Christmas Eve Services
Area churches will have Christmas Eve services tomorrow.
Events
Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will host a general community blood drive from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. December 29 at the Barnesville Library Annex. Registration information for the event is included in the flyer.
“A Barnesville Christmas” Shared with Ohio Travel Group
Barnesville is described as a great Christmas experience on a statewide tourism posting.
Tuesday Sledding Party!
Joe’s Tire Barnesville is taking advantage of the perfect early winter weather this weather by staging a sledding party at the firm’s Barnesville location, 875 Shamrock Drive beginning at 2:45 Tuesday afternoon.
WesBanco Barnesville Hosts 20th “Holiday Business After Hours”
Barnesville WesBanco staff members welcomed the community in last Thursday evening for the local bank’s 20th “Holiday Business After Hours” event.
Barnesville’s 57th Doan Ford Wrestling Invitational Set
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
Area Christmas Services through Dec. 25 are shared.
Tree Lights up Belmont
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 Coming to Belmont County
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.
Parade Lights Up Downtown Barnesville
It was cold but a good crowd showed up early Saturday evening to view the Barnesville Lighted Christmas Parade.