Public Meetings in the Coming Week
Public meetings in the coming week are listed.
Rulli Proclamation Praises Belmont VFD
Allie New, field representative for U.S. Congressman Michael Rulli, attended the groundbreaking for the new $3.4 million Belmont fire station Tuesday. Following the ceremony, New read a proclamation from the congressman.
Smith Township Alumni Group Folds, Banquet Canceled
he alumni banquet for the Smith Township High School in Centerville is canceled this year. The committee made the decision after failing to get additional help from alumni, as volunteers, and said they regret this decision.
Balloon Toss Helps Librarians Cope with AC Issues
Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library is operating on a reduced schedule this week due to AC issues that ironically coincided with the annual rite of “Water Balloon the Librarians”.
Flags Flown at Half-Staff Will Honor Jack Cera
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Belmont, Jefferson, Monroe, Noble, and Washington counties as well as at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower in honor of the life and service of former state Representative Jack Cera.
Barnesville Area Education Foundation Grant Report
The Barnesville Area Education Foundation (BAEF) provides funds for local education systems and improvements that might not otherwise be available through public funding.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Belmont County Sheriff’s Department log entries over the past week are profiled.
Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log this week covers July 7 through July 13.
Bill Allen Mann
Bill Allen Mann, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 16, 1948, in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Roger William “Rocky” Mann and Jessie Wilma (Copeland) Mann. BIll was a 1966 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a […]