The Enclave Welcomes Community at ‘Open House’
Area residents are invited to check out the newly renovated health and rehabilitation facility, The Enclave of Barnesville from 4-6 p.m. this coming Wednesday at 400 Carrie Avenue.
Public Notices
Barnesville Area News publishes the following Public Notices for the week of January 30, 2026.
Jon Kevin Briggs
Jon Kevin Briggs, 64, of Beallsville, Ohio (formerly of Woodsfield, Ohio) passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home. He was born at Bellaire, Ohio on October 5, 1961 a son of the late Charles Edward Briggs Sr. and Geneva Peek Briggs. Jon was a retired foundry worker, where he was former […]
Ohio Department of Commerce – Unclaimed Funds
The Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds holds and returns forgotten money. Citizens may search for forgotten funds with the Ohio Dept. of Commerce’s enhanced website.
Captina Conservancy Sets February Events
UPDATE: The hike for Sunday, February 1, has been canceled. Unfortunately, the deep snow makes the trail dangerous. The next monthly hike is scheduled for March 1 at 2:00 pm. The Captina Conservancy will host a winter hike at Raven Rocks.
Shamrocks are 6th Consecutive Duals Champs
The Shamrock wrestlers took their 6th consecutive Bill Hinegardner OVAC 3A Duals Championship Thursday night at Moundsville’s John Marshall Fieldhouse.
Brrr!!
Mother Nature continues to impact schools, events and and businesses with bitter cold temperatures.
Tonight’s Military Appreciation Event is On
The annual Military Appreciation Night at Barnesville High School is still on, Brad Hannahs Barnesville Athletic Director confirmed Friday morning.
Mary Elizabeth Potts
Mary Elizabeth (Mercer) Potts of Salesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday (January 26, 2026). Mary was born on January 29, 1944 in Zanesville, Ohio to Cecil and Rachel (Pletcher) Mercer. She graduated from Maysville High School in 1962. She met her future husband, Donald “Luke” Potts, while working in […]
Barnesville Man Arrested on Drug, Weapon Charges
The Barnesville Police Department and Belmont County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Barnesville man on drug and weapon charges Wednesday.