Council Addresses Issues at Short Meeting
Barnesville Village Council addressed several issues at a short meeting on Monday, September 8
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Barnesville Launches Property Maintenance Portal
A new change on the Village of Barnesville website is a portal for “Report a Concern” related to property maintenance in the village. At the end of August 2026, the Village began a new process designated to centralize property maintenance complaints and property abatements through the Barnesville Police Department. On the dedicated Property Maintenance & […]
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.
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.