Water/Sewer Ordinances Read, New Police Chief Named
The Barnesville Village Council met on Monday, July 27, at the municipal building in front of a packed chamber.
Barnesville Women’s Softball League Wraps Up Another Successful Season
This tradition continues to bring competition, friendship, and community spirit to the ballfield each summer.
Robert E. “Catfish” Snyder
Robert E. “Catfish” Snyder, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1941 in Toronto, Ohio to the late Elmer and Gladys (Allen) Snyder. Bob was a steel mill worker and drove truck for Weirton Steel until his retirement. He was a member […]
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from July 24 to July 29 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
B & O Depot Area Returning as Festival Feature
After an absence of almost a decade, the Barnesville B & O Depot will open to the public during the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Friday through Sunday, September 25-27.
Infant Homicide Investigated by Belmont County Sheriff’s Office; Suspect in Custody
Belmont County Sheriff James G. Zusack provided information regarding the murder of an infant near Morristown at a Tuesday morning press conference.
Watt Program Features History of Children’s Home
A program telling the story of the Children’s Home will take place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 13 at the Watt Center for History and the Arts, 515 Watt Avenue, Barnesville.
Free Small Business Seminar Offered to Downtown Barnesville Business Owners
Through its affiliation with Heritage Ohio, Main Street Barnesville is offering downtown business owners an opportunity to
James Marion Cain
James Marion Cain, 82, of Cambridge, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at his home. He was born in West Virginia on May 30, 1944 to the late Emery and Lessie (Wilson) Cain. Jim was a graduate of Union Local High School and attended the Bethesda Christian Church. Jim was a lifelong mechanic […]
Curtis Patrick Dorton
Curtis Patrick Dorton 85, of Salesville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at The Enclave in Barnesville Ohio. He was proceeded in death by wives Linda (Standifer) Dorton 1993, Rosemary (McDonald) Dorton (2010), Diana (Yonts) Dorton (2014) and sons Curtis Patrick Dorton Jr. & Christopher Jon Dorton. He was born November 17, 1940 in […]