Barnesville Area News
Union Local Levy Meetings Planned

Union Local Levy Meetings Planned

With the completion of informational community levy meetings complete, there are two more opportunities for Union Local School District voters to hear from the administration thanks to the efforts of the Union Local Foundation for the Future group.

Community, News, School

Public Notices

Public Notices

Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of March 13, 2026.

Government, News

Marcia Ann Ady Haren

Marcia Ann Ady Haren

Marcia Ann (Ady) Haren, 79, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1946, in Cameron, Ohio, to the late Doris J. Ady and Ralph K. Ady. Marcia grew up in Cameron, where she cherished fond memories of time spent with her family and playing in the […]

Obituaries

ODNR Releases Rainbow Trout

ODNR Releases Rainbow Trout

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release more than 80,000 rainbow trout at 93 locations beginning Wednesday, March 11. The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish in March, April, and May. Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest.

Community, Government, News

Barnesville Police Log

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 March 2 through March 8.   

Community, Government, News

Ricky “Rick” W. Burkhead Sr.

Ricky “Rick” W. Burkhead Sr.

Ricky “Rick” W. Burkhead Sr., 64, of Senecaville, died Friday (March 6, 2026) at his home. He was born September 19, 1961, in Barnesville, to Glen Eric and Edith Burkhead, who preceded him in death. Rick was married on March 1, 2000, in Barnesville to the love of his life, Rosemary L. (Taylor) Burkhead. She […]

Obituaries