Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers May 18 through May 24.
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Foster Hope Ohio Valley Ready to Take Next Step
A special meeting for volunteers for Foster Hope Ohio Valley is set for Friday, May 29 at 6 p.m. The organization assists children in the foster care program in 15 counties.
Barnesville Community Honors the Fallen at Memorial Day Service
Barnesville American Legion Post #168 held a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 at the Veteran’s Plaza in Barnesville.
Library Summer Reading Programs Return
The Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library summer reading program, “Unearth a Story,” begins June 1 and will offer free activities for all ages through July 25.
This year’s theme focuses on dinosaurs, rocks and discoveries beneath the earth, especially for younger children. Participants can register at the library beginning June 1 and will receive a packet containing program information, schedules and event dates.
Wagon Train Returns to Belmont County
The Belmont County Wagon Train returns May 29–31, bringing a once-a-year tradition back to the Historic National Road and communities across the county. Be sure to check out the flyer below for the full list of stops and travel route throughout the weekend.
Water Project Agreement Approved
Barnesville Village Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) resolution with the Village of Fairview at the Monday, May 18 meeting for the upcoming water line extension project for distribution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Dickinson Cattle Company Serves as a Leading Tourist Attraction in Belmont County
The Dickinson Cattle Company is opening its ranch gates to visitors this summer with the opening of its annual Longhorn Head to Tail Tours, offering guests an up-close look at Texas Longhorn cattle, southeastern Ohio history and the diversified ranch operation north of Barnesville.
Olney Friends School 188th Commencement Set for June 6
Olney Friends School will award diplomas to seven graduating seniors during its 188th Commencement Exercises on June 6, 2026.
Bethesda’s Memorial Day Service
Immediately following the Memorial Day parade, members of American Legion Epworth Post #90, conducted their annual Memorial Day service in honor of those men and women who died in service to our nation.
Bethesda’s Patriotic Memorial Day Parade
Continuing a long-standing tradition of the Bethesda community’s annual Memorial Day parade drew a good hometown crowd Monday morning. Thankfully, Mother Nature who peppered the area with persistent downpours over the past week, took a break during the parade and program that followed.