Area Schools Closed Friday
Area public school districts are closed Friday making the second week running of 2026 that five days of in-class instruction will not take place.
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2026 Belmont County Farm Bureau Scholarships Available
Press Release BARNESVILLE – Belmont County Farm Bureau will be awarding two $500 scholarships to a qualified high school senior from Belmont County who will be pursuing further education. Applications must be completed online and meet the set criteria. Applications are available on the county website belmont.ofbf.org Deadline for completion is March 31, 2026. For […]
‘Echoes of the Underground Railroad’ Opens at Ohio Eastern for Black History Month
The Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery is proud to present “Echoes of the Underground Railroad,” a compelling Black History Month exhibition that invites the campus and community to reflect on courage, resilience and the enduring pursuit of freedom.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers the January 26 – February 1 time frame.
Winter Marches On!
Winter marches on in the greater Barnesville area.
Belmont County CARES Releases 2025 End-of-Year Report
The Belmont County CARES Program released its 2025 end-of-year report, outlining how the program supported county residents through emergency follow-up, healthcare coordination and community-based services.
Barnesville Chamber February
The February Barnesville Chamber Luncheon is set for Noon, February 11 at the New Life Center, 219 West Church Street.
BHS Participates in VFW Sponsored Voice of Democracy
Thirty Barnesville High School students participated in the Voice of Democracy (VOD) audio-essay scholarship contest sponsored by the Barnesville VFW Post #2792. The VFW officers and auxiliary listened to the essays and selected two students to represent their post at the district level.
Enterprise Album
Travel back in time each week through local historical photos in the feature Enterprise Album, a nod to the former Barnesville Enterprise.
Weather Conditions Nix February Mobile Market
The Barnesville Mobile Market scheduled for Friday at Memorial Park is canceled due to more predicted snow and bitter cold weather.