Halloween Ready!
Barnesville little ones will visit homes throughout the community tomorrow night. Wednesday it is Trunk or Treat at Emerald Pointe and Friday is the date for downtown activities.
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Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from October 16 through October 22 are reported below. October 16, 2025 9:08 am — Uniontown-Flushing Rd, St. Clairsville. The caller reported the theft of a credit card. He reported that his ex-wife had a credit card in his name, […]
Union Local Schools Levy in the Hands of Voters
For a third time in as many years, Union Local Schools seeks approval from district voters for additional support for improvements to school buildings and facilities.
Multiple Hopefuls Add Interest in Area Election Contests
While many local contests for villages, townships and school boards are uncontested in the upcoming Nov. 4 General Election, others are hotly contested with multiple candidates seeking a limited number of open seats. In those subdivisions, voter interest is naturally higher.
Mental Health and Recovery Board Seeks Levy Support
The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Belmont, Harrison and Monroe Counties want to keep mental health services available in Belmont County as it asks for the public’s support on a renewal levy.
The board will have a 1.25-mill renewal levy on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election. The measure involves no new taxes, as it renews an approved levy.
Date Changed: Barnesville Halloween Spooktacular
Due to the forecast for inclement weather, the Barnesville Halloween Spooktacular, sponsored by the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Barnesville, has been moved to Friday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This event is in the downtown area. The traditional trick-or-treat for the Barnesville community will still be held on […]
Community Foundation Elects
The Barnesville Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting that took place October 13 included the election of officers and trustees for the coming year.
Kiwanis Pancake Day Returns
The Kiwanis Pancake Day will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Assumption Catholic Church basement. This is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with tickets at $10 for adults, $5 for ages five to 12 and free for those under three.
Contestants to Bring the Heat in Annual Chili Cook-off
Contestants will face off in the third annual Chili Cook-off as funds benefit the Barnesville State Theater project.
Captina Conservancy Festival Celebrates Captina Creek
Captina Conservancy invites the public to celebrate the heritage and environment of Captina Creek.
Captina Conservancy’s fourth annual Captina Creekin Festival will take place from noon to 3 p.m. along the South Fork of Captina Creek, 55800 New Castle Rd., Jerusalem.