Reflections About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by our military men and women, so that we may live lives of peace and freedom. Many of the Memorial Day speakers touched on these themes.
Airport Day is May 31
The Annual Barnesville-Bradfield Airport Day will take place Saturday, May 31. More details coming soon1
Author Robin Yocum Visits BHS
After reading A Brilliant Death and The Sacrifice of Lester Yates, Mrs. Tricia Zaccagnini’s Advanced Junior English class was blessed by a visit from the author Robin Yocum. When teaching at Buckeye Local, Mrs. Zaccagnini remembers seeing an article about Robin Yocum returning to the area for a visit and reaching out to him. “Robin […]
Patricia L. Buckey Obituary
Patricia L. Buckey, age 93, of Cambridge, Ohio, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Salesville. She was born July 29, 1931, in Cumberland, daughter of the late Harry Olon and Hettie Olive McClaine Cowgill. She was a 1949 graduate of Cumberland High School. Patricia was employed over the years […]
Barnesville School Board Meeting Recap
The Barnesville Board of Education handled several items at the May 15 meeting preparing for the new fiscal year that begins July 1.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log
Western Belmont County excerpted entries from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office Call Logs for May 11-18.
Sheriff’s Department Officers Recognized
Five employees of the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office were recognized recently for their life saving efforts on April 15.
Charges rejected by Judge Costine
Western Division Court Judge Eric Costine declined to direct the county prosecuting attorney’s office to charge a Union Local football coach and two police officers for an incident that occurred at a football game in October 2024.
Arrest Made at Beallsville Park
Shadyside man arrested on drug charges at Beallsville Park.
I-70 Accidents Snarl Traffic
Three accidents on I-70 between Lady Bend Hill and the western edge of Fairview snarled traffic during the past week.