Author: Thomas Clapper

Carrollton girls defeat St. Clairsville for sectional championship

Submitted PhotoThe Carrollton girls soccer team defeated St. Clairsville 2-1 for the sectional championship, the second in school history. The Warriors (No. 9 seed) were scheduled to play Zanesville (No. 10) in the opening round of district action in the combined East District 2 Tuesday Oct. 24) at St. Clairsville at 6:30 p.m. Carrollton is 11-4-4 and Zanesville 8-8.Team members are shown above. Kneeling from left: Assistant Coach Adrianna Thompson,

October 24, 2023

Win at East Canton gives Hornets IVC North title

CCM Staff ReportMalvern continued its dominance in the Inter Valley Conference (IVC) North Division Friday with a 49-0 win over the East Canton Hornets at East Canton and secured a slot in post season action.With the win, the Hornets retain ownership of the “Hornet” trophy, presented to the winning team in the rivalry game each year and cut into East Canton’s 11-game edge in the series (33-23-1), and was the

October 24, 2023

Warriors blank Lions, head into post season

By Dan RiesSports ReporterThe Carrollton Warriors completed the regular season with a 34-0 victory over rival Minerva Lions at Dr. Robert H. Hines Stadium on Oct. 20 and earned the points necessary to qualify for the post season tournament.It was Carrollton’s first shutout of the season and Minerva’s fourth. Minerva has not beaten Carrollton since 2015 and lost the last 29 games.The Warriors (No. 16) will travel to Steubenville Friday

October 24, 2023

Joe Heretta purchases Erwin Septic Service

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterJoe Heretta is the new owner of Erwin Septic Service and is continuing to provide the same quality service.“I never thought I would be in this business,” said Heretta. “Previous owner Bill Erwin has always been around the community, and I plan to continue providing the best service I can.”Heretta owned a lawn care business in Columbus and worked on race cars there. In 2005 he returned

October 24, 2023

Carbon storage landmen expected to visit county residents

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCommissioner Robert Wirkner reported at the Oct. 19 commissioners meeting he met with representatives from Tenaska, Inc. to discuss carbon storage in the county.“Mandated CO2 compliance regulations are about to be implemented and they will require CO2 to be recaptured when used,” said Wirkner. “This will affect the commissioners and landowners. Emitters of CO2 will be forced to properly mitigate the CO2.”Wirkner said a big emitter for

October 24, 2023

New Carrollton elementary school taking shape

By Carol McIntireEditorSchool board members and news media were treated to a tour of the new Carrollton elementary school prior to the Oct. 10 board of education meeting.Brian Malinsky, project manager for the general contractor, Greenspace Construction Services, and Carrollton School Superintendent Dave Davis provided commentary, explaining the ins and outs of construction of the 63,415 square foot addition to the present high school /middle school complex on Scio Rd.Construction

October 24, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Hutchison

Rebecca “Becky” Hutchison, 69, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 17, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born on April 19, 1954, in Canton, Ohio, to the late James Burrier and Evelyn Fleishour. Becky graduated from Carrollton High School in 1972 and continued her schooling at Jeff-Tech. She worked for many years as a legal secretary in Canton. She attended Carrollton First United Methodist Church. Becky

October 18, 2023

Legal Notices

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11681 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 CASE NUMBER 2022CVE30024 The State of Ohio, Carroll County. First Commonwealth Bank Plaintiff vs. Charles R. Casler, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above-entitled Action, this property will be offered for sale by RealAuction at https://carroll.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. As the property did not receive a sufficient bid, said property will be offered for sale

October 18, 2023

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October 18, 2023

John “Mike” Harris

John “Mike” Harris, 65, of Carrollton, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 16, 2023 after a long battle with leukemia. Born on Aug. 23, 1958, in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of Betty (McLeod) Harris and the late Neal Harris. Mike, also affectionately known as “stick”, attended the Dellroy Christ Community Church and was a member of the Jewett Sportsman’s Club. He retired from Republic

