Belmont VFD Project Update
Ground preparation work is nearing an end for the new Belmont Firehouse. (Barnesville Area News photo)
Pumpkin Festival Build Up
The festival released information on several contests the week of August 18-23.
Bethesda Library News
The Bethesda Public Library wraps up summer activities before launching into fall classes in September.
New Material at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
New material added to the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library is listed.
John Wayne Carpenter
John Wayne Carpenter, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Walton Home. He was born in Barnesville on September 5, 1945, to the late Hila and Civilla (Stephen) Carpenter. John was a 1963 graduate of Barnesville High School. Following high school John was drafted in the United States Army, […]
Judith Elaine Robinson
Judith Elaine Robinson, age 82, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Wheeling Hospital on August 21, 2025, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and her special caretaker Cindy Schumacher. Born on August 9, 1943, near New Milton, West Virginia, Judy was the daughter of the late Paul and Wilma […]
Rainbow Bridge Added to Dog Park
A Rainbow Bridge was unveiled and dedicated this week at the Belmont County David M. Lucas Dog Park on SR 331 north of Belmont College and the Belmont Career Center.
Grant Funds Theater Reps Conference Attendance
With a grant received from the Ohio Arts Council the Barnesville State Theater was happy to be able to send two of our board members Bill Knox and Shelley Jefferis to Pittsburgh in July to attend the League of Historic American Theatre’s Annual Conference.
Belmont College Adds Motorcycle Training Program
Belmont College is pleased to announce the addition of a brand-new motorcycle training at their campus in St. Clairsville, launching this Fall 2025.
Randall “Randy” Jones
Randall “Randy” Keith Jones, age 70, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, at his home. He was born April 26th, 1955 in Stafford, Ohio, a son of the late Clyde and Buena Talbot Jones. Randy was a dedicated career Coal Miner and had retired from Ohio Valley Coal’s #6 Mine near Beallsville. He […]