Monroe County Village Governments on the Block
Several Monroe County village governments may disappear in the coming months.
Government
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from September 26 to September 30 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Village Waives Bidding Process for Paving Project
Council President Brad English presided over the September 21 Barnesville Village meeting in Mayor Jake Hershberger’s absence. Council member Mark Lucas was also absent.
Public Meetings Oct. 4-10
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place the week of October 4 – 10, 2026.
Belmont Correctional Institution’s Pumpkin Project Profiled
The pumpkin growers at Belmont Correctional (BECI) were featured statewide on the Ohio Newsroom over WOUB-FM Radio Athens/Cambridge Friday morning.
Teens to Explore What’s Next at Career & Transition Expo
More than 500 students from high schools and career centers across Belmont, Harrison, and Noble counties are expected to attend the Belmont – Harrison Career & Transition Expo on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the ECO Center in St. Clairsville.
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.
Changing of the Guard
Chris Hendershot and Silas Tracy take over as Barnesville Fire and EMS chief and assistant chief this week.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Reports
Western Belmont County excerpts from Sept. 17-22 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Barnesville School Board Applications Sought
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District Board of Education is accepting applications to fill the unexpired term of Tammy Wells, who resigned on September 18, 2026.