Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back through time weekly through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Della Mae (Davis) Mellott
Della Mae Mellott, 88, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at New Martinsville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Glenn Frank Mellott, who passed away in 2019. They shared 63 years of marriage together. Born July 24th, 1937 near New Castle, Ohio, she was the daughter of Monford […]
Stephen Laposki
Stephen Laposki, 76, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away on Wednesday February 25, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, surrounded by family. He was born on October 17, 1949, in Hamilton, OH, to the late Stephen Laposki, Sr. and Betty Shanks Barnhart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his […]
February 2026 Barnesville Police Report
Barnesville Police Chief Rocky Sirianni has released the February 2026 department’s activity.
IRS Withdraws Lien Against Belmont County
Belmont County Auditor Cindi L. Henry announced Monday that the Internal Revenue Service has withdrawn a federal tax lien filed against the Belmont County Auditor’s Office fully abating all penalties of the lien.
Divided Council Fails to Move Forward with Lake Purchase
Barnesville Village Council members were divided last week on whether to purchase 407 acres, including a large lake, for $1.7 million, with newer members ultimately saying they need more time to decide.
Union Local FFA, Alumni Present 35th Annual Farm Toy Show
The Future Farmers of America Annual Farm Toy Show, an event that brings together vendors and the community for a family-friendly celebration of agriculture, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Union Local High School, 66779 Belmont Morristown, Rd, Belmont.
The admission fee is $3 and free for those under 12.
Donald Ray Skelton
Donald Ray Skelton, 70, of Flushing, Ohio, died February 28, 2026, at his home. He was born January 11, 1956, in Gastonia, North Carolina, a son of Eula Bell Killian Skelton Taylor and the late John D. Skelton. Donald was a retired self-employed truck driver and a protestant. He enjoyed woodworking and watching NASCAR. In […]
Tickets Now on Sale for BHS Spring Musical
The magical land of Oz is making its way to the Barnesville High School Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale, and there are several ways to purchase them.
Barnesville Schools: March Menus Released
Barnesville Schools Director of Food and Nutrition, Brian Saner, shared the March breakfast and lunch menus.