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Larry Edwin McCullough

Larry Edwin McCullough

Larry Edwin McCullough age 91, of Caldwell, OH, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving children. He was born April 20, 1935, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Paul J. and Ruth E. Cooper McCullough. He was a 1953 graduate of Cadiz High School, earned a […]

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Rose Ann Talbert

Rose Ann Talbert

Rose Ann Talbert of Barnesville passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1966. Rose loved being outside in the country. She was an avid cat lover. She enjoyed reading books and watching old shows & movies. She enjoyed planting flowers and spending time with her husband. […]

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Ray “Joe” Lee Elerick

Ray “Joe” Lee Elerick

Ray “Joe” Lee Elerick, Sr., 85, of Bannock passed away on August 7, 2026. He was born in Dogtown, Ohio on July 6, 1941, a son of the late Wilfred W. and Audrey L. (Russell) Elerick. Joe was a retired mechanic who loved vehicles. He enjoyed painting cars as well. He loved watching Nascar. He […]

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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 July 27 through August 2.

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Dorothy Jane Luyster Householder

Dorothy Jane Luyster Householder

Dorothy Jane Luyster Householder, age 85, of Freeport died unexpectedly at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday. August 5, 2026 at Country View Assisted Living Facility in Lore City, Guernsey County, Ohio. She was born March 19, 1941 in Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Glen Wilson Luyster and Mary Elizabeth Russell Luyster. Dorothy graduated from […]

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State Grants Administrator Visits Theater

State Grants Administrator Visits Theater

Jessica DeLong, Senior Grants Administrator for the State of Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, toured the Barnesville State Theater Wednesday morning after meeting with theater board members on the recently awarded state grant.

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