Author: Carol McIntire

Case Farms will conduct a truckload chicken sale April 24 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Carrollton High School parking lot, located at 205 Scio Rd., Carrollton. The board of education approved use of the lot during the April 14 meeting, noting the sale will utilize a drive-thru format and be available on a first-come, first-served basis. “There is no need for persons to leave their vehicle,” noted Superintendent Dr.

By Carol McIntire, Editor A Sherrodsville man says he is lucky to be alive after a tree fell on his travel trailer in the early morning hours of April 8. Delmar Clark, who lives on a lot at the intersection of Elm and Hazelton streets, was lying in bed at the front of the trailer just after 12:30 a.m. when he heard a severe thunderstorm approaching. “I was lying on

By Carol McIntire, Editor Carroll County officials are urging county residents to “stay home” as they prepare for an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the near future. “This is the calm before the storm,” Health Department Director of Nursing Kelly Engelhart told county commissioners April 2. “I encourage people to stay home. Don’t go to essential businesses just because they are open to walk around. There

By Carol McIntire, Editor Carroll County remains without a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID -19) as of this morning (Thursday, March 19). Amy Campbell, office administrator at the Carroll County General Health Department, shared the news during the meeting of county commissioners.  She also expressed her appreciation to the government agencies, businesses and residents who are following recommendations issued by the health department. Kelly Engelhart, director of nursing at the

Firefighters from three departments are cleaning up at the scene of a fire at 439 High St., Carrollton. Carrollton Fire Chief Shane Thomas said no one was injured in the blaze, which was reported just before 7 a.m.  Assistant Chief Bill Wells said the fire started in an upstairs bedroom and both residents were downstairs and were able to escape from the home. Firefighters from Fox, Dellroy and Carrollton responded

Carroll County Veterans Service Commission officials closed the office to walk-in visits until Governor Mike DeWine recalls the state of emergency issued last week. Cynthia Black, executive director, said a self-service station is set up in the entrance at the 160 2nd St., NW, Carrollton, office which will be open during normal business hours where visitors will find information, applications and a drop box for paperwork. Employees will continue working,

Following is a list of locally-owned restaurants impacted by Governor Mike DeWine’s order to close indefinitely who are now offering carryout service. Most of your favorite eateries and food service businesses remain open with altered schedules and guidelines. *AIRPORT RESTAURANT: Full menu available for carryout 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place orders by calling 330-627-5250. *HEARTLAND HILL RESTAURANT: Full menu available 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage

The Edison Jr./Sr. High School Beta Clubs donated supplies to the Jefferson County Humane Society including food, treats and cleaning items, plus they contributed monetary donations to sponsor a kennel. 

Carving is more than a hobby for Chuck Huddleston, it’s a passion Chuck Huddleston’s back yard is filled with bird feeders that provide inspiration for the 76-year-old’s hobby – carving wood.  “My goal is to carve one of each of the species of birds that come to the feeders,” Huddleston said last week from his Leesville Lake area home.  The retired mail carrier and Regional Planning director is well on