Barnesville Council Addresses Water Rate Increase
The Barnesville Council meeting on June 15 focused on potential water rate increases.
Melissa Sue Keen
Melissa Sue Keen, 57, of Belmont, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1969, a daughter of the late Jack Hindman and Carol (Adkins) Day. Missy worked for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels for over 20 years before she retired to be a caretaker for several family […]
Alumni Banquet Reservation Deadline Nears
The deadline for reservations for the 2026 Barnesville Alumni Banquet is Tuesday, June 30.
Rise Up Schedule
LifeWise Barnesville has released the schedule for Friday afternoon’s free event at Barnesville Memorial Park.
Public Meetings – June 22-27
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place the week of June 22-27.
Penny (Johnson) Kirk
Penny (Johnson) Kirk, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family at WVU Medicine – Barnesville Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1947, to the late Ralph Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson. She was a graduate of Barnesville High School and dedicated many years of her life to […]
Conservancy Launches $1 Million Grant Program
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announces the launch of its new Connecting Communities Grant Program, a $1 million initiative designed to expand public areas to outdoor recreation across its 18-county region.
Public Notices – June 20, 2026
The Following Public Notices are published by Barnesville Area News on June 20, 2026.
New Material at Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
The Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library added the following materials to the collection over the past two weeks.
Barnesville Green Bronco Advance To Semifinal Contest
The Barnesville Green Bronco team improved its record to 16-0 with a 12-2 playoff win over Martins Ferry Monday. The team now advances to Saturday’s league semifinal game against Moundsville. Picking up the pitching win was Brogan Shilling who pitched three scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and zero walks. Austyn Weiss threw the final […]