Area Library News – January 18
New releases and special upcoming events at Barnesville and Bethesda libraries.
Shelva Jean Briggs
Shelva Jean Briggs, 81 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday January 17, 2025 at her home. She was born July 22, 1943 a daughter of the late Harry & Alice Cline Truax.
James Johnson
James Johnson, 82, of Quaker City, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home.
James Edward McGee
James Edward McGee, 81, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on November 9, 1943 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late John “Edward” and Mary Catherine (McCort) McGee.
Mark Wesley Lucas
Mark Wesley Lucas, 75, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home. Mark was born on April 28, 1949 in Barnesville to the late Clyde and Dimple Lee (Reese) Lucas.
Robert A. “Bob” McGee
Robert “Bob” A. McGee, Sr., 83, of Frazeysburg, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.
Violet Emelyn McGee
Violet Emelyn McGee, 83, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died early Monday morning, January 13, 2025 at The Oaks of Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.
Junior High Wrestlers Come Out on Top
Last Saturday, January 4, the Barnesville Junior High Wrestlers won the Barnesville Jr. High Tournament at the BHS Gym.
Barnesville Swimmers Claim Milk Truck
Barnesville and Union Local swimmers competed at Linsly Thursday claiming the “Milk Truck” contest. Also competing at Wheeling were teams from Linsly and Cambridge.
BHS Varsity Wrestlers Take Second Place
The Barnesville High School Varsity Wrestlers were Runners Up at the Shadyside Invitational that took place last Saturday, January 4.