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Mike Kinney

Mike Kinney

Michael Irwin Kinney, 61, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home.  He was born January 22, 1964 in Barnesville, Ohio, a son of the late Gerald Duane and Ledra Jean Gallagher Kinney. Mike was a former construction worker for many years and was a social member of the VFW […]

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Key Club’s Many Hands Make Light Work

Key Club’s Many Hands Make Light Work

Barnesville High School Key Club members joined forces with the Foster Hope Ohio Valley, loading approximately 100 backpacks for delivery. The students also unloaded a van full of donations and carried them up to the Foster Hope Ohio Valley’s office. With teamwork, the work was swiftly done. Foster Hope Ohio Valley is a charity organization […]

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New Teen Program Aims to Break Cycles

New Teen Program Aims to Break Cycles

Belmont County Court of Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Division Judge Al Davies recently announced the launch of the Teen Recharge Program, a new initiative designed to equip strong-willed teens with the tools they need to foster accountability, personal growth and positive decision-making.

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Barnesville Police Log

Barnesville Police Log

Excerpts from the Barnesville Police log for entries from September 8-14 are reported this week. Monday, September 8, 2025 5:28 am – officer on North Chestnut Street regarding a disabled vehicle. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. 11:20 am – caller states he got a text from the BMV saying he needs to […]

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Art in Action

Art in Action

Barnesville Art Club members decorate downtown store and business windows preparing the community for next week’s Barnesville Pumpkin Festival.

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