Barnesville Paving Project
The annual summer paving project for the Village of Barnesville is set to begin next Tuesday, August 25.
Government
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from August 7 to August 12 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Airport Taxi Way Project Nears Final Approval
At the August 13 board meeting of the Belmont County Regional Airport Authority, Greg Batts, president of the group shared the news that the Belmont County Commissioners have signed the two federal contract documents for the runway project.
Southside Construction Project Underway
A culvert and waterline replacement project, approved by Barnesville Village Council, is underway on South Broadway Street in Barnesville.
Barnesville Council Discusses S. Broadway Street Project
Village council discussed the South Broadway Street project in detail at the August 10 meeting.
Public Meetings Aug. 17-22 Includes Union Local School Board
The following area public meetings are scheduled for the week of August 17-22, 2026.
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 3 through August 9, 2026.
Barnesville Seeks Design Services for Intersection Project
The Village of Barnesville, Ohio is accepting qualifications from design professional to provide services for its Church Street and North Chestnut Street (S.R. 800) Intersection Signal Improvement Project.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from July 31 to August 6 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Tourism Potential Revealed at Captina Watershed Workshop
Over 60 area residents along with state and federal personnel gathered July 30-31 in Wayne Township to brainstorm a better future for southern Belmont County along the Captina Creek watershed from the headwaters in Barnesville to the Ohio River at Powhatan Point.