Barnesville-Meadowbrook Football Game Broadcast
The Shamrocks vs. Colts football game Friday night will be broadcast live.
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 August 17 through August 23, 2026.
Debbie Lucas, RN Retires After 49 Years of Service to Barnesville Hospital
After 49 years of dedicated service, Debbie Lucas is retiring from WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of commitment, compassion and lasting relationships.
Depot Quilt Fundraiser
The Barnesville Depot Committee is currently raising funds for needed repairs through a quilt raffle.
Dysart Woods Birdwatching Hike Planned
The Captina Conservancy will host the first Dysart woods Birdwatching Hike on Sunday, September 6 at 10 a.m.
Dysart Discovery Day
The Captina Conservancy is offering a free family experience on Saturday afternoon. Dysart Woods holds some of the last old-growth forest in Ohio.
Kayla L. Dimmerling
Kayla L. Dimmerling, age 38, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born August 12, 1988, in Cambridge, daughter of John H. Carter, III (Lori Graves) of Caldwell and Christy L. Stottsberry (Lloyd) Ferguson of Beallsville. The full obituary is available on the McVay-Perkins Funeral Home website.
Patricia Suzanne Faunda
Patricia Suzanne Faunda, born on May 18, 1953, in Massillon, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home, at the age of 73 on August 22, 2026, in Belmont, Ohio. The full obituary may be read on the funeral home website Care Funeral and Cremation Specialists.
Carrol Ernest “Bunky” Loy
Carrol Ernest “Bunky” Loy, 93, who was born in Belmont, the son of the late Ernest and Ethel Loy, died on August 23. Arrangements are being handled by Care Funeral and Cremation Specialists in St. Clairsville for full obituary.
New Police Chief Sworn In
Lt. Matthew Tippie, a 10-year veteran of the local police force was sworn in as police chief at the August 24 Barnesville Village Council meeting.