October 17, 2023

Edward Thomas Merryman, 62

Edward Thomas Merryman, 62, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 11, 2023. Born in Canton Ohio on March 12th, 1961. He grew up on the family farm. He was a diesel mechanic by trade. He was known by most as someone who could fix anything. A loving husband, father, grandfather and the best brother and uncle. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. As well as a life

October 17, 2023

Billie Curry, 47

Billie Curry, 47, of Robertsville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. She was born Oct. 17, 1975 in Canton. She graduated from Minerva High School and R.G. Drage Career Center in 1994. She is a member of the Squeaky Joints Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group. Billie was a true “Golden Girl” as an awesome friend with a wicked sense of humor. She is survived by daughter, Danielle (Tyler Locke) Curry of Robertsville; son, Josh (Vanessa) Grossman

October 17, 2023

Rutledge and Kiko are Students of the Month

Meagan Rutledge and Ryan Kiko are the October Carrollton High School Students of the Month. Meagan Rutledge is the daughter of Bert and Julie Rutledge, of Carrollton. She has three brothers, Connor Rutledge, 23; Thomas Rutledge, 21 and Troy Rutledge, 14. In school she is a member of the CHS Club, Youth 2 Youth Club, Middle School Mentors, Student Council, NHS and volleyball. Outside of school she is on the

October 17, 2023

CHS girls open tourney play with win over New Phila

Carrollton opened girls sectional soccer tournament play with a 2-1 victory over the New Philadelphia Quakers at a wet and rainy Community Field Oct. 14. Gracy Martin scored first for New Philadelphia off a penalty kick with 15 minutes left in the first half. Just one minute later, the Warriors Isabella Nuzzolillo found the back of the net to tie the score at 1-1. Chelsea Pesta had the assist. The

October 17, 2023

History buff asks BOE to proclaim Nov. 15 CHS Day

By Carol McIntire Editor Ron Colaprete made a pitch to the Carrollton Exempted Village School District Board of Education last week to proclaim Nov. 15 CHS Day. Colaprete, the school’s assistant athletic director and a history buff, addressed the board during the Oct. 10 meeting, saying the day holds significance in the school’s history. “It was on that day in 1869 that Carrollton High School opened its doors for the

October 17, 2023

Lady Lions continue dominance, win sixth consecutive league title

Minerva won its sixth consecutive Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) girls cross country championship Saturday at Alliance. Led by Katie Ison in third place, the Lions tallied 28 points to outdistance the field of four teams. Salem placed second with 38 points, Marlington third, 59 and Carrollton fourth, 118. Ison, fourth, had a time of 19:43.30 just fractions of a second ahead of teammate Kayla Crissman in fourth place (19:43.50).

October 17, 2023

Hornets secure share of IVC North title

By Carol McIntire Editor Senior Dylan Phillips’ interception on the second play of the game set the tone for a mismatch between the Malvern Hornets and Tuscarawas Central Catholic (TCC) Saints on Friday the 13th. The Saints likely felt like Friday the 13th was their misfortune – punts taking bad bounces, passes going through the hands – was the Hornet’s fortune in a 63-0 defeat. The win clinched at least

October 17, 2023

Area TRICK OR TREAT!!

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will certainly be out and about as communities celebrate Halloween with a variety of events. In the case of trick-or-treat events, villages ask that residents participating turn on porch lights. Following are events submitted to The Messenger: Oct. 21: Harsh Memorial Church Halloween Party from 2-5 p.m. Event includes trunk-or-treat (anyone with a vehicle can hand out treats), a chili cook-off, bounce house, face painting, wiener

October 17, 2023

Water leak report now available on village website

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterThe Carrollton Village website now has monthly water leak reports on its website.The announcement was made during the Oct. 9 council meeting.Village officials explained the process to locate the list.Open the village website, https://www.villageofcarrollton.com in a browser. Go to “Public Utilities” at the top and click it, it will give a list of August and September leak reports which will be updated monthly.This stemmed back to Carrollton

