Fire Department Billing Changes Proposed
Proposed legislation was introduced Monday to Barnesville Village Council, which also heard updates on a number of ongoing issues.
Government
Nick Ferrelli Announces Run for Belmont County Auditor
Former Shadyside councilman Nick Ferrelli is seeking the Belmont County auditor position.
Belmont County Auditor Cindi Henry Seeks Re-election
Cindi Henry, Belmont County auditor, is seeking re-election after first taking office in 2020.
Muskingum WCD Names Chief of Conservation
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) announces that Dana Ohman joined the organization in January as Chief of Conservation.
Area Fire Departments Receive Small Communities Fire Department Grants Draft
In addition to Barnesville, three other area fire departments are receiving state grants as part of a $7.997 million grant program that will benefit 190 departments in 49 Ohio counties.
February Belmont County Clerk of Courts Report
Laura A. Zupko, Belmont County Clerk of Courts, has issued the office’s Monthly Report for February 2026.
Public Meetings March 23-27
The following area public meetings are scheduled for the week of March 23-27.
Public Notices – March 20, 2026
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of March 20, 2026.
Belmont County Tourism Office Creates America250 and Belmont County 225 Logo
Executive Director of the Belmont County Tourism Office Jackee Pugh along with Daniel Finsley, owner of Finsley Creative, have designed a logo to represent the America250 celebrations and the county’s 225th anniversary.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from March 12-18 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.