One of the longest-running and most respected wrestling events in the region returns this month as Barnesville High School hosts the 57 Annual Doan Ford–Barnesville Wrestling Invitational on Dec. 19–20. Founded in 1968, the tournament stands as one of the Tri-State area’s original wrestling invitationals and continues to draw top-tier competitors and powerhouse programs from across Ohio.
Area Christmas Services through Dec. 25 are shared.
Beverly Yoe, councilwoman and longtime teachers aide at Belmont Elementary, flipped the switch to light the community Christmas tree at Belmont on Dec. 6.
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Belmont County on October 1–4, 2026 at the Belmont County Fairgrounds.
It was cold but a good crowd showed up early Saturday evening to view the Barnesville Lighted Christmas Parade.
A popular event during the day Saturday was the ice skating rink located on the West Main Street village parking lot.
Barnesville was officially recognized as one of Ohio’s Best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine on Saturday afternoon.
Santa greeted the community’s little ones following the Barnesville Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday night at the historic State Theater.
Incarcerated fathers at The Belmont Correctional Institution spent time with their loved ones on Friday, participating in Christmas activities for the holiday season.
UPDATE: 12/14 Due to scheduling issues, the Friday Dec 19 event featuring Jeff Parker & Company is canceled. Please continue to watch for future updates. Famous for his mandolin-playing and vocal lead singing, with over 30 years in music, Jeff Parker has performed and recorded across America and internationally with musical acts such as Joe […]