Barnesville Area News
Ohio: The Birthplace of 4-H

Ohio: The Birthplace of 4-H

Today, 4-H serves as the United States’ largest youth development organization, supporting nearly six million youth annually as they build lifelong skills and grow into young leaders. However, the beginnings of 4-H can be traced back to Clark County, Ohio, where the first meeting was held more than 120 years ago.

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Joyce M Beach

Joyce M Beach

Joyce M Beach, 88, of Salesville passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at Doctor’s Hospital. Joyce was born August 14, 1937, in Theresa, NY, a daughter to the late Roy J and Irene (Langto) Reome. She was a member at the Central Christian Church in Quaker City, where she played piano. In addition to her […]

Obituaries

Regina Ann (Clark) McCort

Regina Ann (Clark) McCort

Regina Ann McCort, 68, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab in Barnesville, Ohio. She was born on February 7, 1957 in Barnesville, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late George B. and Mary Ellen (Butler) Clark. Regina worked at the Barnesville Hospital as a […]

Obituaries

Richard Louis Kovacs

Richard Louis Kovacs

Richard Louis Kovacs, 67, of Flushing, Ohio, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 27, 1958, son of the late John J. and Ida Chini Kovacs. Richard was a retired owner and operator from R.L. Kovacs Trucking […]

Obituaries

Marjorie Adina (Miller) Green

Marjorie Adina (Miller) Green

Marjorie Adina Green joined her heavenly family on September 1, 2025.  Marge was born in Mansfield, Ohio on June, 6, 1934 to Franklin and Edith (McAfee) Miller. Marge was a loving wife and mother and an active member in the Bethesda community, volunteering at the Senior Center and Project Manna.  She also worked in the […]

Obituaries

Barnesville School Staff Recognized for Excellence

Barnesville School Staff Recognized for Excellence

As the Barnesville School District’s staff returned to start the new school year, several teachers and classified staff were recognized for their excellence. When school ended last year, the administration met and selected a teacher of the year for each building. Each teacher of the year received a $500 cash award, provided by the Barnesville […]

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Shamrock Seniors and Parents Spotlighted at Game

Shamrock Seniors and Parents Spotlighted at Game

Photos courtesy of Leslie Daugherty Photography, Art & Design. Check out her Facebook page for more Shamrock Athletic photos. Before the Barnesville vs Meadowbrook game last Friday, August 29, the Shamrocks celebrated Senior Night. Seniors and their parents walked across the field as Athletic Director Brad Hannahs read their names and plans after high school. […]

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