Somerton Man Arrested in Monroe, Faces Several Charges
A traffic stop in Malaga Township on June 3, 2025, resulted in the arrest of a 55-year-old man from Somerton.
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Barnesville Village News and Reports
Council minutes, summer newsletter, police, fire and mayor’s court reports, 2026 capital budget
Belmont County Sheriff’s Call Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs for May 29-June 4 are reported.
Barnesville Police Log
Excerpts from the Barnesville Police Department log from May 26 through June 1 are reported.
Barnesville’s Swim Coach Hangs Up the Whistle at the High School
Barnesville’s swim coach Bobbi Jo Johnson resigned after this past season after leading the high school swim team for 25 years.
Johnson began coaching the Barnesville High School swim team in 1999.
Barnesville Area News Welcomes Josie Burkhart
The Board of Directors of the Barnesville Area News Company is pleased to welcome Josie Burkhart as a staff writer for our local news service.
Barnesville Council Takes Action
Barnesville Village council took action on legislation at its Monday evening meeting, including approving a resolution to apply for a grant to construct fencing at the practice ball fields at the west end of the village.
School’s Out for Summer but Lunch Is In
The Barnesville Summer Lunch Program kicked it off Monday as volunteers gathered at the Main Street Methodist Church to prepare and pack meals to deliver to children in Barnesville and surrounding areas
Tlaquepaque Opens with Ribbon Cutting
On a sunny and beautiful morning, about 25 people gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony that ushered in the grand opening of the new Barnesville Tlaquepaque restaurant and grill.
Barnesville Area Education Foundation Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
The Barnesville Area Education Foundation will induct two in the Hall of Fame at the annual Alumni Banquet on July 12.