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A new study released today finds that Ohio drivers are less distracted behind the wheel when compared to the nationwide average.

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New Study Finds Ohio Below National Average for Distracted Driving - Barnesville Area News Company
A new study released today finds that Ohio drivers are less distracted behind the wheel when compared to the nationwide average.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Jamie Betts, a Barnesville native, began serving as director of operations at Trinity Health System’s St. Clairsville neighborhood hospital last summer.

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Betts Takes on Leadership Role at New Trinity Health System Hospital - Barnesville Area News Company
Jamie Betts, a Barnesville native, began serving as director of operations at Trinity Health System’s St. Clairsville neighborhood hospital last summer.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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The Pennyroyal Opera House’s bluegrass show February 6th will feature the band Blue Diggity.

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Pennyroyal Hosts Blue Diggity - Barnesville Area News Company
The Pennyroyal Opera House's bluegrass show February 6th will feature the band Blue Diggity.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Congratulations to the National Champions! 📣 ☘️ 🎉

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Cheerleaders Win at Orlando - Barnesville Area News Company
Barnesville’s varsity cheerleaders won both Game Day and Traditional competitions in DII at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando this past weekend.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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A 48-hour water boil order was issued Sunday evening for all service connections in the following areas due to a loss of water pressure. Additional roads have been added to the boil order.

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West End Boil Order in Effect - Barnesville Area News Company
A 48-hour water boil order was issued Sunday evening for all service connections in the following areas due to a loss of water pressure.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Western Belmont County excerpts from January 21 through January 28 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.

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Belmont County Sheriff’s Log - Barnesville Area News Company
Western Belmont County excerpts from January 21 through January 28 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The Women’s Club of Barnesville invited Barnesville High School Librarian, Lisa Gallagher, to speak at its January meeting about artificial intelligence, or AI.

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Women’s Club of Barnesville Learns about AI - Barnesville Area News Company
The Women's Club of Barnesville invited Barnesville High School Librarian, Lisa Gallagher, to speak at its January meeting about artificial intelligence, or AI. The club's education and library…
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February 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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The Village of Morristown has received federal funding for its “Morristown Safe Multi-Modal Project” aimed at increasing safety, accessibility and connectivity throughout the community.

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Morristown Receives Federal Funding for Sidewalk Improvement Project - Barnesville Area News Company
The Village of Morristown has received federal funding for its “Morristown Safe Multi-Modal Project” aimed at increasing safety, accessibility and connectivity throughout the community.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Another morning with temperatures registering below zero at one of several electronic signs in Barnesville reporting the temperature.

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Brrr!! - Barnesville Area News Company
Mother Nature continues to impact schools, events and and businesses with bitter cold temperatures.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The hike for Sunday, February 1, has been canceled. Unfortunately, the deep snow makes the trail dangerous. The next monthly hike is scheduled for March 1 at 2:00 pm.

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Captina Conservancy Sets February Events - Barnesville Area News Company
UPDATE: The hike for Sunday, February 1, has been canceled. Unfortunately, the deep snow makes the trail dangerous. The next monthly hike is scheduled for March 1 at 2:00 pm. The Captina Conservancy…
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February 1, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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The Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds holds and returns forgotten money. Citizens may search for forgotten funds with the Ohio Dept. of Commerce’s enhanced website.

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Ohio Department of Commerce – Unclaimed Funds - Barnesville Area News Company
The Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds holds and returns forgotten money. Citizens may search for forgotten funds with the Ohio Dept. of Commerce’s enhanced website.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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On Thursday, Governor Mike DeWine and Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced the award of $10 million in Ohio School Bus Safety Grants to 371 schools, districts, and county boards of developmental disabilities statewide.

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Four Area Districts Awarded Bus Safety Grants - Barnesville Area News Company
On Thursday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced the award of $10 million in Ohio School Bus Safety Grants to 371 schools,…
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January 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Three seasoned Bethesda Village Council members renewed their oaths of office this month while one new councilwoman joined their ranks and a new park commissioner was appointed.

