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New Material at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
New material added to Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library through the week ending on October 31 are listed this week.
Batesville Church Hosts Singspiration
Members of the Batesville United Methodist Church extend an invitation to community and area residents to take part in a “Singspiration” at the church on SR 513 at 6 p.m. on November 9.
American Legion Post Riders Turkey Dinner
The Barnesville American Legion Post #168 Riders will host a turkey dinner fundraiser on November 14 from 4-7 p.m. in the American Legion Riders Banquet Hall, 317 E. South St.
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.
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 […]