Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of New Downtown Building
Groundbreaking for the Barnesville Vision Center at 220 N. Chestnut Street was a special event Tuesday morning.
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Water, Sewer Rate Increases Approved
On two 4-1 votes, village council approved the water and sewer rates as proposed by Mayor Jake Hershberger, following the third, final readings of the proposed ordinances on August 24.
August Barnesville BOE Meeting: Coach Rebuttal and Robotics Donation
The Board of Education met on August 13 in the middle school cafetorium.
New Police Chief Sworn In
Lt. Matthew Tippie, a 10-year veteran of the local police force was sworn in as police chief at the August 24 Barnesville Village Council meeting.
State Theater Takes Next Big Step
The Barnesville State Theater Company has hired a director/manager. He is Barnesville native Gage Blon.
Storm Results in Flash Floods, Washouts
Heavy rains totaling between 2-3 inches fell over a large area from Columbus to Wheeling resulting in flash floods Thursday morning and afternoon.
Airport Taxi Way Project Nears Final Approval
At the August 13 board meeting of the Belmont County Regional Airport Authority, Greg Batts, president of the group shared the news that the Belmont County Commissioners have signed the two federal contract documents for the runway project.
Barnesville Council Discusses S. Broadway Street Project
Village council discussed the South Broadway Street project in detail at the August 10 meeting.
Tourism Potential Revealed at Captina Watershed Workshop
Over 60 area residents along with state and federal personnel gathered July 30-31 in Wayne Township to brainstorm a better future for southern Belmont County along the Captina Creek watershed from the headwaters in Barnesville to the Ohio River at Powhatan Point.
Sensory-Friendly Spaces Debut at 2026 Belmont County Fair
Children and adults who are sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights, and crowded environments will find the 2026 Belmont County Fair more welcoming and accessible thanks to a partnership between the Belmont County Agricultural Society and the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities