Barnesville Area News
Depot Roof Project Update

Depot Roof Project Update

Tuesday, with decking/framing work complete and the entire roof of the historic Barnesville Depot wrapped in a layered blue membrane material that includes a center layer of asphalt, workers started relaying the 110-year-old tile roof. Add copy here ©Barnesville Area News Company Photos __________ Disclaimer: Author Bruce Yarnall for Barnesville Area News is the current president […]

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Kenneth Hennebert

Kenneth Hennebert

September 28, 1936 – May 14, 2026 Born in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Formerly of Barnesville, Ohio. With deep sadness and love, we remember a kind and faithful man whose warm smile and gentle spirit touched many lives. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, his faith in Jehovah was the foundation of his life. He was known […]

Obituaries

Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Returns

Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Returns

The Barnesville Fire & EMS Annual Youth Fishing Tournament is back this year to provide a fun-fishing day.

Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m., with fishing scheduled from 9-11 a.m. on June 13 at Barnesville Memorial Park’s Rotary Lake, located at 130 Fair St., Barnesville.

Community, Events, News, Sports

Grinding Away

Grinding Away

The long awaited SR 147 paving project from Barnesville to Belmont launched early Tuesday morning as crews from Shelly and Sands began grinding down the existing pavement along East Main Street.

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