Miltonsburg Picnic Brings Success
Parishioners and families from St. John the Baptist Church served meals to 520 visitors at the church’s annual picnic this year.
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The 2025 Captina Duck Dash Winners
On August 3rd, 336 rubber ducks took to the water of Captina Creek for the annual Duck Dash, which is a fundraiser for the Captina Conservancy. Congratulations to the winners and a huge thank you to the sponsors, staff, and volunteers.
Barnesville Man Apprehended Following High Speed Chase
Monroe County Sheriff Derek Norman reports that Tuesday deputies and detectives with the Monroe County Criminal Interdiction Unit arrested Kenneth Carter, 41, of Barnesville following a traffic pursuit.
Ohio Magazine Selects Barnesville as One of Ohio’s Best Hometowns
Ohio Magazine recognizes Barnesville among five great places to live, work and visit.
DeWine Cuts Ribbon for Rest Areas
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine celebrated the opening of three new re-imagined rest area buildings with ribbon-cuttings Monday in Belmont and Washington counties.
New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ Group Organized
A newly organized group of individuals who want to focus on making healthy choices for weight loss, or maintaining their current weight, extends an open invitation to others interested in this effort.
Meetings are currently held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. with weigh-ins beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Main St. United Methodist Church Sunday School, Barnesville.
July Belmont Clerk of Courts Report
Belmont County Clerk of Courts Laura A Zupko, issued the following report of office activity for the month of July.
Calais Area Man Charged with Rape and Gross Sexual Imposition
Albert Hochstettler, 41, was arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on July 31.
August Barnesville School Board Meeting Date Change
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District’s regular August Board Meeting date is changed. It will now take place Monday, August 18.
Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser
A Barnesville Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser takes place today.