Author: Thomas Clapper

Officials with Wayne Saving Community Bank celebrated the opening of the new Carrollton branch with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration Sept. 22.The Carrollton loan production office, located at 1029 Canton Rd., Carrollton, is the newest branch and brings the number of branches to 13.The Carrollton staff includes Dawn Devine Price, market development manager; Erin Lucas, officer manager; Laura Liber, customer service representative; Shari Druckenmiller, customer service representative; and

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterThe Carroll County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting and dinner on Sept. 12 at FFA Camp Muskingum where business was conducted and awards were given among a good meal and fellowship.Board of Trustees President Jim Coy welcomed all and introduced board members and special guests prior to leading the business meeting.“I would like to thank Camp Director Todd Davis and FFA Camp Muskingum as well as

Buckeye Career Center has named the September Student of the Month recipients. A local high school student was chosen for the honor for demonstrating September’s core value of Responsibility/Accountability. An Adult Education student was also named for the honor.The high school student of the month is Electrical Systems Technology senior Kail Snair. He attends BCC from Carrollton and works at Hilscher-Clarke. Snair is a nine-year member of 4H and attends

Meagan Rutledge was crowned 2023 Carrollton High School homecoming queen during a pre-game ceremony Sept. 22 at Community Field.She was crowned by 2022 queen Madilynn Baker.The queen is the daughter of Bert and Julie Rutledge. School activities include volleyball, three years, president of National Honor Society; member of the prom committee, Caring Helping Sharing (CHS) Club, student council and P7 Bible Study.She is also a member of the Spanish Club,

Law enforcement officials are investigating a Sept. 11 barn fire in Lee Township.Carroll County Sheriff Calvin Graham confirmed the fire was arson but would not name a suspect.A report filed by Major Jonathan Kampfer stated a fire was started in two separate buildings on a farm at 7074 Bay Rd. A wheelbarrow filled with rags was on fire in the milking parlor. Fires were burning in two separate spots on

By Carol McIntireEditorAn “Extreme Makeover – Amsterdam style” is taking place in the small village in southern Carroll County.Thanks to donors and volunteers from near and far, the childhood home of Joy Knox and Jeanne Zinda has been transformed over the last few months.Jeanne, confined to a wheelchair since birth due to Spina Bifida, has lived in the home all her life. Her sister, Joy Knox, has been caring for

Malvern remained among the ranks of unbeaten with a 27-21 win over the previously unbeaten Tusky Valley Trojans Sept. 9 at Zoar.Hornet quarterback Jared Witherow accounted for all four of his team’s touchdowns.The 6-foot, 4-inch junior found senior Dylan Phillips for an eight-yard touchdown to open the scoring in the first quarter. He connected with junior Rodney Smith for two second-quarter scores on passes of 23 and seven yards. He

By Carol McIntireEditorBob Newell conducted his first auction in May 1943. In 2023, his family is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the business he built.“Through all those years, it’s been a family operation,” said his son, Bill, sitting in the Canton Rd. office of Newell Realty & Auctions, LLC with his sister, Bonnie Chiurco; wife, Barb; daughter Casey Brunoni; and daughter-in-law, Alyssa Newell. All are part of the business today.“Dad’s

By Carol McIntireEditorA Healthy Meals Incentive grant is opening doors for the food service program and students in Carrollton Schools.Two staff members spearheading the program are running, not walking, through those doors and turning ideas into creative and educational opportunities for students. Their enthusiasm is contagious.Barbara Burns, RDN, LD, the school district’s food service director, and Kay Russell, a veteran teacher who is beginning a new adventure as the district’s

This year will be all-new entertainment at Dancing in the Park held Sept. 9 at Malvern Village Park.Entertainment will kickoff at noon with the Malvern Drumline featuring eleven Malvern students in grades 8-12. From 1-3 p.m. Malvern’s own DJ Tyree will entertain with a variety of music and will take requests from the audience. From 4-6 p.m. Marky Mark & The Other Guys will play country and rock and roll

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterEOG Resources, Inc. donated a $21,430 check to Brown Twp. Trustees to pave Sycamore Rd. near Brown Local Schools last week.“This donation will totally pave Sycamore Rd.,” said Lucas Shipper of EOG Resources, Inc. “We are aware that both the Brown Township Trustees and Malvern Village Council are unable to pave the road due to costs and other factors and the road has been a problem for

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterSometimes the absolute worst thing in life can turn into the best possible thing in life.Carroll County native Keith Barnett exemplifies that statement.Today, the Harlem Springs resident makes others smile and provides comfort for those in need at Akron Children’s Hospital and it’s Beeghley Campus in Boardman.Barnett, a lifelong Carroll County resident, was involved in a life-altering fiery motorcycle crash April 17, 2016. After being rushed to