Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from August 14 to August 19 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Government
New Police Chief, Water Rate Vote on Barnesville Council Agenda
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place the week of August 24-29.
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 10 through August 16, 2026.
Bookmobile Service Nears Six Month Mark
After an absence of 14 years, the Belmont County District Library System reinstituted traveling bookmobile service in March.
Barnesville Paving Project
The annual summer paving project for the Village of Barnesville is set to begin next Tuesday, August 25.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from August 7 to August 12 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Airport Taxi Way Project Nears Final Approval
At the August 13 board meeting of the Belmont County Regional Airport Authority, Greg Batts, president of the group shared the news that the Belmont County Commissioners have signed the two federal contract documents for the runway project.
Southside Construction Project Underway
A culvert and waterline replacement project, approved by Barnesville Village Council, is underway on South Broadway Street in Barnesville.
Barnesville Council Discusses S. Broadway Street Project
Village council discussed the South Broadway Street project in detail at the August 10 meeting.
Public Meetings Aug. 17-22 Includes Union Local School Board
The following area public meetings are scheduled for the week of August 17-22, 2026.