Area 2025 Fire/EMS Annual Reports
Three area Fire/EMS departments have released 2025 activities of their volunteers – Bethesda, Fairview and Lafferty.
Community
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New Council Members Sworn in, Mayor Objects to Rehiring of Solicitor
As four new Barnesville Village Council members took their seats Monday, Mayor Jake Hershberger filed a written objection to one of the final actions of the previous council in 2025.
Barnesville Community Foundation Meeting
The Barnesville Community Foundation meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., January 19 at the Barnesville Library Annex, North Chestnut Street.
Barnesville Area News is Expanding Public Meeting Coverage
The Board of Directors of Barnesville Area News Company is pleased to announce 2026 ushers in the next step in expanding western Belmont County public meeting coverage.
Belmont Council Gets New Member, Moves to Replace Meters
Belmont Village Council appointed a new member Wednesday and took initial steps to establish a water meter replacement plan.
Olney Students Compete in Model UN Conference
Students from Olney Friends School competed in the Stark County High School Model United Nations Conference (Schmun 2026) this past week
1/2 Acre Homesteading Workshops Return
The Belmont County Soil and Water Conservation District will host five 1/2 Acre Homesteading workshop in 2026.
New Material at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
The following items were added to the shelves at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library since New Year’s Day.
Barnesville Council Reorganization Meeting
Barnesville Village Council will meet for the first meeting of 2026 Monday night at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.
America 250–Ohio Kickoff at the Ohio Statehouse
Partners from across Ohio gathered at the Ohio Statehouse gathered at to Ohio Statehouse this week to officially kick off America 250-Ohio, launching preparations for the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.