WesBanco Will Shutter Beallsville, Freeport Branches
WesBanco has confirmed rumors circulating throughout the Beallsville and Freeport communities in recent weeks. Branch banks in both towns will close in the first month of 2026.
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Many Enjoy Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Day
Over 450 area residents showed up for the annual Barnesville Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast last Saturday morning.
Belmont County BOE Consolidates Five Locations into One Site
At Belmont County Board of Election’s has consolidated day of voting for five polling locations into a single location at Union Local High School.
‘Fall Back’ Sunday Time Change
Early Sunday morning when the clock strikes 3 a.m., the time will magically gain an hour becoming 2 a.m. as almost all states will change from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time. The upside is everyone is eligible for an additional hour’s sleep. Fire Departments throughout the region also suggest the time change is a […]
Event Marks State Theater Centennial
Officers and trustees of the Barnesville State Theater Company welcomed state, county and local officials for a reception marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of the storied movie house on October 24.
Barnesville Police Log
Excerpts from the Barnesville Police Log for October 20-26 are reported. Monday, October 20, 2025 9:36 am – officer on Railroad Street for a traffic stop. Citation issued. 10:42 am – caller from South Gardner Street reporting an abandoned vehicle. 10:52 am – officer on Fair Street for a follow up. Negative contact. 11:22 am […]
Northern Cemetery Tour Participants Learn Local History
On October 25, several participants joined the Victorian Mansion Museum for its annual graveyard tours. This year’s tour was of Northern Cemetery.
Assumption CWC Holding Fall Rummage Sale & Luncheon
The Barnesville Assumption CWC will hold a Rummage Sale in the Assumption Church basement on November 6-7, from 6 am to 1 pm. Come take what you want and give what you can. In addition, the women will serve lunch from 10 am to 1 pm each day. Items on the menu include sausage patty, […]
Gospel Meeting Planned at E. Main Church of Christ
The East Main Street Church of Christ will hold a Gospel Meeting November 2-6.
First ‘Bag in the Ville’ Cornhole Tournament
The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce hosted the first ‘Bag in the Ville” Cornhole Tournament on the West Main Street Parking Lot Saturday, October 25.