Lafferty VFD Awarded ODNR Grant
The Lafferty VFD is one of 10 area volunteer fire departments recently awarded grants by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Government
Leadership Ohio Appoints 2026 Fellows
Leadership Ohio announces the members of its incoming Class of 2026. Following a rigorous selection process that saw nearly 200 nominees from every corner of the state, 35 visionary leaders have been tapped to examine Ohio’s most vital issues and collaborate on initiatives that bolster the state’s civic vitality and long-term success.
BECI Warden Receives Woman of Impact Nomination
Belmont Correctional Institution Warden Shelbie Smith is raising awareness for women’s heart health after being selected as a nominee for the Woman of Impact campaign.
Students Gather at OUE for Annual Charlie Wilson Leadership Event
Students from Martins Ferry, Barnesville, and Bridgeport high schools participated in interactive workshops and heard from regional leaders about initiative, service and long-term community impact at the Charlie Wilson Leadership event at Ohio University Eastern.
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 the February 9- 15 time frame.
Belmont County Sheriff Log Report
Western Belmont County excerpts from February 12 through February 18 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Public Meetings, Feb. 23 – Mar. 1
The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week.
Barnesville Board Approves February Forecast
The Board approved the February forecast as presented. Historically, this forecast was due in May, but the state moved the due date to February.
Public Notices Feb. 20
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of February 20, 2026.
Chuck Probst Announces Re-Election Plans for County Commissioner
Former four-term Belmont County Commissioner Chuck Probst announced his plans for re-election for the May 5 primary election.