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 June 22 through June 28.
Frances L Watson
Frances Lee Watson, 84, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 11, 1942, at her family home in Baileys Mills, Ohio, weighing just 3½ pounds, a tiny beginning to a life marked by remarkable strength, determination, and unwavering faith. Frances was preceded in […]
Jewell Dean Smith Wolfe
Jewell Dean Smith Wolfe, age (90) of 31995 Clendening Lake Road, Freeport died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Wayne County Care Center, Wooster, Ohio where she had been a resident. She was born Sept 29, 1935 in Beggs, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma; a daughter of the late Clyde V. Smith and Ruby L. […]
122nd Ohio Hills Folk Festival Highlights
The Ohio Hills Folk Festival will fill the streets of neighboring Quaker City next week as the community celebrates for the 122nd time.
Enterprise Album
Travel back in time each week through photos of the area’s past in the Enterprise Album.
Patrol Urges Drivers to Slow Down, Save Lives
As motorists travel around and through Ohio during the summer months, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers of the importance of following posted speed limits.
Egypt Valley, Jockey Hollow, Salt Fork Oil and Gas Leases Nets State $242 Million
The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved 22 oil and gas leases Monday selecting bids from Texas- and Oklahoma-based companies. The new leases will immediately result in almost $242 million in leasing payments to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Misty Dawn Long
Misty Dawn Long, 56, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away at her home on June 30, 2026. She was born in Germany on February 3, 1970, a daughter of Mary C. (Jumps) Lucas and the late Lawrence “Bub” Lucas. Misty retired from secretarial work and was a happy homemaker. She enjoyed making candles and collecting […]
Downtown Clean Up, Meet and Greet Set
Main Street Barnesville members and volunteers will undertake a downtown clean up on Tuesday, July 7. A ‘meet and greet’ for building owners, businesses and officials will follow at 5 p.m. at the Blue Moon Tavern biergarten.
Carly Greer & The Hooch Performance Set
Wheeling Native and country music artist Carly Greer, backed by her band, The Hooch, will perform at the Belmont Correctional Institution’s Yard Stage on July 8.