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.
The 61st Barnesville Pumpkin Festival will take place September 25-28 this year.
The second annual Cruise-In will take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, August 10, in the East Main Street Parking Lot in Barnesville. The restaurant, directly across the street at 137 E. Main Street, will open at 9:30 with a breakfast menu and be open throughout the day.
The next two breakfasts will focus on beekeeping and nuisance trapping on the first Thursday of August and September at 8:30 a.m. All gatherings take place at the Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District Offices, Roscoe Road, Belmont County Fairgrounds, east of St. Clairsville.
The Ohio Hills Folk Festival will host a meal fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 9 at the festival’s Country Store on Main Street.
A free Junior Anglers Fishing Day will take place from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday with check-in at 9 a.m. at Barkcamp State Park, Belmont. Details for the event are shared in the image above.