Norma Jean Hibbits, 81, of Barnesville, OH passed away on August 6, 2026 at University Hospital in Geneva, OH. She was born on October 24, 1944 to the late James Littleton and and Clara (Foster) Littleton. She is also preceded in death by siblings James Littleton and Martha Arbogast. Norma was a homemaker and widowed […]
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Victor “Vic” D. Harding Jr., age 75, of Salesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday (August 8, 2026) surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 17, 1950, Vic was the oldest son of Victor Sr. and Mary Ellen (Allman) Harding of Salesville. Vic was first and foremost an incredible father – not only to his […]
Bobby Joe Erwin, age 74, of Caldwell, Ohio, formerly of Batesville, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Washington County Home in Marietta. He was born August 13, 1951, in Barnesville, son of the late Roland E. “Shorty” and Jeanne D. Deal Erwin. He was a 1969 graduate of Shenandoah High School and welding school […]
Barnesville school athletes will compete in several contests the week of August 10-16.
Two veteran employees recently marked a half century or more of continuous service to Barnesville Hospital.
Over 60 area residents along with state and federal personnel gathered July 30-31 in Wayne Township to brainstorm a better future for southern Belmont County along the Captina Creek watershed from the headwaters in Barnesville to the Ohio River at Powhatan Point.
Michael “Mike” Bruce Crawford Sr. of Beallsville, Ohio, formerly of Morrisville, New York, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Friday, July 31, 2026. Mike will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, son, uncle, friend, and his favorite title of all, “Papa.” Mike proudly spent four years serving […]
BHS and Ohio State track standout Ryan Grear will be inducted into the OVAC Hall of Fame on August 15 at WesBanco Arena.
August Display Features Coal Mining History The current display at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library features coal mining artifacts and art from the collection of the Watt Center for History and the Arts. In addition to displays, programs at the Center explore local history, arts and crafts. The next program will take place Thursday evening covering […]