Chamber Meet Planned for Youth Center
The next chamber meeting will take place Wednesday, September 10.
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Barnesville Street Paving Begins Next Monday
The Village of Barnesville will begin its 2025 Street Improvements Program the week of September 8 as long as Mother Nature cooperates!
Barnesville Retains Bill Dowler Trophy
Barnesville retained the coveted Bill Dowler Trophy Friday night as the Shamrocks tamed the Meadowbrook Colts 51-21 at Shamrock Stadium. Junior Trey Toliver was named Dairy Queen Player of the Game with 191 yards rushing on 26 carries. Toliver also scored four touchdowns. Senior Koby Jones had 88 yards rushing on 2 carries and scored […]
Barnesville Mobile Market
Barnesville Mobile Market will take place at Barnesville Memoria Park, Friday, September 5.
Smith, Union townships Clean Ups Scheduled
The annual clean up by township trustees and JB Green Team for residents of various townships continues in September for two western Belmont County townships.
Ohio SE Hires Engagement and Partnership Manager
hio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) has appointed Amber Kohler as its new Manager of Engagement and Partnerships. Kohler, a Norwich native, began her role on August 19.
Ohio: The Birthplace of 4-H
Today, 4-H serves as the United States’ largest youth development organization, supporting nearly six million youth annually as they build lifelong skills and grow into young leaders. However, the beginnings of 4-H can be traced back to Clark County, Ohio, where the first meeting was held more than 120 years ago.
Assumption Mary Statue is Blessed at Catholic Cemetery
After the mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15, Father Dave Cornett and parishioners drove to the Catholic Cemetery to bless the new statue at the cemetery’s entrance.
Labor Day Break
Barnesville Area News will take a break for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday.
Belmont County Gets Ready for its 176th Fair
Belmont County will celebrate its long-standing and popular fair this upcoming week with livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls and a demolition derby.
Described as a “Family Tradition since 1849”, the fair board of directors have put on a week’s worth of festivities that bring in thousands of visitors.
This year’s fair will be Monday through Sept. 7 at the Belmont County Fairgrounds, 45420 Roscoe Rd., St. Clairsville. The fair schedule can be found on the Belmont County fair website along with other information.