Belmont County Sheriff’s Call Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 17 to April 22 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Late Scores Seal Shamrocks’ Fate in Buckeye 8 Championship Play
Wednesday’s game against Harrison Central was a heartbreaker for Barnesville as they lost the lead late at Cadiz. The game was tied at three at the bottom of the fifth when the Huskies scored two
Thunderbird Jet Lands at Union Local
The long-awaited U.S. Air Force jet has arrived at Union Local High School, where it will stand as a tribute to American military service, aviation history and community spirit, reflecting the school’s official Jets mascot, according to the UL Afterburners committee.
Buckeye 8 Junior High Track and Field Championships
Barnesville’s boys and girls teams did well at the Buckeye 8 Championships that took place at Harrison Central on Thursday.
Improvements Planned for Barnesville-Bradfield Regional Airport
A Legal Notice posted by the Belmont County Regional Airport Authority reveals plans are underway to undertake additional improvements at the airport located just west of Barnesville Hospital at 62299 Fairview Road.
Public Notices – April 24, 2026
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of April 24, 2026.
May Senior Citizens Newsletter
The May monthly newsletter distributed by the Belmont County Committee on Aging is now available online free of charge.
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 April 13 through April 19.
Loretta Ann “Lori” Fannin
Loretta Ann “Lori” Fannin, 69, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Select Specialty Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Lori was born December 24, 1956 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ronald T. and Jeannine L. Johnstone Fannin. Lori retired from the Belmont County Auditors Office. She was a member […]
Illegal Dumping Grants Available
n recognition of Earth Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Wednesday announced a second round of funding through his “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, making another $1 million in grants available to help local communities clean up illegal dump sites and prevent future dumping.