Copper Cup Chili Cookoff Raises Record Amount for Venue
The Copper Cup Chili Cookoff doubled its impact in its fourth year, raising $50,000 to benefit the Barnesville State Theater Co.
7th-Grade Volleyball Earned 2nd Place to Finish Season
The Barnesville 7th-Grade volleyball team competed in the Junior High Buckeye 8 Tournament.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from October 3 to October 7 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Sherry Kristine Mae Powell
Sherry Kristine Mae Powell, 66, of Bethesda passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1959, a daughter to the late John and Dorothy (Bell) Paskel. Sherry Kristine Mae, lovingly known as Kriss, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family with her whole heart. She […]
Belmont VFD Celebrates New Headquarters
On Friday, the VFD celebrated the completion of the construction of its new headquarters, located at 101 E. North St. just behind the Tri-State Military Veterans Museum and within sight of the building that has housed the organization since the 1880s.
Shamrock Volleyball Celebrated Five Seniors
Last Monday, the Barnesville Shamrock volleyball team hosted its last home match against the Shenandoah Zeps.
Jerry Ray Cordell
Jerry Ray Cordell, age 80, of Cambridge, Ohio (previously of Caldwell), passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by the people that loved him. He was born June 29, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Donald Cordell and Louise (Ray) Henry. After losing his father early in […]
Farm Fun at Hoot N Holler
Members of the Barnesville High School Future Farmers of America hosted a fall Hoot N Holler at Memorial Park Saturday afternoon. A variety of activities were enjoyed by children of all ages!
Hellbender Returned to Captina
An Eastern Hellbender whose home was in the construction area of a road project on SR 148, temporarily removed to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is now back home.
Public Meetings Oct. 13-17, 2026
The following public meetings are on the calendar for the coming week, October 13-17.