Earthquakes Halt Fracking Operation
Ohio officials have confirmed that a recent series of small earthquakes in Southeast Ohio are tied to oil and gas activity in the region.
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Western Division Court Filing Alleges Assault at Barnesville-Union Local Football Game
Charges were filed this past week through private-citizen affidavits that alleges Union Local High School Football Coach Vaughn Butler assaulted Flushing resident Brent Gay “and engaged in disorderly conduct at the event largely attended by students and their families” at the Union Local – Barnesville football game at Shamrock Stadium on October 24, 2024.
Playground Dedicated by Belmont Board of Developmental Disabilities
A partnership in Belmont County has resulted in the creation of a new inclusive playground for children of all abilities.
Celebrity Ice Cream Servers Sought
Local “celebrity” ice cream servers will compete at Fun in the Ville Thursday, June 5 as they compete against each other to raise money for the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley.
Career Center Senior Certificate Ceremony and Awards Presentation
The 54th Belmont Career Center Senior Certificate Ceremony and Awards Presentation will take place Monday, May 19 at the ECO Center.
Workforce and Community Education Classes Offered at Belmont College
Belmont College is offering new workforce and community education classes for the Summer 2025 term at its main campus in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Distinguished Scholars: Kylee Powell and Luke Taylor Lead BHS Class of 2025
From left to right, the Top 10 Students of the Barnesville Class of 2025: Valedictorian Kylee Powell, Salutatorian Luke Taylor, Addyson Moore, Carson Burkhart, Alexis Grear, Evan Boulet, Hayley Hoffer, Caleb Powell, Kennadi Dodd, and Conner Starr. The Class of 2025 is the last class to have a valedictorian. Next year, Barnesville High School will […]
Caps Off to 2025 Barnesville Graduates
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District will present diplomas for the 147th time to the class of 2025 on Tuesday, May 20. This tradition dates back to 1878. The event is scheduled to take place at the Barnesville Shamrock Stadium at 7:00 PM. In case of inclement weather, the program will move to the BHS […]
Barnesville Shamrocks Shine at Senior Awards
The Barnesville High School Senior Awards Assembly took place in the BHS Auditorium on Monday, May 12, 2025. Senior Class President Olivia Phillips was the Emcee for the program. All awards and scholarships are listed in order of the program presentation.* *Please note: This list was compiled by volunteers for the nonprofit Barnesville Area News […]
Volunteers, Veterans’ Groups Will Place Flags
Volunteers and members of Barnesville veterans groups will place flags on the graves of veterans Saturday, May 17.