Public Meetings – June 1-7
The following public meetings are scheduled to take place the week of June 1-7, 2026.
Jack Lee Akers
Jack Lee Akers, 78, of Morristown, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born March 23, 1948, Morristown, Ohio, a son of the late Earl Wade and Cecil Estepp Akers. Jack was a retired coal miner who dedicated more than 50 years of service to […]
Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time each week through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Patriotic Mural Complete
Barn Artist Scott Hagan’s lates Barnesville Mural is complete in time for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. The patriotic mural is located along the south side of the Barnesville VFW Post #2792 at 129 South Chestnut Street.
Union Local, Olney Awarded K-12 Civics Education Grants
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, has awarded 17 grants, totaling $47,028, to support K-12 civics education programming throughout the region.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from May 19 to May 25 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
The following material was added to the stacks at the local library this past week.
Barnesville Green Bronco is 7-0 After Win Against Martins Ferry
The Barnesville Green Bronco team remains undefeated this season with their 15-0 win this past week over Martins Ferry at Barnesville Memorial Park.
Girls’ Track and Field: Ladyn Hines Advances to State Tournament
Several members of Barnesville High School’s boys and girls varsity track and field teams competed in the 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division IV Regional Tournament this past week.
Butler Honored for Blood Bash Dedication at May Board Meeting
The May 21 Barnesville Board of Education meeting began with several recognitions.