Health Survey Reveals Top Issues
The Belmont County Health Department recently released results of a county health assessment the office conducted.
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Workforce and Community Education Classes Offered at Belmont College
Belmont College is offering new workforce and community education classes for the Summer 2025 term at its main campus in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Birds and Breakfast – May 31
The annual Egypt Wildlife Area Birds and Breakfast event will take place the morning of Saturday, May 31.
Barnesville Summer Swim Team Camps and Classes
The Barnesville Summer Swim Team offers classes and camps. Registration is open until May 25.
Distinguished Scholars: Kylee Powell and Luke Taylor Lead BHS Class of 2025
From left to right, the Top 10 Students of the Barnesville Class of 2025: Valedictorian Kylee Powell, Salutatorian Luke Taylor, Addyson Moore, Carson Burkhart, Alexis Grear, Evan Boulet, Hayley Hoffer, Caleb Powell, Kennadi Dodd, and Conner Starr. The Class of 2025 is the last class to have a valedictorian. Next year, Barnesville High School will […]
Caps Off to 2025 Barnesville Graduates
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District will present diplomas for the 147th time to the class of 2025 on Tuesday, May 20. This tradition dates back to 1878. The event is scheduled to take place at the Barnesville Shamrock Stadium at 7:00 PM. In case of inclement weather, the program will move to the BHS […]
Barnesville Shamrocks Shine at Senior Awards
The Barnesville High School Senior Awards Assembly took place in the BHS Auditorium on Monday, May 12, 2025. Senior Class President Olivia Phillips was the Emcee for the program. All awards and scholarships are listed in order of the program presentation.* *Please note: This list was compiled by volunteers for the nonprofit Barnesville Area News […]
Volunteers, Veterans’ Groups Will Place Flags
Volunteers and members of Barnesville veterans groups will place flags on the graves of veterans Saturday, May 17.
Terry Tickhill Terrell Presented J. L. Stifel & Sons: Indigo Dyers
On May 1, 2025, The Watt Center for History and the Arts in Barnesville, Ohio, hosted Terry Tickhill Terrell, who presented a lecture on J. L. Stifel & Sons. Her talk included their Wheeling, WV, indigo fabric dying company’s history and the contributions of J. L. Stifel to our local area. Johann Ludwig Stifel learned […]
Aire Beauty Bar Ribbon Cutting
Ava Hanes, owner of Aire Beauty Bar at 123 N. Chestnut Street, cut the ribbon opening the new business Saturday, May 10.