BHS Students Saves Grandma’s Life
After finding his grandma unconscious, Kayden Anderson administered CPR until the emergency squad arrived. “Kayden is my superstar! He is an incredible young man,” exclaimed Michelle Holt, Kayden’s grandma.
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest at the Victorian Mansion
The Barnesville Elementary students in grades 1-4 demonstrated their artistic talents by decorating the four Christmas trees on the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum’s front porch. This is the second year for the tree decorating contest sponsored by the Victorian Mansion.
Belmont County CIC Essay Contest Winners
Crystal Lorimor, director of the Community Improvement Corporation of Belmont County, released the names of this year’s winners for “The Future of Belmont County” essay contest for youth.
Chamber Staging Holiday Contests
The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce is staging two holiday contests.
UL Spelling Bee Champs
Union Local students in grades 4–8 took the stage for the 40th annual Spelling Bee on November 18.
Union Local Holiday Collections
Students, staff and residents of the Union Local School District will collect non-perishable food items and coats in December.
Thanksgiving Snow Stories
Several stories from the Thanksgiving Weekend Snow of 1950 were shared by readers of Barnesville Area News.
Martha White McClure
December 29, 1929 – November 17, 2025 Pompano Beach, Florida Martha White McClure, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Pompano Beach, Florida, on November 17, 2025. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on December 28, 1929, she was the daughter of Dr. T.C. and Katherine White and grew up in Barnesville, Ohio. Martha met […]
Thanksgiving Storm Recorded in Barnesville Photographs
Karl F. Eichhorn, Jr., a 1943 BHS grad, WWII veteran, and lifelong professional photographer, was in town and recorded the 1950 Thanksgiving Snowstorm.
Thanksgiving Snow of 1950 Recounted
The Thanksgiving Snowstorm in 1950 ground transportation and the local economy to a halt for several weeks.