OHHC Recognized by Historic District and Board of Architectural Review
The Barnesville’s Historic District and Board of Architectural Review honored Ohio Hills Health Center at the Barnesville Chamber Annual Dinner last Thursday.
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Festival Leader Mourned
Members of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Committee and the community at large were shocked Friday hearing the news that festival president Tim Rockwell had died suddenly while on vacation with his wife, Tracey Childs Rockwell.
Central Retains OVAC Crown
Barnesville lost the OVAC 3 Championship game to the Wheeling Central Maroon Knights at Cadiz.
Jefferis, Jenkins, Lucas Selected as Belmont College Commencement Speakers
Belmont College officials are pleased to our 2026 commencement speakers. All proud Belmont College alumni who are making an incredible impact in their fields. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their achievements and have them inspire our graduates.
Public Meetings: May 3-9, 2026
The following public area meetings are scheduled for this coming week.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from April 24 to April 28 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Calling All Volunteers – Theater Company Prepares for Movie Screening Debut
The Barnesville State Theater Company continues to make strides in its mission to bring arts and culture back to the village through grants, events and ongoing restoration efforts.
Underground Railroad Museum Hosts Noted Author
The Underground Railroad Ohio Valley will host author Daniel J. Vance who will meet and greet attendees, take part in a question and answer session, and sign copies of his book, “Rev. John B. Mahan: Ohio Abolitionist, National Martyr.
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 April 20 through April 26.
Shamrocks Win 14th Ahead of OVAC Championship Game
The Shamrocks won their 5th consecutive game in a row Thursday evening at Barnesville Memorial Park in come from behind fashion 4-1 over the Monroe Central Seminoles.