Donald K. Fisher
Donald K. Fisher, 91, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Emerald Pointe. He was born in Barnesville, Ohio on June 22, 1933 to the late Francis A. and Dorothy (Clouse) Fisher.
Terrence “Ike” Otto
errence “Ike” Otto, 76, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home with family by his side. Ike was born November 23, 1948 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late William and Esther Faye Otto.
Janet L. Phillips
Janet L. Phillips, 78, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 13, 1946 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Lester and Essie (Smith) Spinner.
H. Eileen “Molly” (McGee) Trigg
H. Eileen “Molly” McGee Trigg, 93, of Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, died January 4, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital.
She was born May 10, 1931, in Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, a daughter of the late James and Mabel Haught McGee.
Richard “Dick” Wheeler
L. Richard “Dick” Wheeler, 78, of Grove City, Ohio, died August 6, 2024. He was born July 5, 1946 to the late Lawrence E. and Marianne F. Wheeler of Barnesville.
Week, New Year Impacted by Weather
The last few days of 2024 and the start of 2025 were impacted by Mother Nature. Sunday as high winds at times exceeded 60 mph in the Barnesville area, it put an early end to the “Christmas in the Park Displays”. The displays were intended to remain in place through January 2.
Barnesville Council Approves Oil/Gas Lease
At the December 30 Barnesville Village Council Meeting, in a five to one vote (Steven Hill opposed) the council passed an ordinance to accept Grenadier Energy’s bid on an oil and gas lease on a 10.376-acre lot in Warren Township owned by the village. Grenadier’s bid was $6,750 per acre “bonus payment” plus a 20 percent royalty.
Guernsey County Well Pad Explosion/Fire
(Antrim Community Fire Department Photo: Facebook) The quiet, peaceful rural landscape of the Antrim community located northwest of Fairview was marred by a storage tank at a well pad at about 5:45 pm Thursday, January 2. The Antrim Community Fire Department was the first responders on the scene that later included additional departments including […]
National Day of Mourning Declared, Flags at Half Staff
President Biden and Governor DeWine have ordered flags at half staff in memory of former President Jimmy Carder who died on December 29 at the age of 100.
Upcoming Public Meetings
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