Twice Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Ronald Eugene Jones
Ronald Eugene Jones, 78, lost his long battle with heart and kidney disease, passing at home surrounded by his family. He had requested they all come the day before to celebrate his life on earth and the beginning of his new one with God. “Don’t be sad for Dad,” he had said repeatedly. Ronnie was […]
Ohio Yearly Meeting Planned for Stillwater Meeting House
The annual gathering of representatives of the Ohio Yearly Meeting of Conservative Friends has been a Barnesville staple since 1878 when the current Stillwater meeting house was erected. The 2025 OYM will take place at Stillwater to conduct business beginning, Monday, August, 4 and running through Sunday, August 10.
Barnesville’s Field of Dreams
The latest promotional video from the talented team of the Barnesville Chamber of Commerce, aka John and Jill and friends, features Barnesville Little League team members reenacting the famous scene from the movie Field of Dreams in a video titled “If You Build It, They Will Come”.
Kellie Loudin is Named 2025 Small Business Champion for Ohio
e National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Ohio’s leading small business advocacy organization, has selected Kellie Loudin of Barnesville as its 2025 Small Business Champion for Ohio. NFIB Ohio Assistant State Director Cameron Garczyk presented the award to her on July 17 at NFIB’s Ohio Leadership Council meeting.
I Scream…Ice Cream!
Kirke’s Ice Cream is set up today in the parking lot of the Barnesville Antique Mall.
Belmont County LifeWise Programs Plan 5K Race
Belmont County LifeWise Directors are coordinating a 5K run that will raise money for Bible-based learning programs on Saturday, August 9.
The county-wide 5k run fundraiser registration will begin at 7 a.m. followed by the race at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 9 at the Belmont County Fairgrounds, 45420, Roscoe Rd, St. Clairsville.
School Resource Officer Secured, Superintendent’s Contract Approved
Superintendent Micah Fuchs announced the Board of Education and Police Chief Rocky Sirianni have found a school resource officer for the elementary school.
Cody Daughtery will be moving from patrol to SRO for the coming year. Although, he’ll still do patrol work when school is out.
Former Greyhound Driver Reflects on a Life of Miles, Memories and Military Honors
Somerton native Don Byers continues his life after driving more than three million miles in his career with Greyhound.
Byers, who just turned 91 in June, settled on East Walnut Street, where he keeps his wife’s ashes, his brothers’ military memorabilia, and his own stack of awards from Greyhound. He continues to be close with his four children and 16 grandchildren.
Recent Grads, HS Seniors Complete GRIT Program at Belmont College
This summer, high school seniors and recent high school graduates had the opportunity to earn workforce credential certifications and gain access to internships and job opportunities through an innovative partnership between GRIT Ohio and Belmont College.