OHHC Recognized by Historic District and Board of Architectural Review
The Barnesville’s Historic District and Board of Architectural Review honored Ohio Hills Health Center at the Barnesville Chamber Annual Dinner last Thursday.
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Festival Leader Mourned
Members of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Committee and the community at large were shocked Friday hearing the news that festival president Tim Rockwell had died suddenly while on vacation with his wife, Tracey Childs Rockwell.
Jefferis, Jenkins, Lucas Selected as Belmont College Commencement Speakers
Belmont College officials are pleased to our 2026 commencement speakers. All proud Belmont College alumni who are making an incredible impact in their fields. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their achievements and have them inspire our graduates.
Public Meetings: May 3-9, 2026
The following public area meetings are scheduled for this coming week.
Youth Mental Health Program at St. Clairsville
n conjunction with the Mental Health Awareness Month of May 2026, and in support of Ohio Valley youth, a “Night of Hope” is planned for 6 p.m., Thursday, May 7 at the St. Clairsville High School Gymnasium, 102 E. Woodrow Avenue.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 24 to April 28 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Calling All Volunteers – Theater Company Prepares for Movie Screening Debut
The Barnesville State Theater Company continues to make strides in its mission to bring arts and culture back to the village through grants, events and ongoing restoration efforts.
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 April 20 through April 26.
Education Foundation Grant Awards Total Over $50,000
CORRECTED/UPDATED: The original list provided to Barnesville Area News was from a previous grant round. The article is now updated with information related to decisions made by BAEF Trustees on April 13, 2026.
Belmont County Primary Election Includes School Levy
Belmont County voters who have not cast early ballots will go to the polls Tuesday, May 5 to decide several primary election races and two local issues.