Robert “Bob” Solomon Yockey, 73, of Quaker City, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, on his farm. Bob was born April 22, 1952, in Barnesville, a son to the late George and Catherine (Christman) Yockey. Bob attended Salt Fork Baptist Church. He drove trucks for many years and loved to farm, participated and attended tractor […]
Dennis Alan “Denny” Back, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on September 30, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio, due to complications from COPD. Born in the small town of Barnsville, Ohio, on March 6, 1946, to the late Ernest and Sarah (Wehr) Back, Denny was a man […]
“Injection Wells and What they Mean for Southeast Ohio”, an informational program will be offered at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Barnesville Library Annex, 611 N. Chestnut Street.
Beatrice (Bea) Ethel Kidney, 87, of Bridgeport, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2025, with her beloved husband, Paul (“Peye”) Kidney, by her side the love her life for 68 beautiful years. Bea was born on August 20, 1938, and everyone who knew her knew that her faith was the foundation of her life. […]
Several area businesses, organizations and causes were among the top five selected in voting by readers of the Wheeling and Martins Ferry daily newspapers.
Eight buyers purchased market hogs during the Belmont County Jr Fair in September that were donated to Belmont County Farm Bureau that benefits county food pantries.
The Pennyroyal Opera House, Fairview, will host the Bluegrass Band Nothin’ Fancy October 24.
The final reveal of this year’s BHS theater department’s musical selection is less than two weeks away. Instructor Devin Blair announces the winners of round 2, part 2, during chamber choir class. Learn more about what is happening with the Barnesville High School Theater Department on their Facebook page. The final reveal will follow the […]
Shamrock football action this past week is profiled.
Barnesville’s Junior High Volleyball squads exceled at the Buckeye 8 Championships.