Major Route 147 Paving Project Begins
A major Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) paving project begin Monday “to resurface eight miles of roadway from Barnesville to Belmont”
Public Meetings May 11-16
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place May 11-16.
Bethesda Public Library Author’s Book Talk
Harry Trombitas, a 29-year FBI veteran and author of the true crime series “My Life as a Special Agent,” will share his life story at the Bethesda Community Center, May 11.
Almost Famous Reunion Bluegrass Show at Pennyroyal Opera House
A special feature at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview at 7 p.m. , May 15 will be a reunion of the Almost Famous Band.
New Material at Hutton Memorial Library
New material added to the Hutton Memorial Library bookshelves this past week are listed.
Barnesville Police Log
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 April 27 through May 3.
Hickenbottom Steps Into VP Role for Ohio GFWC
Peggy Hickenbottom, a member of the Women’s Club of Barnesville for more than 20 years, has been elected vice president for Ohio of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), a volunteer organization dedicated to community service.
Paul Reed Loy
Paul Reed Loy, 97, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died May 7, 2026 in WVU Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on October 3, 1928, a son of the late Robert Enoch Loy and Laura Evans Loy. Paul was a 1946 graduate of Holloway High School and went on to serve in the […]
Barnesville School Board Special Meeting
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting at 7 a.m., Monday, May 11, at the Board of Education Office, 210 W. Church Street, Barnesville, Ohio.
Community Leader Mourned, Honored
Mayor Jake Hershberger began the May 4 village council meeting with a moment of silence in honor and memory of Tim Rockwell.