Public Meetings: May 3-9, 2026
The following public area meetings are scheduled for this coming week.
Government
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 24 to April 28 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers April 20 through April 26.
Belmont County Primary Election Includes School Levy
Belmont County voters who have not cast early ballots will go to the polls Tuesday, May 5 to decide several primary election races and two local issues.
Public Notices – May 1, 2026
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of May 1, 2026.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff: Republican Leader Honored
Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of former State Senator.
Early Voting Continues Through Sunday
Belmont County residents may vote absentee at the county board of elections office through Sunday afternoon. The office is located at 52180 National Road, St. Clairsville.
Spring Cleaning
Jimmy Grear spent a beautiful, warm Monday afternoon volunteering his time power washing the monuments, benches and memorials at the downtown Barnesville Veterans Corner. Grear and David Bunting, not shown, did the community work on behalf of Barnesville American Legion Post #168.
April Barnesville Board Meeting: Fiscal Award of Excellence
At the April 23 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Micah Fuchs announced that the Barnesville treasurer’s office received an Ohio Auditor of State Award for excellence.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Call Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 17 to April 22 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.