Taking Shape
Current construction activity at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets.
Somerset Township Brings Vision for Young Children’s Play Area to Life
A vision by the Somerset Township Trustees to create a dedicated play space for younger children is now a reality at Somerset Township Park.
Author Robin Yocum Visits Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
Acclaimed author Robin Yocum visited Barnesville Memorial Hutton Library on Wednesday, May 20 to give a Q&A about his career, his writing process and of the novels he has written.
Barnesville Pool Opening Delayed
The Barnesville pool opening is delayed because of weather and water temperature.
Ohio FFA Convention: Barnesville Members Honored
The Barnesville FFA Chapter attended the 98th Ohio FFA Convention at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
Brenda Joyce (Phillips) Craig
Brenda Craig Obituary Brenda Joyce Phillips Craig, 73, of Armstrongs Mills, Ohio passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 in Barnesville Hospital. Born November 19, 1952 in Barnesville Hospital, Brenda was the youngest child of the late Homer and Irene Barricklow Phillips. A proud graduate of Beallsville High School, Brenda was a lady of many talents […]
Historic Barkcamp Barn Rededicated
A historic antique barn at Barkcamp State Park was rededicated at a ceremony on May 18 after undergoing refurbishment.
Gardeners Prepare to Swap Plants
The annual Belmont County Master Gardener Plant Swap will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Belmont County Fairgrounds Wise Building, 45420 Roscoe Road, St. Clairsville.
Gardeners should bring plants by 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Shamrocks Recognized at 41st Annual OVAC Banquet of Champions
The Barnesville Shamrocks were recently recognized at the 41st annual OVAC (Ohio Valley Athletic Conference) Banquet of Champions held at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers May 11 through May 17.