Farm Fun at Hoot N Holler
Members of the Barnesville High School Future Farmers of America hosted a fall Hoot N Holler at Memorial Park Saturday afternoon. A variety of activities were enjoyed by children of all ages!
Hellbender Returned to Captina
An Eastern Hellbender whose home was in the construction area of a road project on SR 148, temporarily removed to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is now back home.
Public Meetings Oct. 13-17, 2026
The following public meetings are on the calendar for the coming week, October 13-17.
Barnesville Shamrock Athletics Oct. 12-18
Barnesville Schools athletes will participate in a variety of sports events the week of October 12 –18, 2026.
McMahon Retires at Barnesville Hospital
Barb McMahon RN, retires following a career at Barnesville Hospital spanning 55 years.
Annual Pancake Breakfast Planned
The annual Barnesville Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast is set for Saturday, Oct. 24. Serving is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UL Homecoming Royalty
It was “all in the family” Friday night at Jets Stadium as twins, Emily Perzanowsk and Brody Perzanowski were selected as Union Local Homecoming Queen and King pulling “white roses” during halftime ceremonies.
Drug Abuse Case Pre-Trial Hearing
ppearing in Belmont County Court of Common Pleas Monday morning for a criminal pre-trial hearing was Robert H. “Bob” Gentile,82, of 72581 Uniontown-Flushing Road, who is charged with a 5th Degree Felony for “permitting drug abuse.”
Pumpkins, Porches & Plenty of Autumn Charm
Fall is here when the corn stalks, straw bales, pumpkins and mums begin appearing at Barnesville homes on porches and in yards. As an official part of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, residents and those residing within one mile of the village limits were invited to decorate their homes to get the community into the festival spirit.
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 September 28 through October 4, 2026.