October 17, 2023

Margaret M. Buxton, 93

Margaret M. Buxton, 93, of Bergholz, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio. Born on March 23, 1930, in Bergholz, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Horvance) Hudak, and sibling to twelve others, eight sisters and four brothers. A blessed lady that loved her family and friends! Simply a remarkable person to all that knew her, she would love you

October 16, 2023

Dolores J. Michelli, 72

Dolores J. Michelli, 72, of Carrollton, formerly of Flushing, Ohio, passed away in her home on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.A daughter of the late Louie and Effie Marie (Carrel) Michelli, she was born on Feb. 23, 1951 in Flushing, Ohio. Dolores received her medical assistant certification from Belmont Technical College and worked as a medical assistant in Flushing and Cadiz until her retirement. She enjoyed making ceramics when she was younger, had

October 13, 2023

Kenneth Ray Yoder

Kenneth Ray Yoder, 68, of Kensington, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 9, 2023 surrounded by family, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 1, 1955 to the late Phineas M. and Mary Ellen (Weaver) Yoder. He was united in marriage to Luella Mullet on May 21, 1977. They shared 46 happy years together. He was a faithful member of

October 12, 2023

Minerva’s Roxy Theatre to host “The Kitchen Witches”

Minerva’s Roxy Theatre presents “The Kitchen Witches,” a community theater production, onSaturday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.“The Kitchen Witches” is the story of Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle, two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches,

October 11, 2023

James “Jim” E. Shick

James “Jim” E. Shick, 66, of Carrollton, passed away at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus on Sunday, October 8, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer. A son of Kenneth (Sandy) Shick Sr. and Shirley Freedline (Bill) Campbell, he was born on May 9, 1957 in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Jim attended Carrollton High School and the Mt. Vernon Vocational School. He was a mechanic by trade and was original founder of Jim’s

October 10, 2023

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October 10, 2023

Legal Notices

PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Malvern is holding a Public Hearing, Monday, November 20, 2023, at 6:45 P.M. at the Malvern Village Hall, regarding vacating the alley located at 231 S. Reed Street, Malvern. Ashley Neiding Fiscal Officer Village of Malvern Published in The Carroll County Messenger Oct. 11, 2023. Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11681 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 CASE NUMBER 2022CVE30024 The State of Ohio,

October 10, 2023

Carrollton Elementary 5th graders enjoy the fruits of their labor

Students in the fifth grade this school year at Carrollton Elementary had the opportunity to enjoy the taste of home-grown food last week. The students planted potatoes last spring prior to the end of their fourth-grade year as part of an experiment with potato growth based on store bought potatoes, seed potatoes and Yukon Gold. When the students returned to school in August, the potatoes were harvested. All fifth-grade students

October 10, 2023

Smith scores lone goal in Lion’s win

The Minerva Lions boys soccer team hosted the Carrollton Warriors on senior night Oct 2. The match-up resulted in a hard fought 1-0 victory for the Lions. Scoring for Minerva was Jeremiah Smith with an assist by Aiden Thomas with 21:17 left in the match. It was the second shutout this season for Jakson Boone. Minerva had 15 shots on goal compared to seven for the Warriors. Boone was credited with

October 10, 2023

CHS win over Salem sets up battle of Warriors

By Dan Ries CCM Sports Reporter The Carrollton Warriors overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) foe Salem 21-7 Oct. 6 at Community Field on senior night. Salem came in with the same game plan as the Warriors – ball control. The visitors used a mixture of running and short passing to control the ball. The Quakers ran 13 plays and took five minutes off the

October 10, 2023

Bolanz leads awareness effort on Dysautonomia

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Dysautonomia Advocate Darcy Bolanz and several local residents affected and families attended the Carroll County Commissioners Oct. 2 meeting to spread awareness of the rare disease and read proclamation. Bolanz, who’s daughter Elyza has dysautonomia, is one of the leading voices and advocates in Carroll County to bring awareness to this condition. “Dysautonomia is an umbrella term used to describe several medical conditions that cause

October 10, 2023

Lucas joins EMA staff

Dustin Lucas was recently hired as deputy director at the Carroll County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The Dellroy native brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the area of emergency response, having been a firefighter since the age of 18 and a full-time firefighter at the city of Salem for 15 years. His new position allows him to utilize the knowledge and hands-on-skills in a local setting. “I have

