Public Meetings and Public Notices
Public meetings for the coming week are profiled along with one Public Notice for Smith Township.
Government
Early In-Person Voting Underway
Early in-person voting for the November 4 General Election is now underway at the Belmont County Board of Elections Office
Barnesville Police Log
Excerpts from the Barnesville Police Log from October 6-12 are reported this week.
Candidates Forum Well Attended
The first Barnesville Area News sponsored Barnesville Village Council Candidates Forum Tuesday night was well attended.
Energy Firm Leasing Properties in Barnesville
Grenadier Energy III is currently signing leases with property owners in the village.
Council Candidates Forum Tonight
The Barnesville Area News Barnesville Village Council Candidates Forum is set for 6:30 tonight at the Barnesville Library Annex.
Rulli Bill Would Defund State and Local Governments that Abandon Columbus Day Holiday
On Friday, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06), who represents the greater Barnesville area, introduced the Italian Heroes and Heritage Act, legislation that preserves Columbus Day as a nationwide federal holiday honoring Italian American heritage and the historical contributions of Christopher Columbus.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from October 4 through October 8 are reported below. October 4, 2025 1:43 am — Mile Marker 208, eastbound Interstate 70. A deputy gave a male driver a ride to Love’s, because his truck had run out of fuel. 2:44 […]
UL Superintendent Will Answer Levy Questions Before Board Meeting
Union Local Schools Superintendent Zach Shutler will be available to answer citizens questions 4-5 p.m. Thursday prior to the October UL Board of Education Meeting at the ULHS Learning Center. The UL School District is seeking a proposed levy of 2 mills for a continuous permanent improvement levy. The last tax ballot measure approved by […]
Special Union Local Board Meeting
The UL BOE will meet in special session Tuesday morning at 7:15 a.m.