On Thursday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced the award of $10 million in Ohio School Bus Safety Grants to 371 schools, districts, and county boards of developmental disabilities statewide.
Nick Dobrich, 100, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born June 30, 1925, in West Elizabeth, PA to George and Anna (Yurko) Dobrich. He was a World War II Navy veteran and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree with a pre-law major at Pittsburgh University in September […]
Warren Doyle Groves, 90, of Morristown, passed away on January 23, 2026, after a brief stay at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 9, 1935, in Egypt Valley (Union Township), Ohio, he was the eldest son of Clara Doris Major and John Delmar Groves. There are people whose lives quietly shape the world […]
Members of the Somerton Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will host a Valentine’s Rigatoni Dinner from 5-7 p.m. February 13 at the fire hall community room, 55517 Washington Street, Somerton.
Following the announcements of appointments by Mayor Jake Hershberger at the January 12 council meeting, the Barnesville Exempted School Board appointed a new representative for the village park board.
The February edition of the monthly newsletter published by Belmont County Senior Services is now out.
Barnesville’s teams this past week competed in several contests, games and matches. They include:
The snow has moved on after dropping more than a foot of snow on the greater Barnesville area only to be replaced by bitterly cold weather.
The February Belmont Farmers Breakfast will take place from 8-9:30 a.m. February 5 at The Ohio State University Extension Service Office on the grounds of the Belmont County Fairgrounds 45422 Roscoe Road, St. Clairsville.
Barnesville’s 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team completes a perfect season!