In the News
News briefs from the Barnesville area and eastern Ohio are profiled.
Pumpkin Festival Name Ribbon Cutter and Parade Grand Marshal
Former Belmont County Sheriff Dave Lucas will serve as Grand Marshal for the 2025 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival parade on Saturday, September 27. The Somerton native got his start in law enforcement at the Barnesville Police Department. He concluded a 46-year career in the field earlier this year serving as county sheriff from 2013-2025. In […]
Public Notices
Current public Notices are published weekly on the Barnesville Area News website.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Public meetings through June 30 are reported this week.
Enterprise Album
Help identify the organization that was active at Belmont High School in the early 1920s.
Heat Wave Moves Seniors Rodeo Day
The Third Annual Senior Services Rodeo Day will take place at the Centerville Senior Center, 4662 Main Street, on June 24.
Zion Retreat & RV Park Independence Day Celebration
Special Independence Day celebration will take place at Zion Retreat & RV Park in Flushing.
SR 379 and SR 147 Road Closures Ahead
State Route 379 and State Route 147 west of Barnesville are expected to close in the coming days for construction projects.
High School Science Teacher Retires After 34 Years
Murray Stafford recently said goodbye to the high school after teaching science for 34 years.
New Head Swim Coach Ready to Dive Into Next School Year
Barnesville’s School Board of Education appointed Danielle Anderson as the new head swim coach at Barnesville High School, following the long 25-year run of Bobbi Jo Johnson.