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Terry Russell Smith

Terry Russell Smith

Terry Russell “T.S.” Smith, 73, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the late Marie (Humphrey) Smith. Terry was a 1969 graduate of Shenandoah High School and was the devoted owner of Smith […]

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Randy “Hoss” Hudson

Randy “Hoss” Hudson

Randy “Hoss” Hudson, 61, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born June 4, 1964 in Barnesville, Ohio, a son of Patty Crum VanDyne and the late Charles Lynn Hudson.  Hoss had been a diesel mechanic for over 20 years and was most recently employed […]

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Captina Science Pub Focuses on Native Fishes

Captina Science Pub Focuses on Native Fishes

The next Captina Science Pub, featuring native fishes of central Appalachia, is set for 6 p.m., August 25 at the Main Street Barrel House, 137 E. Main Street, Barnesville. Dr. Stuart Welsh, a research fish biologist for USGS and WVU Professor, will present an informative talk on the subject. Attendees are invited to come early […]

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Charles Edward Monticello

Charles Edward Monticello

Charles Edward “Chuck” Monticello, 68, of Avella, PA, passed away Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at the family farm. He was born on November 19, 1956, in Washington, PA, son of the late Peter William Monticello Jr. and Alice Louella (Huff) Monticello. From a young age it was clear that […]

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Timothy M. Kubicek

Timothy M. Kubicek

Timothy M. Kubicek, age 17, of Lore City, OH, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, as a result of an auto accident. Timothy was born on February 27, 2008, to Roy A. Kubicek of Lore City, OH, and Myra G. Carter Kubicek of Cambridge, OH. Timothy was a student at Buckeye Trail High School. He […]

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Village Leaders Feel Pride as Barnesville Named an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown

Village Leaders Feel Pride as Barnesville Named an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown

As Ohio Magazine recognizes Barnesville among five great places to live, Barnesville leaders react with joy and pride to the honor.

Mayor Jake Hershberger wants the Village of Barnesville to celebrate this moment together.

Editors from the magazine visited villages and cities throughout the summer evaluating finalists in six categories—community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment and culture and heritage.

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