“Deep Freeze”
The area experienced some of the coldest temperatures in a decade this past week disrupting schools, businesses and many activitties.
Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant Coming to Barnesville
Thursday, a temporary sign went up at the location officially confirming the eatery coming to Barnesville is a popular eastern Ohio chain, “Tlaquepaque Mexican Grill & Restaurant” that will bring some south-of-the-border flavor and charm to western Belmont County.
Details Released on I-70/SR 149 Project
n news previously shared with Barnesville Area News readers, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced this week that the agency is moving forward with plans to improve the Interchange of I-70 and SR 149 south of Morristown. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and take place over two years. The project will include widening State Route 149 and replacing the current bridges on I-70.
Epworth Historic District Hearing Set
The State Historic Preservation Office will host an online webinar on the nomination February 3 by Bruce Yarnall, Barnesville Area News A nomination for listing on the National Register of Historic Places submitted to the Ohio History Connection this past fall will be considered by the State Historic Preservation Board in Columbus on Friday, […]
Farmland Conservation Easement Donated
At the very end of 2024, Captina Conservancy, closed on its largest agricultural easement to date, protecting 579 acres in Noble County. The Sanford family donated the easement to protect their legacy, a farm assembled and cared for by both the Everly and Sanford families going back more than 200 years. The conservation easement protects prime soils, sweeping hilltop vistas, and headwater streams to Buffalo Creek and Duck Creek in Center Township east of Caldwell.
Mayor Announces Appointments, 2025 Council Committees
At the January 13 Barnesville Village Council Meeting, Mayor Jake Hershberger announced several Boards and Commission appointments.
Upcoming Public Meetings/Public Notices
Upcoming public meetings and public notices are published weekly by Barnesville Area News.
Hershberger Takes Part in OMEGA Grant Workshop
Barnesville Mayor Jake Hershberger along with other Belmont County mayors attended a grants workshop at the Belmont County Port Authority.
New Cambridge Paper Launches
Barnesville is now alone when it comes to losing local news coverage from Gannett, formerly GateHouse Media. When the company eliminated positions, sold the office, and practically eliminated all local news coverage by the Cambridge Daily Jeffersonian, Anne Chlovechok knew what to do!
In the News
News from the area during the past week is reported each week “In the News”.