Public Notices – February 6, 2026
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of February 6, 2026.
Belmont County Regional Airport Authority 2025 Financial Report
The Belmont County Regional Airport Authority 2025 Financial Reports are complete and available for public inspection. For an appointment contact: Brenda G Brown, Treasurer 740-238-1115.
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This notice submitted by Brenda G Brown, Treasurer.
Published in Barnesville Area News 02/06/2026
Somerset Twp. Trustees February Meeting Date/Time Change
Due to scheduling conflicts, Somerset Township will hold its February meeting on Tuesday, February 10, at 5:00. The meeting will be held at the township garage.
The normal meeting date is Saturday, February 14.
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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 1/31/2026, 2/6/2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids for the PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 1 at Barnesville High School will be received by the Treasurer of the Barnesville Exempted Village School District, 210 West Church Street, Barnesville, OH 43713, no later than 1:30PM/EST on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter in the Office of the Treasurer. The District will accept bids from only qualified contractors with a minimum 5-years’ experience. All bidders must provide a valid State of Ohio Business Certificate at the time of bidding. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both performance and labor-material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract price, as well as certificates of comprehensive general liability, automobile liability and worker’s compensation insurance.
Specs and Plans may be obtained at the following Plan Rooms: Cleveland Builders Exchange, Pittsburgh Builders Exchange, Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council and Contractors Association of West Virginia. Contract documents will be available on February 3, 2026, electronically via Dropbox. Contact Julie Doerr at Mills Group via email at jdoerr@millsgrouponline.com or via telephone at 304-233-0048.
A certified check or bank draft in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, payable to the Barnesville Exempted Village School District, shall be submitted with each bid; or a satisfactory bid bond furnished by a solvent surety company authorized to do business in the State of Ohio in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid. The certified check, bank draft or bid bond shall be forfeited to the Barnesville Exempted Village School District as a measure of liquidated damages should the bidder fail or refuse to execute the contract within ten (10) days following written notification of acceptance. The bid bond or check of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned when an award is made; that of the successful bidder will be returned when the contract, bonds and insurance requirements are received and approved. After scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days.
Construction shall start on May 25, 2026 with substantial completion by August 7, 2026.
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bidding. All bids submitted should be marked on the outside of the envelope as “BID FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 1”.
A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 @ 10:00AM/EST at Barnesville High School, 910 Shamrock Drive, Barnesville, OH. The purpose of the meeting is to familiarize bidders with the requirements and to answer questions regarding the bidding documents.
By Order of the Barnesville Exempted Village School District
Adam Quirk, Treasurer
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This bid advertisement was published in Barnesville Area News on 2/6/2026
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Warren Township Clean-up Set
The J B Green Team and Warren Township will hold the annual Tire/Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Barnesville B & O Depot, 318 Mulberry Street, Barnesville.
For a list of acceptable refuse please check the J B Green website or contact one of the township trustees or employees.
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This public Notice was submitted by Kent Gallagher, fiscal officer of Warren Township.
This Notice was published in Barnesville Area News 1/31/2026, 2/6/2026
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Belmont County Rates of Taxation and Reduction Factors for Tax Year 2025
Belmont County Treasurer Katherine J. Kelich has released the 2025 Rates of Taxation and Reduction Factors for Tax Year 2025.
The current rates relate to the First Half Tax Bills recently sent out by the treasurer. Tax bills are due February 20.
The full list of rates is posted on the Treasurer’s website.
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This Public Notice was published by Belmont County Treasurer Katherine J. Kelich, on January 21, 2026.
This Notice was also published in Barnesville Area News, 1/31/2026, 2/6/2026
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Warren Township 2025 Financial Reports
The 2025 Annual Financial Reports for Warren Township, Belmont County, are available for public inspection at the Warren Township office. For appointment contact Fiscal Officer Kent Gallagher at 740- 391-8068.
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This Public Notice was submitted by Kent Gallagher, fiscal officer of Warren Township.
This Notice was published in Barnesville Area News 1/18/2026, 1/23/26, 1/31/2026, 2/6/2026
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Somerset Township 2025 Financial Report
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, 1/18, 2026, 1/23/26, 1/31/2026, 2/6/2026
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Bethesda Institutes Online Payments Program
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 offers 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, 1/18/2026, 1/23/26, 1/31/2026
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Flushing Township 2025 Financial Report
The Flushing Township 2025 Annual Financial Report is complete and available for inspection by calling 740-968-4685.
Posted by Mindy Wilson, Fiscal Officer
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This Public Notice was posted by Flushing Township. Published in Barnesville Area News 1/18/2026, 1/23/26, 1/31/2026, 2/6/2026
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Goshen Township 2025 Financial Report
The Board of Goshen Township Trustees Annual Financial Report for 2025 is complete and available for inspection at the office of the Goshen Township Trustees. The Fiscal Officer Doug Kemp may be contacted at 40939 Bethesda-Belmont Road, Bethesda, OH 43719, or by calling 740-359-6882.
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This Public Notice was posted by Goshen Township. Published in Barnesville Area News 1/18/2026, 1/23/26, 1/31/2026, 2/6/2026
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Village of Barnesville Seeking Employees
Two positions in the village water department were posted on February 2. Announcements are found below:
Crew Leader
Laborer/Operator
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This Public Notice was posted by Barnesville Village Administrator Roger Deal. Published in Barnesville Area News 2/6/2026
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