New Police Chief, Water Rate Vote on Barnesville Council Agenda
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place the week of August 24-29.
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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 August 10 through August 16, 2026.
Bookmobile Service Nears Six Month Mark
After an absence of 14 years, the Belmont County District Library System reinstituted traveling bookmobile service in March.
Barnesville Paving Project
The annual summer paving project for the Village of Barnesville is set to begin next Tuesday, August 25.
Shamrock Band Halftime Show: “Welcome to the Green Parade”
The Barnesville Shamrock Marching Band spent a week in August learning and perfecting this year’s football halftime show.
2026 River Valley Health Fund Grants Announced
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) announced the recipients of the 2026 River Valley Health Fund (RVHF) grants at Bridgeport this week.
Storm Results in Flash Floods, Washouts
Heavy rains totaling between 2-3 inches fell over a large area from Columbus to Wheeling resulting in flash floods Thursday morning and afternoon.
Monroe County Fair Set for Aug. 24-29
The 176th Monroe County Fair gets underway next week, running from August 24-29 at the fairgrounds off SR 26 in Woodsfield.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from August 7 to August 12 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Airport Taxi Way Project Nears Final Approval
At the August 13 board meeting of the Belmont County Regional Airport Authority, Greg Batts, president of the group shared the news that the Belmont County Commissioners have signed the two federal contract documents for the runway project.