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.
Government
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.
Sensory-Friendly Spaces Debut at 2026 Belmont County Fair
Children and adults who are sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights, and crowded environments will find the 2026 Belmont County Fair more welcoming and accessible thanks to a partnership between the Belmont County Agricultural Society and the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Public Meetings Include Barnesville Council, School Board, Airport Authority
Public meetings scheduled the week of August 10-15 are listed.
Murder Suspect Enters “Insanity Plea”
The murder charge against a Belmont area woman was moved this week from Western Division Court to the Court of Common Pleas.
July Barnesville Police Department Report
Barnesville Police Chief Rocky Sirianni has released the department’s activity for the month of July 2026.
Belmont County Clerk of Courts Report for July 2026
Belmont County Clerk of Courts Laura A. Zupko has released the July 2026 report for the office.
Under Roof
The new Women’s Club of Barnesville shelter house at Memorial Park is up and under roof.
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 July 27 through August 2.
Belmont County Correctional Institute Celebrates America 250 With Veterans
The Belmont County Correctional Institute celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence on July 22. The service was organized for the Belmont Incarcerated Veterans Organization (BIVO).