Muskingum Watershed Lakes Drawdown Set
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District has released its annual winter drawdown schedule, a critical part of the organization’s flood-control and maintenance operations.
Government
East Central Education Service Center Awarded Grant
hio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin have announced $7.1 million in grant funding to establish seven regional Career Pathway Support Networks, including one based in East Central Ohio.
Bethesda Meet the Candidates Night
Residents of the Village of Bethesda will have an opportunity to meet and hear the views of village council candidates Tuesday at 7 p.m., October 28 at the Bethesda Community Room.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from October 9 through October 15 are reported below. October 9, 2025 12:00 am — Eastbound Interstate 70 Rest Stop, Belmont. A deputy issued a warning for speeding to a semi-truck driver. 12:15 am — Eastbound Interstate 70 Rest Stop, […]
Public Meetings and Public Notices
Public meetings for the coming week are profiled along with one Public Notice for Smith Township.
Early In-Person Voting Underway
Early in-person voting for the November 4 General Election is now underway at the Belmont County Board of Elections Office
Barnesville Police Log
Excerpts from the Barnesville Police Log from October 6-12 are reported this week.
Candidates Forum Well Attended
The first Barnesville Area News sponsored Barnesville Village Council Candidates Forum Tuesday night was well attended.
Energy Firm Leasing Properties in Barnesville
Grenadier Energy III is currently signing leases with property owners in the village.
Council Candidates Forum Tonight
The Barnesville Area News Barnesville Village Council Candidates Forum is set for 6:30 tonight at the Barnesville Library Annex.