Special Barnesville School Board Meeting
he Barnesville Exempted Village School District Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7:00 am.
Government
New Roadside Rest Stops Highlight Local Tourist Spots
The two new Belmont County Roadside Rest Stops that opened in March feature local tourist sites ranging from natural history to and recreation to the area’s storied history.
Paving Contract Approved, Memorial Park Staff Praised for Independence Day Celebration
Barnesville Village council met in regular session Monday, July 14 to conduct regular business.
Public Meetings in the Coming Week
Public meetings in the coming week are listed.
Rulli Proclamation Praises Belmont VFD
Allie New, field representative for U.S. Congressman Michael Rulli, attended the groundbreaking for the new $3.4 million Belmont fire station Tuesday. Following the ceremony, New read a proclamation from the congressman.
Flags Flown at Half-Staff Will Honor Jack Cera
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Belmont, Jefferson, Monroe, Noble, and Washington counties as well as at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower in honor of the life and service of former state Representative Jack Cera.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Belmont County Sheriff’s Department log entries over the past week are profiled.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log this week covers July 7 through July 13.
Belmont VFD Breaks Ground
Turning the earth at the future site of the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department’s new fire station Tuesday afternoon were several current and past members of the department along with the state director of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Next Generation 9-1-1 Expanding to Area
Governor Mike DeWine has announced the continued expansion of Ohio’s Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) emergency communications system, with 15 additional counties now onboarding into the program.