Tunnel, Trail Project Begins
Barnesville Council members learned Monday night that the long-anticipated railroad tunnel and trail project is underway.
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Cruiser Destroyed in High-Speed Pursuit
The Barnesville K-9 cruiser burnt after being hit head on by a vehicle the police were chasing Tuesday night.
‘Old Guard’ Selected for Council Seats
Monday night, after “closed session” interviews with five of six candidates for two open village council seats, Barnesville council members selected two former members for the positions for the remainder of 2025.
BOE Renews Treasurer’s Contract
The Barnesville School Board approved several measures including a new contract for the district’s treasurer at the February 20 meeting.
Man Arrested in Hawaii, Charged with Murder of Belmont Area Couple
On Thursday, Belmont County Sheriff James G. Zusack announced that Andrew Isaac Griffin, 32, was arrested in Hawaii on February 28 for the 2021 homicides of Angela and Thomas Strussion of Belm
Citizen of Year Nominations Sought
The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for the Citizen of the Year.
Six Apply for Open Village Council Seats
Six citizens applied for the two open village council seats by the Wednesday afternoon deadline, according to Mayor Jake Hershberger.
Reduced Council Handles Village Business
Barnesville Village Council met on Monday, February 10.
Certificate Presented for Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Donation
District 5 VFW Commander Roy Campbell Jr., a member of the New Matamoras VFW Post, visited Barnesville Post #2792 Thursday evening to present a certificate of appreciation for the local post’s donation to the Ohio Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.
Village Council Member Candidates Sought
The Village of Barnesville invites interested residents to apply for a vacant council member position. This role involves active participation in local governance and decision-making processes. Applicants must have been residents of the village for at least the past 12 months and be committed to attending regular council meetings.