Education Foundation Elects
The Barnesville Area Education Foundation held elections during the organization’s annual meeting on Monday, September 14.
Volleyball Action During Week of September 21
Next week, the Lady Shamrock Volleyball teams will have matches against River, Harrison Central, Monroe Central and Harding. Saturday, October 3, is the Buckeye 8 Championship, played at the ECO Center.
September’s Barnesville School Board Meeting Recap
The September 14 Barnesville Board of Education meeting began with seventh-grader Bryson Bowman, a student ambassador, leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thomas “Tom” Kevin Cranston
Thomas “Tom” Kevin Cranston was born in Wheeling, WV to Rita and Jack Cranston on February 14, 1951. He died on September 12, 2026. Raised in Guernsey County, he was a graduate of Barnesville High School and law school. He practiced law for many years. No services to be held. Read full obituary at Wackerly […]
Pumpkin Daily Delights: Sunday
Here are Pumpkin Festival highlights for Sunday, September 27.
King Pumpkin Sold for $14,250
During the auction on Saturday afternoon, a consortium of buyers purchased the 2026 King Pumpkin for $14,250. This year’s buyer group included 56 businesses and individuals.
Howard “Doodle” Clay Forsythe
Howard grew up on Fair Street in Quaker City and attended the First Christian Church of Quaker City. In high school, he played drums in the band and was a member of the Quaker City basketball team. After graduating high school as a young man, he hitchhiked north to visit his aunt and uncle, and […]
Barnesville Golfer Thompson Moves on to Districts
The Barnesville Shamrock Golf Team competed in the Division II Boys Golf Sectional on September 24 at the Cadiz Country Club.
Belmont County Junior Fair Royalty and Court
Front Row (L-R): Mini Royalty Court — Addison Winland, Kennedy Clegg, Nora Coleman, Riley Farrier, Ruthie Coleman and Bailey Wells. Second Row (L-R): Brantley Wise – Prince 1st Runner Up, Bruce Dornon – Duke 1st Runner Up, Johnathan Smigle – Prince, Kinzy Mowery – Princess, Josie Stuckey – Duchess 1st Runner Up, Maddison Kocher – […]
Friday Night Football: Week 6
Area football scores for Friday, September 25 are reported.