Barnesville Council Talks Variances, Leaf Pick-Up and Water Agreement
Barnesville Village council approved permits, discussed annual leaf pick-up and approved of an extended water agreement at Monday evening’s council meeting.
Friday Night’s Football Scoreboard
Area football teams wrapped up the 2025 season last night in week 10 action. Barnesville easily handled backyard rivalry Union Local as both teams await word on the post-season playoffs. We’ll share more information on the Barnesville win later this weekend. Barnesville – 34, Union Local – 0 Caldwell – 19, Shenandoah – 14 Monroe […]
Community Foundation Elects
The Barnesville Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting that took place October 13 included the election of officers and trustees for the coming year.
Kiwanis Pancake Day Returns
The Kiwanis Pancake Day will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Assumption Catholic Church basement. This is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with tickets at $10 for adults, $5 for ages five to 12 and free for those under three.
Contestants to Bring the Heat in Annual Chili Cook-off
Contestants will face off in the third annual Chili Cook-off as funds benefit the Barnesville State Theater project.
Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log entries from October 13-19 are shared this week.
Victorian Fall Spook-tacular Festival at Mansion Museum
On Saturday, October 25, join the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum for a spooky night under October’s fall sky! Activities include cemetery tours, psychic readings, and a silent movie on the back lawn. This year’s graveyard tour features Barnesville’s Northern Cemetery. Participants will learn Barnesville’s history through the stories of the people buried there. Tours […]
Captina Conservancy Festival Celebrates Captina Creek
Captina Conservancy invites the public to celebrate the heritage and environment of Captina Creek.
Captina Conservancy’s fourth annual Captina Creekin Festival will take place from noon to 3 p.m. along the South Fork of Captina Creek, 55800 New Castle Rd., Jerusalem.
‘Bags for the Ville’ Cornhole Tournament Set
The Chamber of Commerce’s “Bags for the Ville” event will begin at 2:30 p.m. with registration Oct. 25 in the West Main Street parking lot. The event is in conjunction with the Blue Moon Tavern.
Francis Lucas Jr.
Francis Lucas Jr., 62, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away October 23rd, 2025. He was born in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Francis Lucas Sr. and Edna (Huntsman) Lucas. Francis was a retired concrete worker and a member of the VFW Post 5356. Known affectionally by his nickname ‘Junebug’, he loved to hunt arrowheads and mushrooms. […]