January Barnesville Police Report
Barnesville Police Chief Rocky Sirianni has released the January 2026 department’s activity.
Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time each week through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
OUE Hosts MLK Jr. Writing Contest
Ohio University Eastern recently hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest celebration, recognizing middle and high school students from across the region for poetry and essays inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Morristown Project will Meet ADA Standards
The Village of Morristown is adhering to the Americans with Disabilities Act following its award of federal funding for the Morristown Safe Multi-Modal Project.
Helen “Honey” Virginia (Noice) Puperi
Helen “Honey” Virginia Puperi, 67, of Belmont, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Barnesville Hospital. She was born on December 3, 1958, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ralph and Anne (Conyers) Noice. Honey was Catholic by faith and was a member of the Church of the Assumption in Barnesville. She […]
Boil Order Extended for Fairview Road
A leak on Fairview Road Tuesday will extend the boil water order for areas west of the corporation.
Barnesville Schools: February Menus Updated
UPDATE: Because of snow days and delivery delays, Barnesville Schools had to make some changes to their February Menus. Barnesville Schools Director of Food and Nutrition, Brian Saner, shared the February breakfast and lunch menus. Remember that all students can eat breakfast and lunch for free this year. Extras are available for an additional charge.
Phyllis June (Witchey) Thomas
Phyllis June (Witchey) Thomas, a steadfast presence in the Beallsville community, passed away on February 1 at the age of 96. Born on June 22, 1929, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Thomas Frank and Grace (Myers) Witchey, Phyllis lived a life defined by resilience, faith, and a legendary “can-do” attitude. On December 6, 1947, […]
Shaun Wilson Hill
Shaun Wilson Hill, age 39 of Quaker City, left this earth on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1986 in Obion County, Tennessee.Shaun loved the outdoors, he thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had enjoyed his time of employment at the scrap yard. He took pride in working on his vehicles […]
Betts Takes on Leadership Role at New Trinity Health System Hospital
Jamie Betts, a Barnesville native, began serving as director of operations at Trinity Health System’s St. Clairsville neighborhood hospital last summer.