Council Candidates Forum Tonight
The Barnesville Area News Barnesville Village Council Candidates Forum is set for 6:30 tonight at the Barnesville Library Annex.
Government
Rulli Bill Would Defund State and Local Governments that Abandon Columbus Day Holiday
On Friday, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06), who represents the greater Barnesville area, introduced the Italian Heroes and Heritage Act, legislation that preserves Columbus Day as a nationwide federal holiday honoring Italian American heritage and the historical contributions of Christopher Columbus.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from October 4 through October 8 are reported below. October 4, 2025 1:43 am — Mile Marker 208, eastbound Interstate 70. A deputy gave a male driver a ride to Love’s, because his truck had run out of fuel. 2:44 […]
UL Superintendent Will Answer Levy Questions Before Board Meeting
Union Local Schools Superintendent Zach Shutler will be available to answer citizens questions 4-5 p.m. Thursday prior to the October UL Board of Education Meeting at the ULHS Learning Center. The UL School District is seeking a proposed levy of 2 mills for a continuous permanent improvement levy. The last tax ballot measure approved by […]
Special Union Local Board Meeting
The UL BOE will meet in special session Tuesday morning at 7:15 a.m.
Barnesville Fall Leaf Pick Up
The Village of Barnesville Public Works Department will begin collecting leaves October 20. Leaves must be placed in compostable paper bags and placed at the curb. Leaves in plastic trash bags will not be collected. Bags must contain leaves only.
Ohio Public Works Subcommittee Meeting Planned
The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) County Subcommittee meeting for Belmont County is set for November 5 at 1 p.m. at the county commission office in the courthouse.
Barnesville School Board Meeting Change
This month’s meeting takes place two days before the regularly scheduled meeting date.
Council Candidate – Mark Lucas
Council Candidate – Mark Lucas
Council Candidate – Tony Johnson
Council Candidate – Tony Johnson