Belmont County Primary Set
Thursday the Belmont County Board of Elections released the preliminary list of candidates who filed by Wednesday’s deadline for the May 5 primary election.
Iva Katheryn “Kay” Robb
Iva Katheryn “Kay” Robb, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Frazeysburg, Ohio. She was born on August 29, 1939, in Miltonsburg, Ohio to the late Otto G. and Murl Olive (Starr) Burkhart. Kay was a devoted caregiver and worked as a real estate agent for […]
Area Schools Closed Friday
Area public school districts are closed Friday making the second week running of 2026 that five days of in-class instruction will not take place.
2026 Belmont County Farm Bureau Scholarships Available
Press Release BARNESVILLE – Belmont County Farm Bureau will be awarding two $500 scholarships to a qualified high school senior from Belmont County who will be pursuing further education. Applications must be completed online and meet the set criteria. Applications are available on the county website belmont.ofbf.org Deadline for completion is March 31, 2026. For […]
‘Echoes of the Underground Railroad’ Opens at Ohio Eastern for Black History Month
The Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery is proud to present “Echoes of the Underground Railroad,” a compelling Black History Month exhibition that invites the campus and community to reflect on courage, resilience and the enduring pursuit of freedom.
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 the January 26 – February 1 time frame.
Winter Marches On!
Winter marches on in the greater Barnesville area.
Sandra L. Boulet
Sandra L. Boulet, age 85, passed away on January 31, 2026. Born on March 1, 1940 in Woodsfield, OH to the late Woodrow and Eva (Christman) Brownfield, she was a resident of Dalton for the past 64 years. Sandra had retired as owner of Meadow Lane Country Store and had spent the last several years […]
Belmont County CARES Releases 2025 End-of-Year Report
The Belmont County CARES Program released its 2025 end-of-year report, outlining how the program supported county residents through emergency follow-up, healthcare coordination and community-based services.
Barnesville Chamber February
The February Barnesville Chamber Luncheon is set for Noon, February 11 at the New Life Center, 219 West Church Street.