Stephen Sworn in as New School Board Member
Christina Stephen was sworn in as a member of the Board of Education. The Board appointed Stephen to fill the unexpired term of Tammy Wells.
News
Public Meetings, Oct. 26-31
The following public meetings are slated to take place in the coming week:
Public Notices – October 24, 2026
The following Public Notices are published by Barnesville Area News Saturday, October 24, 2026.
It’s a Wrap…Friday Night Football: Week 10
Results of other area teams on the gridiron last night are shared below:
School District, Flushing Resident Reach Settlement in Civil Rights Case
A federal Civil Rights lawsuit filed by a Flushing resident against the Union Local School District was settled for $300,000.
Heart & Hands Awards Recognize Excellence
Excellence in service to people with developmental disabilities was recognized at the first Heart & Hands Awards dinner held October 20, 2026, at the Ebbert Farm Event Center in St. Clairsville.
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 October 12 through October 18, 2026.
Community Foundation Elects
The Barnesville Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting that took place on October 19 included the election of officers and trustees for the coming year.
Flock Cameras Come to Barnesville
The issue and debate about Flock Cameras are not specific to Barnesville. It is a debate going on regionally and nationwide.
On Tap This Weekend – Oct. 23-25
The following events and activities are on the schedule for the Barnesville area the weekend of October 23-25.