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 February 23 through March 1.
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February 2026 Barnesville Police Report
Barnesville Police Chief Rocky Sirianni has released the February 2026 department’s activity.
IRS Withdraws Lien Against Belmont County
Belmont County Auditor Cindi L. Henry announced Monday that the Internal Revenue Service has withdrawn a federal tax lien filed against the Belmont County Auditor’s Office fully abating all penalties of the lien.
Divided Council Fails to Move Forward with Lake Purchase
Barnesville Village Council members were divided last week on whether to purchase 407 acres, including a large lake, for $1.7 million, with newer members ultimately saying they need more time to decide.
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.
Public Notices February 27, 2026
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of February 27, 2026.
Frank Shaffer Announces County Commissioner Candidacy
Pultney Township Trustee Frank Shaffer, a democrat, has announced his candidacy for Belmont County commissioner for the May primary election.
New Barnesville Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief Take Over
Barnesville Fire & EMS began the year under new leadership as Robert “Bob” Froehlich Jr. and Chris Hendershot assumed the roles of fire chief and assistant fire chief Jan. 1.
Former ODOT Leader Dave Schafer Announces Run for County Commissioner
Lifelong Belmont County Republican resident David Schafer — who has more than three decades of experience in transportation, infrastructure and public service — announced his candidacy for Belmont County Commissioner.
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.