Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time each week through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Victor “Vic” D. Harding Jr.
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
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 […]
Shamrock Sports Schedule Includes ‘Meet the Teams’ Event
Barnesville school athletes will compete in several contests the week of August 10-16.
Two Hospital Employees Mark Half Century and More Anniversaries
Two veteran employees recently marked a half century or more of continuous service to Barnesville Hospital.
Tourism Potential Revealed at Captina Watershed Workshop
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.
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 […]
OVAC Hall of Fame Inductees Includes BHS Track Standout
BHS and Ohio State track standout Ryan Grear will be inducted into the OVAC Hall of Fame on August 15 at WesBanco Arena.
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
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 […]
Sensory-Friendly Spaces Debut at 2026 Belmont County Fair
Children and adults who are sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights, and crowded environments will find the 2026 Belmont County Fair more welcoming and accessible thanks to a partnership between the Belmont County Agricultural Society and the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities