Laura Mae Williams Bates of New Concord finished her earthly life on January 21, 2026, at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville. She was born on December 5, 1933, to Evelyn Barr Williams and Elbert Seward Williams in New Concord. On June 29, 1952, she married Everett Earl (Andy) Bates who passed away in 2002. […]
Chester Eugene Van Dyne, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Chester Raymond “Joe” and Elsie Jane Brooks Van Dyne, “Eugene,” as he will be remembered by many friends and family, was born “Chester Eugene VanDyne,” on August 6, 1936 in Dover, Ohio. Eugene […]
As temperatures drop, it is important for pets to stay warm and protected.
Humane World for Animals and local animal officials share tips to help pet owners keep their furry friends safe during winter.
“There are different steps you can take to keep animals warm during cold weather, and those steps vary by species and breed,” Belmont County Hoof & Paw humane agent Julie Larish said. “Understanding your animal’s natural tolerance for cold is essential to keeping them safe and comfortable.”
William ‘Bill’ David Habig, 78, of Clarington, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 22, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Syvilla (Rose) Habig. Bill was retired from Ormet as a machinist in Hannibal, Ohio. He loved to spend time fishing, hunting, gardening, […]
Thomas James Simpson, 73, of Barnesville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Southeastern Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1952, in Martins Ferry the only child of the late Arthur “Bud” and Dorothy “Dot” (Crump) Simpson. Tom was Methodist by faith, enjoyed fishing, fishing trips, boating, and spending time with family and […]
During its first meeting of 2026, Barnesville Village Council hired a new fire chief and assistant chief, considered whether to purchase a new ambulance and sold a dump truck.
As expected, Tuesday afternoon Belmont County Court of Common Please Judge John Vavra sentenced Sandy Ridge resident Douglas Ryan Johnston to a maximum sentence for his 11th OVI charge. He will serve 10 years in the Ohio Prison System.
Harry J. Skinner, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Wood Glen in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on March 30, 1940 in Barnesville to the late Walter Stephen and Margaret (Gillespie) Skinner. Harry was a 1958 graduate of Barnesville High School. He served in the US Air Force as […]
Travel back in time through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Richard “Rick” Lynn Early, 65, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born August 3, 1960, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late George Richard “Dick” Early and Mina Jane Trigg Early. Rick was a retired roofer for Mansuetto Roofing. He […]