The Carroll County Messenger

Your local Carroll County source for news, sports and events.

Recent News Stories

Minerva’s Christmas Parade and Downtown Wonderland set Dec. 2

Minerva’s historic North Market Street will be transformed into a Downtown Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 2, 3-6 p.m., with a wide variety of free Christmas treats, crafts, activities, music and more, as well as the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.The theme is Polar Express, and everyone of all ages

Thomas Clapper November 28, 2023

Parade entries light up downtown Carrollton

By Carol McIntireEditorThe 2023 holiday season arrived in Carrollton amid colorful holiday lights, the smiling

November 28, 2023

Arbors hosting reception, silent auctionof artwork created by dementia patients

The Arbors at Minerva is hosting an Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) show and auction

November 21, 2023

New health clinic opens at Carrollton Schools

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of the new Aultman Orrville Carrollton Schools Health

November 21, 2023

Recent Sports News

Lions spoil Lady Cards home opener, post 54-32 win

The Minerva Lions girls basketball team travelled to Magnolia Nov. 22 for the season opener with Sandy Valley and came away with a 54-32 victory. The Minerva Lions forced the

November 28, 2023

Phillips, Chiurco lead IVC North football picks

Malvern Hornet senior wide receiver/defensive back Dylan Phillips was named

November 14, 2023

Lady Lions race to second state cross country title

By Carol McIntire Editor Minerva Cross Country Coach Olivia Scott

November 7, 2023