Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time each week through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
News
Ohio Announces Demo Funds
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik this week announced $11.9 million in grants to help 73 counties prepare sites for redevelopment by demolishing existing unsafe, blighted buildings.
Sports Coverage Opportunity: Sports Writer Wanted
Barnesville Area News is looking for someone to continue featuring weekly Barnesville sports scores and expand details of varsity games with a minimum “Sports Roundup” of a couple of paragraphs on varsity games and/or Box Scores.
Enterprise Album
An early 20th century July 4th Parade reminds us the Beallsville Community will mark America’s 250th with a parade Saturday night.
Visitors Enjoy Chautauqua Days at Historic Epworth Park
Many braved the heat and almost constant threat of storms enjoying themselves among the giant oaks of Epworth Park last weekend at the 36th Annual Chautauqua Days Festival.
Barnesville All Grad Parade Continues to Grow
During Barnesville’s alumni weekend, the fifth annual Barnesville All Grad Parade took place under hot, hazy skies.
Vacation Bible School: Emerald Crossing!
The Barnesville West Main Street Church of Christ congregation’s Vacation Bible School takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightlight Monday through Thursday this week (July 20-23). All are welcome to attend at 227 W. Main Street.
Union Local Rotary Club ‘Bethesda Car Show’
The annual Union Local Rotary Bethesda Car Show took place on Sunday, July 12 at Bethesda Park in conjunction with the Epworth Park Chautauqua Festival.
Public Meetings, July 20-24, 2026
The following public meetings are scheduled for the week of July 20-24, 2026.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from July 4 to July 9 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.