Community Health Assessment Survey Underway
WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital have officially kicked off their 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment, and they need the community’s help.
News
What A Difference – Transformation of N. Gardner Commercial Building
Exterior work on the commercial building at 110 N. Gardner Street, the original home of Kinney Motor Company, is complete transforming an eyesore into a community asset.
Belmont County Voters Will Decide Tax Measures
Voters will decide several tax issues in Belmont County on Nov. 4.
Candidates Seek Support on Election Day
An Election Day candidate preview is provided by Barnesville Area News.
Beallsville Focus of Wall Street Journal Column
Wall Street Journal columnist Bob Greene reflected upon the tragedies and decline of the Beallsville community this past week.
Barnesville’s Best Ohio Hometown Magazine Issue is Out
Read about one of Ohio Magazine”s Best Ohio Hometowns 2025-2026.
Election Day Spaghetti Dinner
The Flushing United Methodist Church will offer a spaghetti dinner at the church from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday, 301 High Street.
Public Meetings This Week
The following public meetings will take place in the coming week. Sunday, November 2 Fairview Village Council Meeting, 5 p.m. town hall, 290 Fair Street Monday, November 3 Goshen Township Trustees Meeting, 4:30 p.m., township building, 61124 Hunter-Bethesda Road, Bethesda. Warren Township Trustees Meeting, 5:30 p.m., township building, Pultney Avenue, Barnesville Kirkwood Township Trustees Meeting, 6 […]
Athlete of the Week: Trey Toliver
The Times Leader selected Barnesville football player Trey Toliver as its Athlete of the Week for his stellar performance against Union Local last week.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs covering various dates from October 24 through October 29 are reported below. October 24, 2025 9:51 am — Green St, Belmont. The deputies made contact with a vehicle owner and advised them to get the car, or it would be towed. The person […]