State Theater Offers ‘Hocus Pocus’, Costume Contest
The emerging and developing Barnesville State Theater Company is entering the Halloween Season with a special free event at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday, October 31.
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Historic Churches Rubberneck Tour
The Barnesville Ministerial Association is hosting a free self-guided tour of six church buildings on Sunday Nov. 1.
November Seniors Newsletter Available
The monthly newsletter, “The Golden Times,” distributed by the Belmont County Committee on Aging is now out. The November edition is accessible online.
Benefit Auction will Support Two Injured Amish Men
A benefit auction will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 31 at the Captina Produce Auction 390950 West Captina Highway (SR 148) southeast of Barnesville.
Belmont County Sheriff Reports
Western Belmont County excerpts from October 10 to October 15 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
WVU Medicine Opens Belmont County Rapid Care Clinic
VU Medicine Wheeling Hospital celebrated the opening of its newest Rapid Care location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the St. Clairsville Health Center, 51339 National Road East, St. Clairsville.
Horse Poo Issues Discussed by Council
Barnesville Village Council discussed and acted upon several issues at their Oct. 5 meeting.
Public Notices – October 17, 2026
The following Public Notices are published by Barnesville Area News Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Public Meetings: Oct. 19 – 24
Public meetings scheduled October 19 through October 24, 2026 are listed.
News of Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
News from the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library includes a 1-mill renewal ballot tax measure on the Nov. 3 ballot.