McKivitz, 49ers Agree to Extension
On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers announced that the team has signed Offensive Lineman Colton McKivitz to a three-year extension through the 2028 season.
Cherry Street “Split”
Crews from the firm of Cast & Baker launched into the 2025 Barnesville paving program Wednesday.
Fire Station Drainage Project Underway
Work is underway on a storm water collection system to address water issues impacting the Barnesville Fire Station.
FFA Mum Sale
The Barnesville High FFA is selling their homegrown fall mums to support their program at Hissom’s Service Center, 827 East Main Street after school until 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Barnesville’s 2025 Street Improvement Program Begins
The village’s 2025 Street Improvement Program starts tomorrow and will go through Sept. 22. Cast & Baker Corporation will complete the project.
Barnesville BMV Warns of Scams
The Barnesville Bureau of Motor Vehicles reminds area residents of an ongoing scam being perpetrated by criminals trying to swindle folks out of money.
Ohio Hills Health Center Quality Improvement Awards
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released the 2025 quality improvement awards to recognize community health centers who are strengthening quality improvement activities and expanding quality primary health care service delivery.
BHS Musical Round One: Brackets #1 and #2
Last Friday, round one was revealed during chamber choir class and recorded live on TikTok. Hear the students’ reactions to Instructor Devin Blair as he announces the winners. Learn more about what is happening with the Barnesville High School Theater Department on their Facebook page. The final reveal will follow the Barnesville Band & Choir […]
Shirley Jean (Matz) Nichols
Shirley Jean (Matz) Nichols, 76 of St. Clairsville, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at UPMC-Presbyterian in Pittsburgh surrounded by her family. She was born July 22, 1949, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Agnes Kathryn (Keith) Matz. Shirley was a homemaker, and the heart of her family, a constant […]
Melissa Marie (Heskett) Dougherty
Melissa Marie Dougherty, 71, of Belmont, Ohio passed away at Wheeling Hospital on September 6, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1954 in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Almeda (Palumbo) Heskett. Missy was a nurse and a successful real estate agent. She loved horses her whole life. She enjoyed taking […]