Barnesville Area News
Thunderbird Jet Lands at Union Local

Thunderbird Jet Lands at Union Local

The long-awaited U.S. Air Force jet has arrived at Union Local High School, where it will stand as a tribute to American military service, aviation history and community spirit, reflecting the school’s official Jets mascot, according to the UL Afterburners committee.

Community, News, School

Barnesville Police Log

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 April 13 through April 19.

Community, Government, News

Loretta Ann “Lori” Fannin

Loretta Ann “Lori” Fannin

Loretta Ann “Lori” Fannin, 69, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Select Specialty Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Lori was born December 24, 1956 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ronald T. and Jeannine L. Johnstone Fannin. Lori retired from the Belmont County Auditors Office. She was a member […]

Obituaries

Illegal Dumping Grants Available

Illegal Dumping Grants Available

n recognition of Earth Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Wednesday announced a second round of funding through his “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, making another $1 million in grants available to help local communities clean up illegal dump sites and prevent future dumping.

Government, News