Depot Roof Project Launch
Work got underway in earnest on the long-anticipated and delayed Barnesville B & O Depot roof project on Thursday, May 28.
Foster Hope Ohio Valley Ready to Take Next Step
A special meeting for volunteers for Foster Hope Ohio Valley is set for Friday, May 29 at 6 p.m. The organization assists children in the foster care program in 15 counties.
Blake Ryan Huntsman
Blake Ryan Huntsman, 32, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 27, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1993 in Cambridge, Ohio to Eric Huntsman and Christina Smith. Blake loved spending time with his daughter and family. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. He worked as a painter for Frac NDT. He was bull […]
Baseball: Senior Max Miller Awarded Scholarship
Barnesville senior baseball player Max Miller is awarded an umpire’s association scholarship.
Barnesville Green Bronco Defeat Glen Dale Rebels
The Barnesville Green Bronco team remains undefeated record after picking up a road win against the Glen Dale Rebels Tuesday, May 26. The team now rests at 6-0.
Baseball: Shamrocks Move Past Jets in District Semifinals
The Barnesville Shamrocks pulled away with a clutch 4-1 win over the Union Local Jets in the District Semifinals of the 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Baseball State Championships at Barnesville Memorial Park Wednesday night.
Barnesville Community Honors the Fallen at Memorial Day Service
Barnesville American Legion Post #168 held a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 at the Veteran’s Plaza in Barnesville.
Library Summer Reading Programs Return
The Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library summer reading program, “Unearth a Story,” begins June 1 and will offer free activities for all ages through July 25.
This year’s theme focuses on dinosaurs, rocks and discoveries beneath the earth, especially for younger children. Participants can register at the library beginning June 1 and will receive a packet containing program information, schedules and event dates.
Wagon Train Returns to Belmont County
The Belmont County Wagon Train returns May 29–31, bringing a once-a-year tradition back to the Historic National Road and communities across the county. Be sure to check out the flyer below for the full list of stops and travel route throughout the weekend.
Water Project Agreement Approved
Barnesville Village Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) resolution with the Village of Fairview at the Monday, May 18 meeting for the upcoming water line extension project for distribution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.