnesville Area News 1/9/2026
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Notice of Annual Meeting – Belmont Savings Bank
The Annual Meeting of Members of Belmont Savings Bank, Bellaire, Ohio for the election of director(s) and for the transaction of any other business of the Bank will be held at the corporation office of the Bank located at 3301 Guernsey Street, Bellaire, Ohio on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If a member granted a proxy to the officers and directors of the Bank, the proxy is revocable at any time before the meeting or by attending the meeting and voting in person.
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This Public Notice was posted by Belmont Savings Bank.
Published in Barnesville Area News 1/9/2026
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