Flags Ordered to Half-Staff: Republican Leader Honored
Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and service of former State Senator.
Government
Early Voting Continues Through Sunday
Belmont County residents may vote absentee at the county board of elections office through Sunday afternoon. The office is located at 52180 National Road, St. Clairsville.
Spring Cleaning
Jimmy Grear spent a beautiful, warm Monday afternoon volunteering his time power washing the monuments, benches and memorials at the downtown Barnesville Veterans Corner. Grear and David Bunting, not shown, did the community work on behalf of Barnesville American Legion Post #168.
April Barnesville Board Meeting: Fiscal Award of Excellence
At the April 23 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Micah Fuchs announced that the Barnesville treasurer’s office received an Ohio Auditor of State Award for excellence.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Call Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 17 to April 22 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Improvements Planned for Barnesville-Bradfield Regional Airport
A Legal Notice posted by the Belmont County Regional Airport Authority reveals plans are underway to undertake additional improvements at the airport located just west of Barnesville Hospital at 62299 Fairview Road.
Public Notices – April 24, 2026
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of April 24, 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 April 13 through April 19.
Illegal Dumping Grants Available
n recognition of Earth Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Wednesday announced a second round of funding through his “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, making another $1 million in grants available to help local communities clean up illegal dump sites and prevent future dumping.
Barnesville Police Offer Community Safety Training
The Barnesville Police Department is offering community safety training focused on preparing residents for emergency situations.