Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from February 27 through March 4 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
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Belmont College Dean’s List
Belmont College has released the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.
Barnesville Vision Plan Reveal at Public Meeting
The Community Improvement Corporation of Belmont County and the Village of Barnesville will present the community vision plan outlining ideas for the village’s future at this week’s meeting.
Public Meetings March 9-14
The following public meetings are planned for the week of March 9-14, 2026.
Public Notices – March 6, 2026
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of March 6, 2026.
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
News from the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library include information on new materials, Wizard of Oz display, March Board Meeting, and Spring Classes for the younger set!
Barnesville Elementary Preschool Registration
Barnesville Elementary School Preschool registration will be held by appointment only on Friday, March 6 and Friday, March 13. Barnesville Preschool serves children from ages 3 to 5 years of age.
GFWC Women’s Club of Barnesville Presents Purse Bash
The community has a chance to win designer purses at the GFWC Women’s Club of Barnesville’s purse bash this spring.
The purse bash is from noon to 3 p.m. April 12 at Elks Lodge, 117 North Chestnut Street with the first drawing at 1 p.m.
Rataiczak up for National Honor
The Heart Association, sponsor of the Oho Valley Heart Ball, has nominated the Morristown resident for the 2026 American Stroke Association Voters’ Choice Hero award.
Barnesville Chamber Seeks Flag Fund Donations as Part of America 250 Celebration
The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations for its annual flag fund, a project that began in 1984 when Irene Cowgill and her husband, Bill, started raising money to purchase new flags for the village.
Chamber Director Jill Hissom said the organization is now collecting donations to purchase the new American flags, as well as bunting flags for the upcoming America 250 celebration, which kicks off the first week of July. Additional details about the celebration will be announced later.