August Barnesville BOE Meeting: Coach Rebuttal and Robotics Donation
The Board of Education met on August 13 in the middle school cafetorium.
Government
Public Meetings Aug. 31 – Sept. 6
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place the week of August 31 – September 6.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Reports
Western Belmont County excerpts from August 20 to August 25 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
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 17 through August 23, 2026.
New Police Chief Sworn In
Lt. Matthew Tippie, a 10-year veteran of the local police force was sworn in as police chief at the August 24 Barnesville Village Council meeting.
Piers Rising on I-70/SR 149 Project
Construction of piers that will carry I-70 over SR 149 at the Morristown interchange is underway.
Barnesville Recycling Bins Relocated
Barnesville’s two JB Green Team recycling collection locations will soon be one to the rear of the Watt Center for History and the Arts, 515 Watt Avenue.
Seniors September Newsletter Available
The monthly newsletter, “The Golden Times,” distributed by the Belmont County Committee on Aging is now out.
ECO Center Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
On August 4, the East Central Ohio (ECO) Center celebrated the grand opening of the facility with a ribbon cutting and open house. Since the opening, the ECO Center has hosted several events.
South Broadway Area Boil Order in Effect
The Barnesville Water Department issued a precautionary boil advisory Monday due to emergency waterline repairs in the area where utility work is currently underway.