Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time each week through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Herman Ronald Preston
Herman Ronald Preston was born on July 26, 1936 and died on July 19, 2026. He was 89 years old. Born in Ceredo WV to Herman E. Preston and Daisy Stafford Preston. Ron grew up in the West Moreland neighborhood of Huntington WV. He was a 1954 graduate of Vinson HS where he played baseball […]
Alan G. Neiswonger
Alan G. Neiswonger, 65, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away In his home on Saturday, July 18, 2026 following a hard fought battle with cancer. We are certain he was greeted by his loving wife, Tina Kaye Neiswonger with whom he married October 11, 1997, along with his parents, William Gerald Neiswonger and Patricia Blanche (Brownfield) […]
Ohio Announces Demo Funds
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik this week announced $11.9 million in grants to help 73 counties prepare sites for redevelopment by demolishing existing unsafe, blighted buildings.
Sports Coverage Opportunity: Sports Writer Wanted
Barnesville Area News is looking for someone to continue featuring weekly Barnesville sports scores and expand details of varsity games with a minimum “Sports Roundup” of a couple of paragraphs on varsity games and/or Box Scores.
Enterprise Album
An early 20th century July 4th Parade reminds us the Beallsville Community will mark America’s 250th with a parade Saturday night.
Visitors Enjoy Chautauqua Days at Historic Epworth Park
Many braved the heat and almost constant threat of storms enjoying themselves among the giant oaks of Epworth Park last weekend at the 36th Annual Chautauqua Days Festival.
Barnesville All Grad Parade Continues to Grow
During Barnesville’s alumni weekend, the fifth annual Barnesville All Grad Parade took place under hot, hazy skies.
Vacation Bible School: Emerald Crossing!
The Barnesville West Main Street Church of Christ congregation’s Vacation Bible School takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightlight Monday through Thursday this week (July 20-23). All are welcome to attend at 227 W. Main Street.
Union Local Rotary Club ‘Bethesda Car Show’
The annual Union Local Rotary Bethesda Car Show took place on Sunday, July 12 at Bethesda Park in conjunction with the Epworth Park Chautauqua Festival.