Barnesville Board Approves February Forecast
The Board approved the February forecast as presented. Historically, this forecast was due in May, but the state moved the due date to February.
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Public Notices Feb. 20
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of February 20, 2026.
Nugent Wins Barnesville Queen of Queens
Ella Nugent was crowned Barnesville’s Queen of Queens.
Carryout ‘Out’ for Extended Period
The Pit Stop Drive Thru and Carryout at 777 East Main Street remains closed following a Feb. 11 accident when a vehicle was mistakenly driven into the structure.
OHHC Receives Ohio Dental Association Foundation Grant
Ohio Hills Health Centers (OHHC) received a grant through the Ohio Dental Association Foundation to purchase dental equipment which will improve staff efficiency and our ability to increase access to comprehensive dental care for area residents.
8 Things Ohio FFA District 8 Has Planned
From Feb. 21-28, 2026, flowers, friendly competition and friendship will ignite the spirit of Ohio FFA District 8 during National FFA Week.
Nominations for Community Landscape Contest Are Open
For a third consecutive year, Malaga Garden Center & Landscaping is offering as a community service, a complimentary free landscaping project for an individual, family, nonprofit, or local business in need.
County Farm Bureaus Launch 2026 Campaign, Hear of Health Insurance Program
Members of the four-county Ohio Farm Bureaus covering Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble counties gathered at the Mid-Eastern Career Center on a frigid, snowy January 29 to launch the four groups combined 2026 Membership Campaign.
Chuck Probst Announces Re-Election Plans for County Commissioner
Former four-term Belmont County Commissioner Chuck Probst announced his plans for re-election for the May 5 primary election.
Commercial Structure Construction Underway
A two-story commercial structure is under construction at the corner of Mulberry Street and Watt Avenue.