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Betsy Viann Atkinson

Betsy Viann Atkinson

Betsy V. Atkinson, 75, of Massillon, passed away peacefully while holding her father’s hand, early Monday morning, October 20, 2025. Born on March 15, 1950, in Barnesville, Ohio, Betsy was the beloved daughter of Guy J. Atkinson and the late Margaret M. (Morris) Atkinson. A proud graduate of Massillon Washington High School Class of 1968, […]

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Students Experience the Bassoon at OUE

Students Experience the Bassoon at OUE

Matthew Morris, Associate Professor of Instruction in Bassoon and Music Theory at Ohio University shared music with BHS students at Shannon Hall this past week.

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Gloria Jean Lancaster

Gloria Jean Lancaster

Gloria Jean Lancaster, 83, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Akron, Ohio. She was born November 14, 1941, in Wells, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Jacobson Erb. Gloria was a human resources director before her retirement. She was […]

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Enterprise Album

Enterprise Album

The Barnesville Kiwanis Club Pancake Day will take place Saturday morning at the Assumption Church. Serving hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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