Barnesville Area News
Marilynn (Taylor) Lucas

Marilynn (Taylor) Lucas

Marilynn (Taylor) Lucas, 88, of Barnesville, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Barnesville Hospital.  She was born on September 10, 1936, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Gauging) Taylor.  Marilynn was an educator and worked for many years in the Chardon School District, Willoughby School system.  Her love for education, and […]

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Barnesville Fall Soccer Registration Open

Barnesville Fall Soccer Registration Open

Kyle Burkhart of the Barnesville Soccer Association announced this week fall registration for the two-year old program is now open through August 22. The season will launch on September 8th.

School, Sports

Stephen Gerald Benson

Stephen Gerald Benson

Stephen “Steve” Benson, 70, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the home that he loved, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 8, 1954, in Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio, a son of the late Ronald and Nellie Harper Benson.  Steve retired from Ohio Valley Coal’s #6 Mine near Beallsville […]

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Fred James Rattine

Fred James Rattine

Tupelo-After a long battle with dementia, Fred Rattine, aka “Homie,” was relieved of duty and called home to Jesus, Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was 70 years of age. He was born to Albert and Elizabeth Rattine on July 23,1955, in Barnesville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Teresa […]

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