Wanted: Teacher Tribute Submissions
Barnesville Area News intends to publish a tribute to former BHS teacher Charles W. Wylke.
Second EV Charging Station Coming to Western Belmont County
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODTO) announced plans to expand the state’s electric vehicle charging network Friday, selecting 64 new sites for fast-charging stations backed by $51 million in federal funding.
Downtown Group Promotes Barnesville Clean Up Efforts
Two clean up efforts in the village of Barnesville will take place early next month.
Shamrock Varsity Track Teams Compete at St. C Invitational
Barnesville scored in the middle of the 15 teams competing Friday in the St. Clairsville Dave Porterfield Invitational.
Public Meetings for April 13-18
The following public meetings and gatherings are scheduled for the week of April 13-18.
Charles E. “Gene” Willis
Charles E. “Gene” Willis, 89, of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar. He was born on August 30, 1936, in Bethesda, Ohio, a son of the late Charles A. and Doris Rogers Willis. Gene was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Terry Willis; his […]
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 3 to April 8 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Governor DeWine, Ohio EPA Announce $65 Million DuPont Settlement Distribution
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director John Logue today announced details on the distribution of $65 million in funding from the 2023 environmental restoration settlement with DuPont. Barnesville will receive $5 Million.
Lady Shamrocks Sweep Double Header
Barnesville collected two wins in a doubleheader at Barnesville Memorial Park Thursday.
Garvin Nominated for Health Care Worker of the Year
Kelsay Garvin FNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner at WVU Medicine/ Barnesville Hospital has been nominated for 2026 Ohio Hospital Association Health Care Worker of the Year.