Two Hospital Employees Mark Half Century and More Anniversaries
Two veteran employees recently marked a half century or more of continuous service to Barnesville Hospital.
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Tourism Potential Revealed at Captina Watershed Workshop
Over 60 area residents along with state and federal personnel gathered July 30-31 in Wayne Township to brainstorm a better future for southern Belmont County along the Captina Creek watershed from the headwaters in Barnesville to the Ohio River at Powhatan Point.
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
August Display Features Coal Mining History The current display at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library features coal mining artifacts and art from the collection of the Watt Center for History and the Arts. In addition to displays, programs at the Center explore local history, arts and crafts. The next program will take place Thursday evening covering […]
Sensory-Friendly Spaces Debut at 2026 Belmont County Fair
Children and adults who are sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights, and crowded environments will find the 2026 Belmont County Fair more welcoming and accessible thanks to a partnership between the Belmont County Agricultural Society and the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Public Meetings Include Barnesville Council, School Board, Airport Authority
Public meetings scheduled the week of August 10-15 are listed.
July Barnesville Police Department Report
Barnesville Police Chief Rocky Sirianni has released the department’s activity for the month of July 2026.
Belmont County Clerk of Courts Report for July 2026
Belmont County Clerk of Courts Laura A. Zupko has released the July 2026 report for the office.
“Is that AI?” – Free AARP Senior Planet Workshop
Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) at an AARP Senior Planet workshop at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library.
Under Roof
The new Women’s Club of Barnesville shelter house at Memorial Park is up and under roof.
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 July 27 through August 2.