October 10, 2023

Rusty A. Wilson, 54

Rusty A. Wilson, 54, a lifelong resident of Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. He was born on Oct. 27, 1968, in Canton, Ohio to Roy Wilson and Judith (Miller) Abel. Rusty was a 1987 graduate of Carrollton High School. He enjoyed watching Ohio State Football, and loved spending time with his children and granddaughter. In the face of adversity, he taught us that strength is

October 10, 2023

Brent Matthew Mayfield

Brent Matthew Mayfield was born Nov. 24, 1970. He is and always will be the most unforgettable and loving husband of Julie Mayfield and amazing father of Austen, Matthew, Samantha (Matt Murphy), and Zackary Mayfield. He was the most beloved son of his parents, Alpha and Carolyn Mayfield and the youngest, silliest sibling of his brother, Jeff (Cherie) and sister, Alicia Mayfield. Please take the time to read our love

October 10, 2023

Dwayne R. Nicholas Sr.

Dwayne R. Nicholas Sr.,72, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 6, 2023, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 29, 1950, in Montgomery, West Virginia, to the late Calvin Ray and Geraldine Fitzwater Nicholas. Dwayne worked as an electrician starting at the age of 16 with Wilfong Electric of Canton. After graduating High School Dwayne was employed at Timken for 31 years

October 9, 2023

Evelyn Fae (German) Jones

Evelyn Fae (German) Jones passed away on Oct. 7, 2023 at the age of 105. She was born Aug. 18, 1918, to Okey and Mary (Shotwell) German on a farm outside Dellroy, Ohio in Rose Township, Carroll County, Ohio. She was married to Floyd “Jack” Jones on Feb. 7, 1942. They are the parents of Karen Gray, David (Polly) Jones, and Daryl Jones of Dellroy. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband

October 9, 2023

Billie Dawn Campbell, 60

Billie Dawn Campbell, 60, of Kent, passed away on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 at Lakeside Campground in Berlin Center, Ohio after a brief illness. A daughter of Bill (Shirley) Campbell and Marcella (Bill) Myers, she was born on March 3, 1963, in Canton, Ohio. Billie Dawn had a fiery spirit and always put family first. She stood by her values and wasn’t afraid to put someone in their place. She

October 4, 2023

Classifieds

Driver Available Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., also available Saturday & Sunday all day. Call 740-424-6807. Offstreet parking available in downtown Carrollton. Paved lot. Close to Courthouse and Public Square. Reasonable rates. Call 330-691-0118 or 330-805-7642. 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

October 3, 2023

Legal Notices

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11681 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 CASE NUMBER 2022CVE30010 The State of Ohio, Carroll County. MYCUMORTGAGE , LLC. Plaintiff vs BRANDON F. MORROW, ET.AL Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above-entitled Action, this property will be offered for sale by RealAuction at https://carroll.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov, on Tuesday, the 3st October, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. If the property does not receive a sufficient bid,

October 3, 2023

CHS students begin planting project at high school/middle school campus

Students in Seth Halfihill’s environmental science class at Carrollton High School stepped outside the classroom last week to learn about nature. The students planted nine trees and three shrubs on the school campus as part of a project to plant an arboretum at the school. Outdoor Educator Kay Russell said funds for the project come from donations made by the public to plant trees and the district’s general fund. Russell

October 3, 2023

CHS net team tops Minerva on senior night

By Dan Ries Sports Reporter The Carrollton Warriors volleyball team hosted the Minerva Lions for a senior night game Sept. 28. The Lady Warriors owned the night, winning in four sets 22-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-16. Carrollton jumped out to an early lead at 6-3, stretching the lead to 17-11 before the Lions mounted a comeback, tying the score at 18. The game would be tied three more times before Minerva

