Barnesville Takes Div. III Sectional Wrestling Crown
Saturday’s competition took place on familiar ground, the BHS Gym, with six ‘Rocks wrestlers taking first place and all 14 team members moving on to the District tournament.
Public Meetings, March 1-7
The following public meetings will take place this week.
Major Fire on Bailey Road Visible for Miles
The brilliant, clear midday sky in eastern Ohio was pierced by a thick dark plume of smoke Saturday afternoon as a fire of yet, undetermined origin destroyed a storage building/barn at Stenger Trucking, 61516 Bailey Road east of Barnesville.
Bradley S. Vinskovich
Bradley S. Vinskovich, 48, of Morristown, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026. Born on November 17, 1977, Brad lived a life marked by love, loyalty, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family. A 1996 graduate of Barnesville High School and a 2001 graduate of Ohio University, Brad carried with him the determination and […]
Letters to the Editor
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize a profession that quietly, consistently, and courageously strengthens the fabric of our communities.
Belmont County Sheriff’s Log Report
Western Belmont County excerpts from February 19 through February 24 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Boys Bowlers Represent Barnesville at State
The Shamrock Varsity Boys Bowling Team represented the school and community at the State Bowling Tournament in Columbus Friday. This was the first time the team made it to the State.
Two Shamrock Swimmers Compete at State
Thursday, two ‘Rocks swimmers, sophomore Liv McCrate and junior Antoni Scheurle, posted respectable times in the three State Meet contests in Division II.
Vera J. Paden
Vera J. (Robinson) Paden, 84, of Old Washington, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born May 4, 1941, in Tuscarawas County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Robinson Jr. and Mildred R. (Sanders) Robinson. She was a 1960 graduate of Gnadenhutten Local High School. Vera worked at […]
Bellaire Coach Arrested on Felony Charges Involving a Minor
BELLAIRE — The Belmont County Sheriff’s arrested Bellaire Local School District track coach and teacher Shawn Mark Valloric Thursday on ten counts of felony 2 pandering obscenity involving a minor.