Barnesville, Ohio Communities Read the Declaration of Independence
At more than 100 locations throughout the State of Ohio including Barnesville, the Declaration of Independence was read at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Arts & Culture
Epworth Park’s 36th Chautauqua Days Fest
Bethesda’s Epworth Park will be on stage this weekend as residents of the park celebrate Chautauqua Days, a weekend of activities, food and entertainment.
New Material at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
The following new material was added to the stacks at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library the week of July 3, 2026.
American Legion St. Clairsville Post 159 Named Presenting Sponsor of ‘The Wall That Heals’ in Belmont County
elmont County Tourism and along with the Belmont County Wall That Heals Planning Committee are proud to announce American Legion St. Clairsville Post 159 as the Presenting Sponsor of The Wall That Heals, the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial exhibit that will visit Belmont County October 1–4, 2026.
OUE Student Selected for Apprenticeship Focused on Appalachian Storytelling
Ohio University Eastern student TyLynn Smith has been selected for the highly competitive Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) through the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University.
Barnesville Artist Exhibits at Wheeling
Noted calligrapher artist Sharon Hanse will present a special exhibit at the Artworks Around Town Gallery in Wheeling’s Centre Market, 2000 Market Street in July.
Field Trip to Raven Rocks
The Belmont County Historical Society will sponsor a special field trip to Raven Rocks on Tuesday, July 9, offering participants the opportunity to explore one of southern Belmont County’s most remarkable natural and historical areas.
Ohio Hills Folk Festival Quilt Show 2026
Among the many attractions at the 2026 Ohio Hills Folk Festival in Quaker City, Ohio will be a quilt show hosted by The Who Cooks For You Quilt Guild. Quilts will be on display at the Central Christian Church on Broadway Street Thursday through Saturday, July 9-11.
Flushed Performed at Barnesville State Theater
Barnesville’s local band Flushed kicked off The Sunday Stage concert series at the Barnesville State Theater on June 21.
Seneca Lake Winery ‘Grand Opening’ Set
QUAKER CITY – Eleven years ago John R. and Dolores Martin planted 1,500 grape vines on property they own near the intersection of SR 147 and SR 313 after completing three Ohio State University Workshops on growing grapes and producing wine. Now, the Martins are ready to move to the next level with a […]