October 3, 2023

Warriors outlast Cards on soccer field

Carrollton fell to West Branch 8-0 in a battle of the Warriors Sept. 26 at Community Field.Goalkeeper Gianna James had 23 saves for Carrollton in the Eastern Buckeye Conference contest.The Lady Warriors traveled to Sandy Valley Sept. 26 for a non-league game and came home with a 4-3 win.The match was tied 1-1 after the first half. Carrollton jumped out to a 4-1 lead with 4:49 left in the match,

October 3, 2023

Algonquin Mill Festival to host 52nd gathering on Oct. 13, 14 and 15

The Algonquin Mill Fall Festival will celebrate its 52nd birthday on Oct. 13, 14 and 15 at the festival grounds in Petersburg. The fall foliage of the rolling Carroll County countryside provides a beautiful backdrop to the steam-powered mill and pioneer village. Festival goers will enjoy homemade foods such as apple butter, sauerkraut, cookies and bean soup. Sauerkraut, a longtime mill favorite, will be available each day, according to festival

October 3, 2023

Warriors use pounding ground game to outlast Alliance 31-28

By Dan Ries Sports Reporter The Carrollton Warriors used a ‘ground and pound offense’ to perfection Sept. 29 to beat the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) favorites, the Alliance Aviators, 31-28 at Mount Union’s Kehres Stadium in Alliance. Carrollton controlled the clock for nearly 33 minutes, keeping the ball from Alliance quarterback and Oklahoma bound Brendan Zurbrugg’s hands. Alliance ran just two plays in the fourth quarter. “We’ve been doing

October 3, 2023

Investigators:No disciplinary action necessary

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Mayor William Stoneman announced during the Sept. 25 council meeting, an investigation was conducted which determined there is no need for disciplinary action of a public employee. Prior to the Sept. 11 meeting, The Carroll County Messenger received an unsigned letter in the mail, which was addressed to the mayor and council members alleging, illegal actions on the part of a village employee. “We took these

October 3, 2023

Dr. Stine retires his stethoscope after 35-year career as local doctor

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Dr. Walter Scott Stine has retired after 37 years of being a physician in Carrollton and over 43 years as a physician after completing his residency in family medicine at the former Andrews Airforce Base. He is ready to enjoy the community that he has served for nearly four decades. “The best thing about life here in Carrollton is it has been a wonderful place

October 3, 2023

Dianna Irene Hardesty

Dianna I. Hardesty, 63, of Carrollton passed away on Sunday Oct. 01, 2023. She was born on May 24, 1960, to the late Donald and Bessie Davisson. She married Jack D. Hardesty on Nov. 6, 1982. Dianna will be remembered for love of her family and her sense of humor. Her passion was watching her Steelers play. Dianna was a member of the Carrollton Wesley Community Church and was active

October 2, 2023

Judy Rae Wright, 82

Judy Rae Wright, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s home on Sept. 29, 2023. She was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on September 12, 1941, to Richard and Elaine (Bly) Williams. Judy had a zest for life and was always up for an adventure. She enjoyed traveling in her younger years, was an avid reader, and loved her Rock ‘n Roll music along with Willie Nelson. She had a

October 2, 2023

James W. Baker, 88

James W. Baker, 88, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening Sept. 27, 2023. He was born June 16, 1935 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and was the son of the late Herbert Brown and Dorothy “Granny” Owens Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Baker, and a sister, Carolyn Tubbs. James was retired from NAPA Distribution Center in Carrollton. He is survived

September 29, 2023

Evelyn M. Baker, 98

Evelyn M. Baker, 98, formerly of East Rochester, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born Aug. 14, 1925, in Augusta to Ralph and Jessie (Ward) Sheckler. She was a homemaker and worked in the payroll department at the Timken Co. She is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church and the Loyal Men and Women’s Sunday School Class. She graduated from Augusta High

September 28, 2023

Art (Bud) McGuire, 84

Art (Bud) McGuire, 84 of Mineral City passed away on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Jeffersonville Kentucky to the late Parmer and Anna McGuire on January 16, 1939. He married the love of his life Alma L. (Elliott) McGuire on May 13, 1959 and she passed away on July 26, 2015. Bud retired as a self employed truck driver . He

September 27, 2023

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