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 March 23 through March 29.
Government
Many Attend Easement Signing Meetings for Waterline Project
Residents signed easements at two meetings organized by the Great Lakes Community Action Partnership the Hendrysburg, Mt. Olivett Road and Fairview area water project that will be served by the Village of Barnesville.
Paving and Roof Repairs Planned in Coming Months
An extensive paving project will begin at the intersection of Main and Chestnut streets on May 11, and bids for a new roof on the Barnesville Depot will be opened April 8.
April 6 Voter Registration Deadline
Area residents who plan to vote in the upcoming May primary election who are not registered or who need to update their voter information must do so by Monday, April 6.
Public Comments Sought for Transit Plan
Regional transportation planning agency Belomar is currently accepting public comments for the draft of the 2026-2030 Belmont County Coordinated Transit Plan for Human Services.
Barnesville BOE Moves Forward on HS Parking Lot Project
At its meeting, the Barnesville Board of Education awarded a bid to Bostic Concrete Service to complete phase one of a parking lot improvement project.
Upcoming Road Closure
Johnson Road North in southwest Union Township will be closed from March 31-April 10 for bridge replacement.
State Approves Leasing More Egypt Valley Acreage
The Ohio Oil & Gas Land Management Commission of the Department of Natural Resources voted on March 27 to approve opening up more land at the Egypt Valley Wildlife Area for oil and gas fracking leases.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from March 20 -25 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Meyer Announces Candidacy for Belmont County Auditor
Josh Meyer has announced his candidacy for Belmont County auditor, citing experience in public service and a desire to improve efficiency and accountability within the office.