Belmont County Auditor Selects Contractor for Online Dog Licenses
The Belmont County Auditor’s Office has switched to a new contractor, called DocuPet, for online dog licensing, in an effort to modernize the process and improve efficiency.
The “First Lady” of Barnesville Marks 99th Birthday
Today, January 22 is an important day for Jean Davies, her family and the entire Barnesville community as the “First Lady marks her 99th Birthday and begins her 100th year of life!
Ruth Ann Wells
Ruth Ann Wells, 86, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Emerald Pointe Health & Rehab. She was born on February 7, 1939, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Herbert and Anna (Logan) Booth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dale Wells on […]
Warming Centers are Open for the Public
Belmont County officials share a list of warming centers provided by the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency as temperatures drop in southeastern Ohio.
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 12 – 18 time frame. Monday, January 12, 2026 2:25 pm – caller from Ohio Street reports being harassed by a former friend. 2:48 pm – person […]
Laura Mae Bates
Laura Mae Williams Bates of New Concord finished her earthly life on January 21, 2026, at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville. She was born on December 5, 1933, to Evelyn Barr Williams and Elbert Seward Williams in New Concord. On June 29, 1952, she married Everett Earl (Andy) Bates who passed away in 2002. […]
Chester Eugene Van Dyne
Chester Eugene Van Dyne, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Chester Raymond “Joe” and Elsie Jane Brooks Van Dyne, “Eugene,” as he will be remembered by many friends and family, was born “Chester Eugene VanDyne,” on August 6, 1936 in Dover, Ohio. Eugene […]
Keeping Pets Safe During Winter Weather
As temperatures drop, it is important for pets to stay warm and protected.
Humane World for Animals and local animal officials share tips to help pet owners keep their furry friends safe during winter.
“There are different steps you can take to keep animals warm during cold weather, and those steps vary by species and breed,” Belmont County Hoof & Paw humane agent Julie Larish said. “Understanding your animal’s natural tolerance for cold is essential to keeping them safe and comfortable.”
William ‘Bill’ David Habig
William ‘Bill’ David Habig, 78, of Clarington, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 22, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Syvilla (Rose) Habig. Bill was retired from Ormet as a machinist in Hannibal, Ohio. He loved to spend time fishing, hunting, gardening, […]
Thomas James Simpson
Thomas James Simpson, 73, of Barnesville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Southeastern Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1952, in Martins Ferry the only child of the late Arthur “Bud” and Dorothy “Dot” (Crump) Simpson. Tom was Methodist by faith, enjoyed fishing, fishing trips, boating, and spending time with family and […]