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Bethesda Seats Council Members, Park commissioner - Barnesville Area News Company
Three seasoned Bethesda Village Council members renewed their oaths of office this month while one new councilwoman joined their ranks and a new park commissioner was appointed.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The Barnesville Police Department and Belmont County Sheriff's Department arrested a Barnesville man on drug and weapon charges Wednesday.

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Barnesville Man Arrested on Drug, Weapon Charges - Barnesville Area News Company
The Barnesville Police Department and Belmont County Sheriff's Department arrested a Barnesville man on drug and weapon charges Wednesday.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Belmont County Treasurer Katherine J. Kelich has released the 2025 Rates of Taxation ands Reduction Factors for Tax Year 2025.

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Belmont County Rates of Taxation and Reduction Released - Barnesville Area News Company
Belmont County Treasurer Katherine J. Kelich has released the 2025 Rates of Taxation and Reduction Factors for Tax Year 2025.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual record reports provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers the January 19 – 25 time frame.

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Barnesville Police Log - Barnesville Area News Company
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers the…
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January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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February is usually the month to express our love for one another, especially on Valentine’s Day. But when a community member is in need, Barnesville comes together to love and support that member regardless of month or day.

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Honoring 30 Years of the Hee Haw Show and Its Charity - Barnesville Area News Company
February is usually the month to express our love for one another, especially on Valentine's Day. But when a community member is in need, Barnesville comes together to love and support that member…
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January 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The Quaker City Clinic of the Ohio Hills Health Centers system has added equipment to provide accurate hearing assessments for patients of all ages including children from birth and up and adults for CDL physicals.

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Equipment Donated to Quaker City Clinic - Barnesville Area News Company
The Quaker City Clinic of the Ohio Hills Health Centers system has added equipment to provide accurate hearing assessments for patients of all ages including children from birth and up and adults for…
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January 30, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Belmont County school districts are adjusting schedules in response to winter weather while working to meet Ohio’s instructional hour requirements.

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Winter Weather Affects Local School District Schedules - Barnesville Area News Company
Belmont County school districts are adjusting schedules in response to winter weather while working to meet Ohio’s instructional hour requirements.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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The JB Green Team announces applications for the 2026 Recycling Initiatives Project Grant are currently available.

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JB Green Team Offering Recycling Initiative Grants - Barnesville Area News Company
The JB Green Team announces applications for the 2026 Recycling Initiatives Project Grant are currently available.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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This week in area history: The first snowfall of the season last Saturday was a dandy dropping 14 inches of the white stuff. For the first time this winter, temperatures dropped below Zero Monday and Tuesday mornings this week.

In 1966.

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Twice-Told Tales Redux - Barnesville Area News Company
Travel back in time through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The magazine this month provides a recap of 2025 agency activities including serving 280,430 meals that cost over $1.1M and providing 10,449 trips for medical and therapy appointments for citizens.

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Belmont Seniors Monthly Magazine Out - Barnesville Area News Company
The February edition of the monthly newsletter published by Belmont County Senior Services is now out.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation annually awards scholarships to students planning to pursue careers in agriculture and to adults seeking continuing education in agriculture-related studies.

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Ohio Farm Bureau County and Statewide Scholarships Applications Open - Barnesville Area News Company
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation annually awards scholarships to students planning to pursue careers in agriculture and to adults seeking continuing education in agriculture-related studies.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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This storm that visited eastern Ohio this past weekend was brutal. It is “tame” though compared to the Blizzard of January 25-27, 1978.

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Enterprise Album - Barnesville Area News Company
Travel back in time each week through images of the area's past.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Members of the Somerton Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will host a Valentine’s Rigatoni Dinner fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. February 13.

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Somerton VFD Valentine’s Rigatoni Dinner - Barnesville Area News Company
Members of the Somerton Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will host a Valentine's Rigatoni Dinner from 5-7 p.m. February 13 at the fire hall community room, 55517 Washington Street, Somerton.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM