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Herman Ronald Preston

Herman Ronald Preston

Herman Ronald Preston was born on July 26, 1936 and died on July 19, 2026. He was 89 years old. Born in Ceredo WV to Herman E. Preston and Daisy Stafford Preston. Ron grew up in the West Moreland neighborhood of Huntington WV. He was a 1954 graduate of Vinson HS where he played baseball […]

Obituaries

Alan G. Neiswonger

Alan G. Neiswonger

Alan G. Neiswonger, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away In his home on Saturday, July 18, 2026 following a hard fought battle with cancer. We are certain he was greeted by his loving wife, Tina Kaye Neiswonger with whom he married October 11, 1997, along with his parents, William Gerald Neiswonger and Patricia Blanche (Brownfield) […]

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Ohio Announces Demo Funds

Ohio Announces Demo Funds

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik this week announced $11.9 million in grants to help 73 counties prepare sites for redevelopment by demolishing existing unsafe, blighted buildings.

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Vacation Bible School: Emerald Crossing!

Vacation Bible School: Emerald Crossing!

The Barnesville West Main Street Church of Christ congregation’s Vacation Bible School takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightlight Monday through Thursday this week (July 20-23). All are welcome to attend at 227 W. Main Street.  

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