A member of our local community, Becky Wehr of Barnesville is a Finalist for the 2025 SilverSneakers® Member of the Year Award, a national honor celebrating seniors who exemplify healthy, active living.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announced details of a new plan to address the shortage of safe, accessible commercial-truck parking in Ohio by adding at least 1,400 new truck parking spaces across the state.
Agencies in the Ohio Valley will team up to educate on safety at the Barnesville Fire Department next month.
The Barnesville Fire Department’s free annual safety day will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9 at the station.
The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.
Every week we feature an image from the past.
Carolyn Joyce Perkins, 82, of Beallsville, Ohio (Wilson Community), passed away at her home on Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a long illness. A daughter of the late Franklin and Clara McDougal Bauer, Carolyn was born June 5, 1943 in Bellaire, Ohio. She had been a clerk for many years at the former M […]
The Barnesville community recently honored Shamrock fan and former park director William “Billy” Crawford with a memorial placed at the park.
St. Mary Church of Temperanceville held its annual Temperanceville Picnic. St. Mary Church is the second oldest Catholic parish in Ohio, dating back to 1822, and its congregation consists of about 35 families. This fundraising event included chicken or beef dinners, bingo, instant bingo, baked goods and fancy stand, and raffle tickets. The church served 702 meals in three hours. Early estimations show the profit for the picnic to be approximately $13,600, which is used to run the parish.
Thomas Kevin Anderson 63, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away July 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on March 2, 1963, a son of William and Nancy (Furry) Anderson. He graduated from Glen Oak High School, and was known affectionately as Santa Tom. He attended the Crystal Park Wesleyan Methodist Church […]
Heat and humidity have not prevented BHS marching band members from attending band camp to prepare for this fall’s football season. Learn about the fun and activities at band camp as well as what to expect during the halftime show.