Water, Sewer Rate Increases Approved
On two 4-1 votes, village council approved the water and sewer rates as proposed by Mayor Jake Hershberger, following the third, final readings of the proposed ordinances on August 24.
Government
Update on Fairview, Hendrysburg Water Project
An update on the Fairview, Hendrysburg water project is provided.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
New Fire Chief, Assistant Chief on Barnesville Council Agenda
Barnesville is getting a new fire chief and assistant chief and other public meetings for the coming week are profiled.
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 August 24 through August 30, 2026.
Boil Order in Parts of Barnesville
A large water leak in the Village of Barnesville, this time along North Broadway Street, was discovered Thursday resulting in a boil order.
Public Notices
Barnesville is seeking a full time police officer.
August Barnesville BOE Meeting: Coach Rebuttal and Robotics Donation
The Board of Education met on August 13 in the middle school cafetorium.
Public Meetings Aug. 31 – Sept. 6
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place the week of August 31 – September 6.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Reports
Western Belmont County excerpts from August 20 to August 25 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.