BECI Warden Receives Woman of Impact Nomination
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 Gather at OUE for Annual Charlie Wilson Leadership Event
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
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.
Michael William Starr
Michael William Starr, 62, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio after his courageous battle with his cancer. Mike was born in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Richard A. Starr and Myra Lee (Weber) Chambers. Mike […]
Shamrock Athletic Contests Feb. 16 – 22
Barnesville Schools athletes competed in the following sports activities during the past week.
Don Rigsby is March 6 Pennyroyal Headliner
The Pennyroyal Opera House’s bluegrass show March 6 will feature Don Rigsby and his band.
Lenten Fish Fries at Centerville
The Smith Township Volunteer Fire Department will have Lenten Fish Fries at the fire station beginning Feb. 20 and running through Friday, April 3, Good Friday.
Dysart Woods Hike Returns
The free monthly hike at Dysart Woods returns March 1 after a winter weather-forced break this month.
News from Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
News from the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library is shared.
Theatre Returns to OHIO Eastern Under the Direction of Dennis Fox with “Spoon River Anthology”
Theatre returns to Ohio University Eastern this spring under the direction of longtime professor and director Dennis Fox, who is leading a production of “Spoon River Anthology” at the OUE Theatre.