Depot Roof Project Stirs Council Debate
A review of the highlights of the May 5 Barnesville Village Council Meeting.
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State Issue 2, Local Levies Pass
Election results resulted in approval of the state issue and western Belmont County tax measures.
Fairview, Hendrysburg Water Project Meeting
A public meeting on the proposed water project will take place in Fairview on May 20.
Barnesville High Blood Bash – May 9
Public Reminder: Tomorrow is the 41st Annual BHS Blood Bash Collection! The 41st annual Barnesville High School Blood Bash will take place Friday, May 9 in the high school gym. The goal this year is 350 donors! The event takes place from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Appointments are recommended. To register directly go online […]
‘Old Friend’ Returns
The town clock returned home this past week after several months’ absence.
Early Voting Ends Sunday, Regular Polls Open Tuesday
Early voting ends at 5:00 on Sunday with regular polls open Tuesday from 6:30-7:30.
Institute Sounds Alarm on State Schools Budget
The Think Tank Ohio River Valley Institute’s review of the state school’s budget will negatively impact local, rural school districts.
Council Continues Engineering Contract Discussion
by Lisa Gallagher, Barnesville Area News Resolution #4011, an amended contract with CTI Engineers, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, was read at the April 21 Barnesville Village Council Meeting for the second time. At the last meeting, several councilmembers wanted assurances that the contract does not obligate the village for construction-related costs […]
May Election Features State Issue Two
State Issue 2, if approved, will permit issuance of up to $250 Million in bonds for community-focused infrastructure projects.
JB Team Launches Styrofoam Recycling Project
Officials of the Jefferson Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority/AKA JB Green Team celebrated Earth Day 2025 announcing the launch of the first facility in the region to accept Styrofoam products for recycling.