Day: June 14, 2022

News you want from people you know

The June 15 issue of The Carroll County Messenger hits newsstands this afternoon. Find out what’s happening around the county, end of school news and more. Check out the classifieds, court news and learn about a free fishing weekend. To get The Messenger delivered to your mailbox or inbox, call 330-476-6343.

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Strawberries, pulls top menu at Augusta

By Carol McIntire Editor Strawberries topped the menu at the annual Augusta Strawberry Festival with visitors standing in line for extended periods of time for the sweet treats. . Just as popular this year was two nights of deadweight tractor pulls and the annual Strawberry Parade which filled the Firemen’s Park and lined the streets of the small burough.  Well over 30 units drove from as far away as Scio

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Grab the golf clubs and head to Carroll Meadows July 9

Golf outing benefits Sheriff’s K9 program The 10th annual K9 golf outing will take place July 9 at Carroll Meadows Golf Course in Carrollton.  The four-person scramble begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $70 per person and includes a steak dinner. Sign up at Carroll Meadows or call Shane Beohm at 330-324-5584.  Hole sponsors are $50. Call Melanie Beohm at 330-904-1904 to sponsor.  Proceeds benefit the Carroll

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Minerva graduate returns home to create captivating mural, dedication held

By Carol McIntire Editor Minerva residents and officials had plenty to celebrate Friday night when a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to mark the completion of a new mural on the side of a building on Market St. facing US 30. *The project was a collaboration between the village, Minerva Arts Commission and a Visit Canton. *The event marked the completion of the first of two arts projects to be

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Lois White Maple, 98

Lois White Maple, 98 years young of Carrollton, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, June 9, 2022, in her home with her family by her side.  A daughter of the late Walter Scott and Ethel Knox White, she was born April 6, 1924, in Minerva.  Lois was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Carrollton and a 1942 graduate of Carrollton High School. Spending time with family and friends was

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William “Bill” H. Vint, Jr., 77

William “Bill” H. Vint Jr., 77, of Amsterdam, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville. Born Aug. 11, 1944, in Scio, he was a son of the late William and Dorothy (Fowler) Vint Sr.  Bill is survived by his wife Carol (Foster) Vint of 56 years; four daughters, Becky (John) Worley, Shelley (Thomas) Mcafee, Nancy (Rickey) Mcafee and Mary (Jason) Vint; two brothers, Wayne

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Off-street parking Offstreet parking available in downtown Carrollton.  Paved lot. Close to Courthouse and Public Square.  Reasonable rates.  Call 330-691-0118  or 330-805-7642. Buying guns Top prices paid for clean pre-owned guns, rifles, handguns and Thompson center muzzleloaders, estate purchases also. RUNZO’S Outdoor Sports on the strip St. Rt. 62 in Beloit  330-537-2137.  Check Us Out on FB. Wanted Standing Timber & Walnut Trees. CALL Carroll County Logging 330-738-2050  or 440-897-0863 Local and 25 Years Experience! Household SALE

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Job and Family Services social services staff lauded for meeting state metric

By Carol McIntire Editor Carroll County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) social service workers were recognized for their efforts during the June 6 meeting of county commissioners.  DJFS Director Kate Offenberger said the staff met the 95 percent performance metric in visitation and investigation efforts over the past six months and, thanks to their “valiant efforts,” the department will receive $110,576 in funding through House Bill 110. “The

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Summer meals offered at CMS

Carrollton Exempted Village School District is participating in the federally funded Seamless Summer Option of the National School Lunch Program. Under the Seamless Summer Option, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to all children 18 years and younger at Carrollton Middle School cafeteria on Scio Rd., Carrollton. Meals will be served June 6 – Aug. 4; breakfast, 8-9 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday.

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Around the county…

June 15 – Dance Nite at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9 in Kilgore. Doors open at 5 p.m., dance 6-9 p.m., open mike. Donation at door. 50/50. Coffee & punch provided. Bring own table snacks. Call Pixie at 330-323-0623 for info. Handicapped accessible.     June 16 – Carroll County District Library program at 5:30 p.m.by the Carroll County Bee Club (Jeff Rainsberger and Danny Wells). Learn how the

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