Enterprise Album
Thanks to expert sleuthing by Barnesville native Malcom Spence, this week’s Enterprise Album features the former Helen Barnes store in Malaga.
News
Earth Day Activities Planned
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day 2026 with a series of community-focused events designed to promote environmental stewardship and appreciation for the region’s natural resources.
Barnesville Robotics Team Heading to the World Championship
The Barnesville Middle School Robotics Team will take its new and improved robot to the world championship, where it will compete against teams from across the globe.
The VEX V5 Robotics Competition is a nationwide program in which students design, build, program and operate robots to compete in a new game announced each year.
This year’s VEX Worlds Competition will take place April 25–27 at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri.
Wanted: Teacher Tribute Submissions
Barnesville Area News intends to publish a tribute to former BHS teacher Charles W. Wylke.
Second EV Charging Station Coming to Western Belmont County
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODTO) announced plans to expand the state’s electric vehicle charging network Friday, selecting 64 new sites for fast-charging stations backed by $51 million in federal funding.
Downtown Group Promotes Barnesville Clean Up Efforts
Two clean up efforts in the village of Barnesville will take place early next month.
Shamrock Varsity Track Teams Compete at St. C Invitational
Barnesville scored in the middle of the 15 teams competing Friday in the St. Clairsville Dave Porterfield Invitational.
Public Meetings for April 13-18
The following public meetings and gatherings are scheduled for the week of April 13-18.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 3 to April 8 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Governor DeWine, Ohio EPA Announce $65 Million DuPont Settlement Distribution
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director John Logue today announced details on the distribution of $65 million in funding from the 2023 environmental restoration settlement with DuPont. Barnesville will receive $5 Million.