High Winds Friday Down Power Lines, Trees
Winds that at times were recorded as high as 70 mph buffeted eastern Ohio Friday afternoon and evening resulting in widespread damage and one injury.
Union Local Close Up Students Visit the Capital
Eight Union Local High School students in the ninth, eleventh and twelfth grades who are part of the Close Up club traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to see the nation’s monuments, meet lawmakers and experience the city firsthand.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from March 5-11 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Union Local Levy Meetings Planned
With the completion of informational community levy meetings complete, there are two more opportunities for Union Local School District voters to hear from the administration thanks to the efforts of the Union Local Foundation for the Future group.
Saving Money with Tech for Seniors
In the continuing AARP Senior Planet Education Series, the next program “Saving Money with Tech” will be offered at the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library from 10-11:30 am March 25.
Public Notices
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of March 13, 2026.
New Material at Barnesville Library
The following material was added to the stacks at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library the week of March 13.
Marcia Ann Ady Haren
Marcia Ann (Ady) Haren, 79, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1946, in Cameron, Ohio, to the late Doris J. Ady and Ralph K. Ady. Marcia grew up in Cameron, where she cherished fond memories of time spent with her family and playing in the […]
Water Department Valve Work Impacts Service/ Traffic
The Barnesville Water Department is currently working on a valve replacement project on East Main Street at Grace Avenue, according to a release from the Village of Barnesville.
ODNR Releases Rainbow Trout
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release more than 80,000 rainbow trout at 93 locations beginning Wednesday, March 11. The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish in March, April, and May. Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest.