Barnesville Shamrock Athletics This Week
Barnesville Shamrock Athletic games and schedules for the coming week are shared by Athletic Director Brad Hannahs.
Sunflower Beauties
Sunflowers in full bloom currently fill a Barnesville area farm field.
Corey B. Hayes
Corey Hayes, 42 years old, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at home. He was born October 28, 1982, a loving son of Randy and Tina Jeffers Hayes. Corey is survived by his dad and mom; a brother, Caleb Hayes; his grandmother, Nancy Hayes Hudson; aunts, uncles and cousins. Corey loved being […]
Third Story Bradfield Building Project
The Ohio Hills Health Center, current owner/caretaker of Barnesville’s signature historic Bradfield Building, announced this past week that renovation of the third story will get underway shortly.
Summer Lunch Program Report
Kim Henderson, one of five coordinators and kitchen manager for the Barnesville Summer Lunch Program, reports on the 2025 program.
Barnesville Schools Go Cell Phone Free
The Barnesville Exempted Village School District has adopted a no cell phone policy to stay in compliance with the state law.
The no cell phone policy extends to the high school, middle and elementary school.
After a law passed in the State of Ohio, all schools must adopt a policy prohibiting cell phone use by students during the instructional day by Jan. 1 2026.
Bethesda Resident is New Board of Elections Member
Belmont County Board of Election’s newest board member will take the place of a former member who died in June, filling the shoes of the longtime respected member.
The BOE swore Belmont County native Teresa Schafer in to take the place of former member Frankie Carnes.
Area High School Football Scores This Week
The area’s five high school football teams were on the field Friday night. Results follow: Barnesville – 40, Bellaire – 0 Union Local – 15, Indian Creek – 23 Buckeye Trail – 28, Newark Catholic – 32 Shenandoah – 0, Waterford – 49 Monroe Central – 21, River – 14
Guernsey County Fair Set for September 8-14
The Guernsey County Fair will take place September 8-14 at Old Washington.
Shamrock Sports This Week
Scores for Barnesville Shamrock athletes the week of September 1-6 are reviewed.