Belmont County Sheriff’s Report
Western Belmont County excerpts from Sept. 4-9 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Government
Barnesville Launches Property Maintenance Portal
A new change on the Village of Barnesville website is a portal for “Report a Concern” related to property maintenance in the village. At the end of August 2026, the Village began a new process designated to centralize property maintenance complaints and property abatements through the Barnesville Police Department. On the dedicated Property Maintenance & […]
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 31 through September 6, 2026.
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.
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.