Progress Continues on Railroad Street Trail, Tunnel Project
Paving along the expanded Railroad Street with pedestrian path got underway this past week between SR 147 and the Bethesda Street/Bethesda Street Extension.
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Captina Science Pub Focuses on Native Fishes
The next Captina Science Pub, featuring native fishes of central Appalachia, is set for 6 p.m., August 25 at the Main Street Barrel House, 137 E. Main Street, Barnesville. Dr. Stuart Welsh, a research fish biologist for USGS and WVU Professor, will present an informative talk on the subject. Attendees are invited to come early […]
Village Leaders Feel Pride as Barnesville Named an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown
As Ohio Magazine recognizes Barnesville among five great places to live, Barnesville leaders react with joy and pride to the honor.
Mayor Jake Hershberger wants the Village of Barnesville to celebrate this moment together.
Editors from the magazine visited villages and cities throughout the summer evaluating finalists in six categories—community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment and culture and heritage.
Gardening Couple Brings One-of-a-Kind Ornamental Grassland Garden to Ohio Valley
A gardening couple began work on growing grasses in an Ornamental Grassland Garden that will be the only one of its kind in the United States on the farm at Old World Garden.
The Grassland Gardens is a garden all based upon ornamental grasses. The project takes three years to complete due to the plants needing years to bloom. Phase one took place this year, and owners Jim and Mary Competti have added a couple thousand plants so far, including a variety of 24 ornamental grasses.
Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Barnesville Schools ‘Open House’ Set
Students at all three Barnesville School District buildings are invited to attend an open house on August 15.
Assumption Parish Family Picnic
Members of the Assumption Catholic Church Parish are invited to take part in the annual family picnic at 5 p.m., August 17 at Barnesville Memorial Park.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log entries for the week of July 28-August 3 are profiled.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from July 31 through August 6 are reported below. July 31, 2025 9:19 pm — South 26th Rd, Bethesda. The caller’s nephew told him that someone had broken into his house, and he was approximately 20 minutes away. The back […]
A Bargain Hunter’s Paradise
Snap up some great bargains and help a great cause at the Barnesville State Theater Company’s Yard Sale at the Belmont Grange Hall Friday and Saturday.