Leadership Ohio announces the members of its incoming Class of 2026. Following a rigorous selection process that saw nearly 200 nominees from every corner of the state, 35 visionary leaders have been tapped to examine Ohio’s most vital issues and collaborate on initiatives that bolster the state’s civic vitality and long-term success.
Charles Michael “Mike” Carpenter, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at WVU Barnesville Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1949 in Quaker City, Ohio to the late Ralph and Elizabeth “Pete” (Triplett) Carpenter. Mike was a Zane Trace High School graduate. He was a welder by trade, he owned […]
Barnesville athletes will participate in several sporting events in the coming week as teams move into post-season play.
Barnesville Shamrock Varsity Cheerleaders claimed the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) state contests in Division V for Non-Building and Non-Building Game Day competition Sunday at Big Walnut High School in Sunbury.
Terry Anne Weddle, 68 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday February 20, 2026 at her home. She was born in Orrville, Ohio April 10, 1957 a daughter of the late Harmie Billups Jr., and Eunice Louise Frazier Harmon. She attended Orrville High School, and was a nurse aide at Woodsfield Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, […]
The Belmont County Correctional Institution’s Women in Corrections present a check to the American Heart Association, in the wake of Warden Shelbie Smith’s Woman of Impact nomination.
Several area school districts announced the cancelation of classes for Monday, Feb. 23 due to winter weather conditions.
Belmont Correctional Institution Warden Shelbie Smith is raising awareness for women’s heart health after being selected as a nominee for the Woman of Impact campaign.
Students from Martins Ferry, Barnesville, and Bridgeport high schools participated in interactive workshops and heard from regional leaders about initiative, service and long-term community impact at the Charlie Wilson Leadership event at Ohio University Eastern.
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers the February 9- 15 time frame.