Bethesda Seats Council Members, Park commissioner
Three seasoned Bethesda Village Council members renewed their oaths of office this month while one new councilwoman joined their ranks and a new park commissioner was appointed.
Government
Belmont County Rates of Taxation and Reduction Released
Belmont County Treasurer Katherine J. Kelich has released the 2025 Rates of Taxation and Reduction Factors for Tax Year 2025.
JB Green Team Offering Recycling Initiative Grants
The JB Green Team announces applications for the 2026 Recycling Initiatives Project Grant are currently available.
Four Area Districts Awarded Bus Safety Grants
On Thursday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced the award of $10 million in Ohio School Bus Safety Grants to 371 schools, districts, and county boards of developmental disabilities statewide.
Somerton VFD Valentine’s Rigatoni Dinner
Members of the Somerton Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will host a Valentine’s Rigatoni Dinner from 5-7 p.m. February 13 at the fire hall community room, 55517 Washington Street, Somerton.
Barnesville Schools Names Park Board Rep
Following the announcements of appointments by Mayor Jake Hershberger at the January 12 council meeting, the Barnesville Exempted School Board appointed a new representative for the village park board.
Belmont Seniors Monthly Magazine Out
The February edition of the monthly newsletter published by Belmont County Senior Services is now out.
Effects of Major Storm Linger
The snow has moved on after dropping more than a foot of snow on the greater Barnesville area only to be replaced by bitterly cold weather.
Storm Packs Wallop
The massive storm affecting over two dozen states and impacting the lives of over two million Americans arrived in eastern Ohio a little later than originally anticipated.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from January 16 through January 20 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs. January 16, 2026 9:59 am — E High St, Flushing. A tool bag fell off the caller’s truck. When they went back for it, someone had taken it. Deputies responded and […]