Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and wishes for a healthy, safe and prosperous 2026 from the volunteers and staff of Barnesville Area News!
Barnesville January Mobile Market Canceled
The Mobile Market for Friday, January 2 at Barnesville Memorial Park is canceled due to weather conditions.
Auditor’s Report Details Lack of Compliance for Jobs’ Loan, Tax Credit Programs
A majority of companies that received state incentives had not met the job creation and/or payroll commitments included in award agreements, according to a report released on December 4.
Barnesville Shamrock Athletics Dec. 29-Jan.3
Barnesville schools sports teams will participate in a variety of games, contests and matches the week that starts in one year and ends in another, Dec. 29 through Jan. 3.
Keep Yourself Safe This Winter With These Driving Tips
Winter is a time for cold temperatures, ice and snow, meaning it’s also a time to check on your car and make sure you’re prepared for the weather.
Taking a Plunge
Barnesville Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a vehicle partially submerged in Rotary Lake at Barnesville Memorial Park early Friday evening.
Barnesville Area News is on Break
Barnesvile Area News is taking a break Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 to allow our volunteers and staff to enjoy time with family and friends.
Anne Dole (Keester) Bartels
Anne Dole Bartels, 70, of Belmont, Ohio passed away at home on December 28, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1955 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late George and Alice (Dole) Keester. Anne was a middle school art teacher for Barnesville Schools. She was a creative person who loved the outdoors. She enjoyed planting […]
Denise M. O’Connell
Denise M. O’Connell, 58, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at WVU Medicine – Barnesville Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on October 15, 1967, in Wheeling, West Virginia to Sharon H. (White) O’Connell and the late Louis S. O’Connell. Denise was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2792 Auxiliary […]
Brian Dean “Buck” Starr
Brian D. “Buckwheat” Starr, 62, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at WVU Barnesville Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1963 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Laurence Gary “Pump” and Patricia Marlene “Patty” (Bunting) Starr. Buck was a 1982 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was a member of […]