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.
Shamrocks Beat Zeps in Softball Action
The Shamrocks were victorious against Shenandoah 10-6 Tuesday at Sarahsville.
Belmont College Announces New Police Science Associate Degree Program for Fall 2026
Belmont College will launch a new Police Science Associate Degree in the fall of 2026. The program is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in law enforcement and related fields, while also supporting current professionals seeking to advance their skills and education.
Flushing Man Pleads to Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
Stephen Bethel, 38, of West Street, Flushing, entered guilty pleas to three charges of cruelty to animals this week in Belmont County Common Pleas Court in front of Judge Chris Berhalter.
Louise Mae (Murphy) Seletyn
Louise Mae Seletyn, 85, of Barnesville passed away at the Enclave of Barnesville on April 22, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1940 in Piedmont, Ohio to the late Paul and Berdena (William) Murphy. Louise was a waitress in her earlier days and then became a homemaker. She was a graduate and the Homecoming […]
Sherry Feldner
Sherry Feldner, 56, of Cambridge, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Sherry was born April 16, 1970, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late Wayne L. and Doris Jean (Kennedy) Fisher. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1989 and worked at Velocity. Sherry enjoyed working on the farm, derby’s, bowling, […]
Barnesville High School Entrance to Receive Makeover
The entrance drive Barnesville High School parking lot will look different next school year featuring concrete and an updated traffic pattern.