Barnesville Area News Company Adopts Column Policy
At its January 2026 meeting, the Barnesville Area News Company Board of Directors formally adopted a Column Policy to guide the submission and publication of community columns.
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Longtime Barnesville Hairstylist Retires
After more than 50 years behind the chair coloring, styling and cutting hair, Jeannette Hissom retired in Dececember.
Ohio Hills Dental Expansion Underway
The Ohio Hills Health Centers dental team toured the organization’s newest location currently under construction at the ECO Center adjacent to the Ohio University Eastern Campus at East Richland.
Neurologist Joins Barnesville Hospital Team
WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital announces the addition of Stephen Timms, MD, to their team beginning in February.
The Quaker Kitchen Opens
Shawn and Savannah Conrad have opened a new restaurant in their hometown, offering a diner-style dining option for the Quaker City community.
Beloved WesBanco Teller Retiring
WesBanco bank teller Renee Hunter will retire on Jan. 23 after spending more than a decade meeting new people, managing money and building a work family.
Barnesville Featured in Online Publication
Another online travel publication has discovered Barnesville!
The publication Islands.com, that profiles destinations, travel guides, cruises, outdoor adventures, news and features, released an article on Barnesville on January 4.
News & Resources to Help SE Ohio Businesses
OhioSE, a regional economic development organization covering Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Monroe and Noble counties has released its newsletter “News & Resources to Help Businesses in SE Ohio” this week.
Farm Bureau Membership Kickoff Dinner Set for January 29th
Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble County Farm Bureau will kick-off the 2026 membership campaign on Thursday, Jan. 29, at Mid-East Career Center, Buffalo Campus, Senecaville.
Health Coverage Among New Barnesville Chamber Member Benefits
The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce recently joined the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) opening the door for members to purchase employee health insurance as well as a variety of other services in 2026.