Junior High Wrestlers Capture Fort Frye Invitational
Barnesville Shamrock Sports news for the week of Dec. 22 is shared.
Area Venues Participate in America 250-Ohio Movie Presentations
Several area venues will participate in a statewide program in 2026 as Ohio marks the nation’s 250th anniversary. Movies with connections to the state will be presented once each in Barnesville, Cadiz, Caldwell, Martins Ferry, Morristown and Woodsfield.
A Novel Bunch Book Club at Bethesda Public Library
The Bethesda Public Library “A Novel Bunch Book Club” will discus “The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments” by Hadley Vlahos, RN at 3 p.m. January 12th. Call 740- 484-4532 for more information or to request a copy.
Genealogy/History Resources Added to Local Library
The local genealogy chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society has added several history/genealogy resources to the local public library.
Village Solicitor Appointment Issue Returns
The final council meeting for four current village council members – Brad Hudson, Tony Johnson, Tim McKelvey and Les Tickhill – possibly stands to be an explosive one.
Pennyroyal Opera House Releases Winter/Spring Schedule
Volunteers of the Pennyroyal Opera House have released the schedule of program for the first five months of 2026. A total of 11 Friday night performances will take place.
Edward Dean Palmer
Edward Dean Palmer, 73, of Alledonia, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1952, in Belmont, Ohio a son of the late Lester William Palmer and Wilma Mary Wiggins Palmer. Edward was a retired truck driver for Murray Trucking in New Martinsville, […]
Barnesville Police Log
Police Log excerpts are created from information provided by the Barnesville Police Department and gleaned from individual “call record reports”. Monday, December 15, 2025 12:16 am – officer on Richmond Street for a female needing assistance. Officer reports the issue has been resolved. 9:06 am – officer on a traffic stop with a positive hit […]
Public Notices
Pending Public Notices for Friday, December 26 are published by Barnesville Area News.
Public Meetings Dec. 29 – 30
Public meetings, Dec. 29-30 are shared including the Barnesville Village Council Agenda for Dec. 29.