Day: December 16, 2020

 Ohio’s oil and gas industry partnered with Toys for Tots in seven counties in eastern Ohio to collect toys for distribution to those in need in early December. The Toys for Tots program, with roots dating back to 1947, has helped countless families over the years. This year, as in past, the local oil and gas industry has joined in to help.    A distribution was held Dec. 10 in at Our Lady of Mercy Church

Holiday light displays are aglow across the area, offering families the opportunity to jump in the car and take a drive. The following residents submitted their names and/or addresses to The Messenger to include on a list that allows for families to create their own drive-it-yourself tour. Anyone who would like their name/address added to the list for the Dec. 23 issue, should call the office at 330-476-6343 or email

By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor Life for a city girl, who grew up with a love of horses, has come full circle. In September, Ruta Mazelis became only the third person in Ohio to become a certified therapist in the Masterson Method of equine bodywork. She is the owner of Solstice Equine Massage Therapy where she uses the technique. The Masterson Method is a technique that reduces accumulated muscle