2026 River Valley Health Fund Grants Announced
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) announced the recipients of the 2026 River Valley Health Fund (RVHF) grants at Bridgeport this week.
Storm Results in Flash Floods, Washouts
Heavy rains totaling between 2-3 inches fell over a large area from Columbus to Wheeling resulting in flash floods Thursday morning and afternoon.
Shamrock Varsity Football Season Launches Friday
The Barnesville Shamrock Varsity Football season is here. For the first time in years, the team will invade New Concord to take on the John Glenn.
Monroe County Fair Set for Aug. 24-29
The 176th Monroe County Fair gets underway next week, running from August 24-29 at the fairgrounds off SR 26 in Woodsfield.
Victoria Doudna
Victoria Doudna, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 13, 1961 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Stanley Edison and Chloe A. (Harris) Custer. Victoria was an excellent cook and baker, she took great pride in baking Christmas cookies and delivering them to […]
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from August 7 to August 12 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Barnesville Schools: August Menus and New App
During August, Brian Saner, Director of Food & Nutrition, has been preparing for the students’ return to school by creating menus for breakfast and lunch.
Airport Taxi Way Project Nears Final Approval
At the August 13 board meeting of the Belmont County Regional Airport Authority, Greg Batts, president of the group shared the news that the Belmont County Commissioners have signed the two federal contract documents for the runway project.
Donald B. Grear
Donald B. Grear, 93, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at WVU Medicine – Barnesville Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1933, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late John Thomas and Celesta Minerva “Mattie” Grear. Don was a 1951 graduate of Barnesville High School and had recently celebrated his 75th […]
Marvin Neal Stephens
Marvin Neal Stephens, 87, of Sewellsville, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at his home. Marvin was born on September 11, 1938 in St. Clairsville, Ohio to the late George L. and Ida Faye (Evans) Stephens. Marvin was a 1956 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a bricklayer for over 50 years […]