Barnesville Shamrock Athletics, Nov. 1-8, 2026
Barnesville athletics move into the post-fall season this week.
A Roundabout Ahead?
Representatives from Belomar, the local transportation planning agency covering Belmont, Ohio and Marshall counties, will be on hand at Monday’s Barnesville Village Council meeting to answer questions about a proposal to create a roundabout at the intersection of East Main Street/SR 147 and Shamrock Drive.
Hospital Receives $1 Million Energy Efficiency Grant
Barnesville Hospital Association receives a $1 million energy efficiency grant from the Ohio Department of Development.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Report
Western Belmont County excerpts from October 24 to October 27 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Repeat Football Crowns
The Shamrocks claim two football crowns related to the 2026 varsity football season – OVAC 4A and Buckeye 8 League.
Jerry Gatrell
Jerry was born in Guernsey County on December 17, 1942, the son of the late Samuel Gatrell and Goldie (Mayhew) Spencer. Jerry served in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant (E-6), was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, completed four tours in Vietnam, and worked as a truck driver in the oil field. […]
Frederick Eugene Taylor
Frederick “Fred” Eugene Taylor, 89, of Quaker City, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his home. Fred was born October 9, 1937, in Belmont, Ohio, the son of the late Frederick and Hilda (Coe) Taylor. Fred was a graduate of Belmont High School and was a truck driver. He enjoyed farming and woodworking, and […]
‘Singspiration’ Planned at Batesville Church
A “Singspiration” will take place at the Batesville United Methodist Church on Sunday evening, November 8 at 6 p.m.
Donieta Jane Devine
Donieta Jane Devine, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at her home. She was born on November 21, 1955 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Roger Lincoln and Betty Jane (Adams) McKeen. Donieta was formerly an avid trap shooter and won several awards through the Amateur Trap Shooting Association […]
Post Season Play: Week 1
A wrap-up of week one of post-season high school football play.