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Meyer Wins Auditor’s Contest

Meyer Wins Auditor’s Contest

In a hotly contested Republican primary contest for Belmont County Auditor, current two-term auditor Cindi Henry came up short in her bid for a third term.

Former county commissioner Josh Meyer beat Henry by 481 votes, 3,658 to 3,177.  Former Shadyside official Nick Ferelli came in third with 901 votes.

Community, Government, News

Video Chat: Senior Tech Class

Video Chat: Senior Tech Class

As part of the AARP Senior Planet Program, the next class offered by South Central Power Company at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library will take place Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Community, News

Prosecutor Wins Race for Judge  

Prosecutor Wins Race for Judge  

Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flannagan will move to the other side of the bench in January when he replaces current Court of Common Pleas Judge John J. Vava who is age limited in the position.

Community, Government, News

Twice-Told Tales Redux

Twice-Told Tales Redux

This edition of Twice-Told Tales originally appeared in the former Barnesville Enterprise on May 4, 2016.  Dates have been adjusted to reflect the current year.  

History, News

John F. Hart

John F. Hart

John F. Hart, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2026, at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University. John was born on September 19, 1963, in Barnesville, Ohio, and was raised on the family farm in Belmont, Ohio. He graduated from Union Local High School in 1981. A man of […]

Obituaries

Bill M. Long

Bill M. Long

Bill M. Long, age 77 of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Ohiohealth Southeastern Medical Center. He was born on October 23, 1948 in Cambridge, a son of the late Hershal Long and Edith (Bichard) Long.Mr. Long was a graduate of McKeesport High School. He served his country in the U. S. […]

Obituaries

Shamrock Varsity Ups Record to 15-4

Shamrock Varsity Ups Record to 15-4

Barnesville – 13, River – 1 The Shamrocks came out firing on all cylinders at Memorial Park Monday in a convincing 13-1 win over the visiting River Pilots in 5 innings. Blake Burkhart started and was excellent on the mound scattering 4 hits over 5 innings of work. He struck out 5 batters walking just […]

News, School, Sports

Barnesville Green Bronco Team Continues Winning Ways  

Barnesville Green Bronco Team Continues Winning Ways  

The Barnesville Green Bronco team improved its record to 3-0 with a win over the Union Local White team Monday evening by the lopsided score of 15-3. Picking up the win was Green pitcher Colton Roe who logged 3 innings. He allowed 3 runs on 4 hits, struck out 6 and walked 5. Austyn Weiss […]

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