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Herschel D. Watson

Herschel D. Watson

Herschel D. Watson, 82, of New Concord, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Herschel was born on August 1, 1943, a son to the late Herschel and Mary (Wadsworth) Watson. Herschel was a member of the Buggy Wheel Horse Club, the Shenandoah Riding Club, NFRA, AQHA, the […]

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Kayla Marie Garcia-Paugh

Kayla Marie Garcia-Paugh

Kayla Marie Garcia-Paugh, 36 of Beallsville, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her residence.  She was born on January 19, 1990, in Glendale, WV.  She is the daughter of Joseph W. Garcia and Bobbi Jo Blake.  If the only measure of a human’s life were time, it would seem short, but when […]

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Swimmers Excel at Sectionals

Swimmers Excel at Sectionals

Barnesville Shamrock Swimmers did well at Steubenville Saturday in East District Division II Ohio High School Athletic Association competition. A total of 18 men’s teams and 19 women’s teams participated in the 22 contests at Steubenville High School. Barnesville’s boys team came in second with 189 points behind winner Dresden Tri-Valley that racked up 403 […]

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WVU Medicine Quarterly Team Recognition Awards

WVU Medicine Quarterly Team Recognition Awards

WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital and Harrison Community Hospital announce the newest recipient of our Quarterly Team Recognition Award, celebrating employees who exemplify our 4 C’s — Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Competence — while supporting our mission, vision, and values.

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