Ladyn Hines Reflects on Freshman Year for Barnesville Athletics
Ladyn Hines’ freshman year at Barnesville High School resulted in a terrific showcase of effort for excellence in wrestling and track and field.
Underground Railroad Museum Honored
The Underground Railroad Museum – Ohio Valley was awarded the 2026 Ohio Valley Civil War Round Table’s Excellence in Historic Preservation during West Virginia Day celebrations on June 20.
Twice-Told Tales Redux
Travel back in time weekly through the pages of the former Barnesville Enterprise and former Barnesville Whetstone newspapers.
Barnesville Green Bronco Advance to Championship
The Barnesville Green Bronco team won its semifinal matchup against Moundsville in a 12-2 effort. They now are 17-0 on the season, and advance to the championship game against the Glen Dale Rebels.
Seneca Lake Winery ‘Grand Opening’ Set
QUAKER CITY – Eleven years ago John R. and Dolores Martin planted 1,500 grape vines on property they own near the intersection of SR 147 and SR 313 after completing three Ohio State University Workshops on growing grapes and producing wine. Now, the Martins are ready to move to the next level with a […]
Storm Results in Flash Flooding
Heavy rain on Monday afternoon resulted in flooding west and south of Barnesville. SR 147 west of Baileys Mills was covered with high water. SR 379 in Temperanceville as well as sections of the road south to Calais in Monroe County.
BHS Class of 1961 Marks 65th
Members of the Barnesville High School Class of 1961 are busy planning for their 65th reunion next month on July 10-11.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpts from June 12 to June 17 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Virginia Hamilton (Fadely) Helms
Virginia Hamilton (Fadely) Helms passed away at her home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on June 7, 2026. She led a long, full life enriched by a love of learning and a spirit for adventure. She was born in Middleport, Ohio on September 2O, 1931 to Sidney Hamilton Fadely and Claire Ona Fadely. Virginia (Ginny) grew […]
Shirley Jean Brown
Shirley Jean Brown, 72, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. To know her is to be loved. Born on April 27, 1954, in Woodsfield, Ohio, Shirley was the daughter of the late Charles Basil Palmer and Ruth Marie Henthorn Palmer. She […]