Historic Barkcamp Barn Rededicated
A historic antique barn at Barkcamp State Park was rededicated at a ceremony on May 18 after undergoing refurbishment.
Arts & Culture
Gardeners Prepare to Swap Plants
The annual Belmont County Master Gardener Plant Swap will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Belmont County Fairgrounds Wise Building, 45420 Roscoe Road, St. Clairsville.
Gardeners should bring plants by 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Barn Artist’s Patriotic Mural Takes Shape
A patriotic mural is taking shape on South Chestnut Street. Artist Scott Hagan created the design and is painting the huge piece of art.
Bethesda Public Library June Book Club
The June book club will meet on June 8.
Tourism Council Awards Grants to Enhance Belmont County
The Belmont County Tourism Council Board of Directors announced the recipients of its 2026 Grant Assistance Program (GAP Grant), awarding nearly $120,000 to 45 nonprofit organizations across Belmont County.
Downtown Blooms
In the pre-dawn hours of Friday morning, Village of Barnesville employees hung over 50 flower baskets from decorative downtown streetlamps. The project is a joint venture between the village and the Barnesville Chamber of Commerce.
Barnesville’s America 250 Mural Production Underway
Community residents painted about 40 tiles for the Barnesville America’s 250 Mural at a ‘Paint and Sip” party Wednesday night. [Photo provided by Susan Lapham]
Loudermilk Headlines Pennyroyal Program
The Pennyroyal Opera House will host Edgar Loudermilk at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, the last program on the 2026 spring schedule.
Barkcamp Barn Ribbon-Cutting
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will rededicate the barn at Barkcamp State Park at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Birds and Breakfast
Join the Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District for an “at-your-own-pace” birding event 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Storybook Trail Area of Barkcamp State Park, 65330 Barkcamp Road, Belmont.