New Material at Barnesville Library
New material at the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library the week of Dec. 12 is shared.
News
Belmont County is Filled with all the Joys of the Season!
Belmont County Tourism Director Jackee Pugh shares her thoughts on the holiday season in the county.
BHS Marching Band Members Honored at Banquet
The BHS marching band awards banquet was held on December 9 in the Barnesville Elk’s ballroom. The Barnesville Shamrock Band Sponsors hosted the annual event. The students had the option to participate in a gift exchange as part of the evening’s festivities.
Decorate Library Mitten Tree!
Staff at the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library is again accepting donations of scarves, mittens and gloves for distribution at local schools and the Barnesville Thrift Store.
Area Christmas Services
Area Christmas Services through Dec. 25 are shared.
Barnesville School Choirs Presented Winter Concert
On December 11, the Barnesville Performing Arts presented the first performance of the winter concert series in the BHS Auditorium. This event included the beginning choir, intermediate choir, and chamber choir.
Tree Lights up Belmont
Beverly Yoe, councilwoman and longtime teachers aide at Belmont Elementary, flipped the switch to light the community Christmas tree at Belmont on Dec. 6.
ODA Announces $6.5 Million Available to Preserve Farmland
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announces that nine land trusts, seven counties or townships, and 26 Soil and Water Conservation Districts will receive funding to help preserve farmland across the state.
The Wall That Heals Coming to Belmont County
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Belmont County on October 1–4, 2026 at the Belmont County Fairgrounds.
Public Meetings Dec. 13-20
Saturday, December 13 Somerset Township Trustees, 8 a.m., township building, Somerton. Monday, December 15 Goshen Township Trustees Meeting, 4:30 p.m., township building, 61124 Hunter-Bethesda Road Warren Township Trustees Meeting, 5:30 p.m., township building, Pultney Avenue Kirkwood Township Trustees Meeting, 6 p.m., township garage, Hendrysburg Belmont Career Center Board Meeting, 6 p.m., 60890 Hammond Road, St. […]