Now Open: Parent Registration for Student Mental Health Seminar
Belmont County parents and guardians of students, grades K-12, are invited to register and attend a seminar presented by Wendy Ware on adolescent depression and suicide prevention.
News
Lafferty VFD Awarded ODNR Grant
The Lafferty VFD is one of 10 area volunteer fire departments recently awarded grants by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Bethesda to Negotiate for Portion of Epworth Park Property
Bethesda Village Council this month pondered a water rate increase and authorized its solicitor, along with the fiscal officer and/or mayor, to negotiate to purchase a portion of an Epworth Park lot for the village.
Leadership Ohio Appoints 2026 Fellows
Leadership Ohio announces the members of its incoming Class of 2026. Following a rigorous selection process that saw nearly 200 nominees from every corner of the state, 35 visionary leaders have been tapped to examine Ohio’s most vital issues and collaborate on initiatives that bolster the state’s civic vitality and long-term success.
Barnesville Shamrock Athletics Schedule Feb. 23-Mar. 1
Barnesville athletes will participate in several sporting events in the coming week as teams move into post-season play.
BECI Group Donates to the American Heart Association
The Belmont County Correctional Institution’s Women in Corrections present a check to the American Heart Association, in the wake of Warden Shelbie Smith’s Woman of Impact nomination.
BECI Warden Receives Woman of Impact Nomination
Belmont Correctional Institution Warden Shelbie Smith is raising awareness for women’s heart health after being selected as a nominee for the Woman of Impact campaign.
Students Gather at OUE for Annual Charlie Wilson Leadership Event
Students from Martins Ferry, Barnesville, and Bridgeport high schools participated in interactive workshops and heard from regional leaders about initiative, service and long-term community impact at the Charlie Wilson Leadership event at Ohio University Eastern.
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 the February 9- 15 time frame.
Shamrock Athletic Contests Feb. 16 – 22
Barnesville Schools athletes competed in the following sports activities during the past week.