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Robert F. Messenger

Robert F. Messenger

Robert F. Messenger, 75, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 9, 2025 at WVU Wheeling Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1950 in Barnesville to the late Frank and Helen (Bahmer) Messenger. Bob was a graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a self employed truck driver for many years and was […]

Obituaries

Twice-Told Tales Redux

Twice-Told Tales Redux

Travel back in time each week through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.

Community, History

Nana Lou (Martin) Ridgeway

Nana Lou (Martin) Ridgeway

Nana Lou (Martin) Ridgeway, 78, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born July 15, 1947, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Herbert and Mildred Martin. Nana was a talented floral designer who had a special gift for creating beautiful arrangements, particularly for the weddings of […]

Obituaries

Hines Headed to State

Hines Headed to State

BHS frosh wrestler Ladyn Hines continues to make history.

She claimed the District Crown for the 115-lb. class Sunday at Mentor setting her up as the Shamrocks’ first female competitor at the state tournament this coming weekend in Columbus.

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