Wishful Thinking!!
Wednesday morning, the Time and Temperature sign at Belmont Savings Bank, 780 E. Main Street, read 34 degrees! The actual temperature at that time was closer to 3-5 degrees.
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School Closings: Wednesday Jan. 28
The snowstorm may have moved on, but the extreme cold remains. Many local schools continue to be closed or on remote learning days. In addition to the cold temperatures, the secondary and back roads remain in poor condition. Belmont County is currently under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28: Please […]
Effects of Major Storm Linger
The snow has moved on after dropping more than a foot of snow on the greater Barnesville area only to be replaced by bitterly cold weather.
Storm Packs Wallop
The massive storm affecting over two dozen states and impacting the lives of over two million Americans arrived in eastern Ohio a little later than originally anticipated.
Area Under Winter Storm Watch
Thursday evening, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire region far in advance of a major snow storm expected to arrive in eastern Ohio tomorrow.
New Fire Chief, Assistant Chief Appointed
During its first meeting of 2026, Barnesville Village Council hired a new fire chief and assistant chief, considered whether to purchase a new ambulance and sold a dump truck.
BACE Gets Contract Agreement with Barnesville Schools
The Barnesville Area Classified Employees (BACE) have been working without a contract at Barnesville Exempted School District since June 30, 2025. After eight months of negotiations, BACE and the school district reached an agreement. BACE members voted 45-2 on January 7 to accept the tentative agreement.
New Council Members Sworn in, Mayor Objects to Rehiring of Solicitor
As four new Barnesville Village Council members took their seats Monday, Mayor Jake Hershberger filed a written objection to one of the final actions of the previous council in 2025.
Barnesville Board of Education Swears in New Members
The first business item was swearing in the re-elected Board members, Leslie Schulz and Tammy Wells, to their new four-year term.
Council Suspends Rules, Re-employs Solicitor
Barnesville Village Council voted Monday to re-employ Solicitor Richard A. Myser for two more years, despite Mayor Jake Hershberger’s desire to consider other candidates for the job.