Area Under Winter Storm Watch
Thursday evening, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire region far in advance of a major snow storm expected to arrive in eastern Ohio tomorrow.
Belmont County Tax Bills Mailed
Belmont County Treasurer Katherine J. Kelich announced Wednesday that the first-half of 2025 real estate tax and 2026 manufactured home tax bills have been mailed.
Barnesville Area News Company Adopts Column Policy
At its January 2026 meeting, the Barnesville Area News Company Board of Directors formally adopted a Column Policy to guide the submission and publication of community columns.
Barnesville Thrift Store Inclement Weather Policy
Effective January 16, 2026 the Barnesville Thrift Store and Pantry will be closed on days that the Barnesville Exempt Village School District is closed. It will be business as usual on days with two hour delays.
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. […]