One of the longest-running and most respected wrestling events in the region returns this month as Barnesville High School hosts the 57 Annual Doan Ford–Barnesville Wrestling Invitational on Dec. 19–20. Founded in 1968, the tournament stands as one of the Tri-State area’s original wrestling invitationals and continues to draw top-tier competitors and powerhouse programs from across Ohio.
WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital has officially launched its 2025 Annual Fund Drive, which will support the Telemetry Project.
Western Belmont County excerpts from December 5 through December 10 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
The Barnesville Hospital Twigs is hosting a “Touch of Amish:” fundraiser at the hospital Wednesday.
New material at the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library the week of Dec. 12 is shared.
Belmont County Tourism Director Jackee Pugh shares her thoughts on the holiday season in the county.
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.
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 through Dec. 25 are shared.
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.