Author: Thomas Clapper

Gene Dunn named OSTPA puller of year, sweeps semi class awards

By Carol McIntireEditorGene Dunn has come long way since his first trip down the pulling track in a semi.The Carrollton man began his career at the Cadiz Fair in 1996 in a semi he used for his business at that time, Perrysville Iron and Metal. It was a street-legal stock semi he gave a new coat of paint to after watching a semi-truck pulling class at the Carroll County Fair

February 28, 2023

Ronald “Big Daddy” R. Stone

Ronald “Big Daddy” R. Stone, 53, of East Springfield, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Born on July 30, 1969, in Steubenville, he was the son of Ronald F. and Linda Wallace Stone. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Army and fought in the Persian Gulf War. He was a member of the Amsterdam VFW, American Legion in Hopedale, and was

February 27, 2023

Janet Irene (Poulson) Mallarnee

Janet Irene (Poulson) Mallarnee, 84, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023, at the family farm near Deersville after a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond Dale Mallarnee, and her children Kim (Rick) Coplin of Granville, Karen (John) Klaus of Granville, Karolyn (George) Fox of Northville, MI, and Kris (Liberty) Mallarnee of Carrollton, as well as 13 grandchildren. Born to Bernice

February 27, 2023

Terrie E. Artzner

Terrie E. Artzner, 75, of Malvern, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in the Gables of Canton. She was born in Canton, to Fritz and Betty (McEldowney) Lange. She worked as the Office Manager at Dowell Dental in Carrollton and was a member of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Malvern where she was in the choir and CWC. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Artzner whom she

February 24, 2023

Robert Emerson “Bobby” Manbeck

Robert Emerson “Bobby” Manbeck, 66, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at his home near Scio. Born Sept. 18, 1956, in Dennison he was a son of the late Robert W. Manbeck and Nora Mae Erwin Manbeck. Bobby was a 1974 graduate from Jewett-Scio High School and Belmont JVS where he completed the Auto Body program. He started his career in auto body repair at Dick Harrison Auto Body

February 24, 2023

Marjorie “Midge” A. Zorger

Marjorie “Midge” A. Zorger, 85, passed away Feb. 17. 2023. She was born Nov. 1, 1937 in Canton to parentes Marvin and Berdine (Monter) Lamielle. She graduated from Louisville High School and spent the last 48 years in Carrollton. She was a homemaker until all three of her children were in high school and then she got a job at the former Thornes IGA in Carrollton, where she later retired

February 22, 2023

Christina Marie Baker

Christina Marie Baker, 54, of East Rochester, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Christina was born in Canton, Ohio on Nov. 26, 1968, to Elizabeth Hall and the late Walter Hall Sr. Christina was the former owner of Milligan’s Farms and the current owner of C&E Surplus and More. She loved her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved being

February 21, 2023

Legal Notices

Public Notice Tonya L. Hawk, Fiscal Officer of Augusta Township, hereby notifies the residents of Augusta Township that the Annual Financial Report for 2022 is complete and available for viewing. Anyone interested in viewing the report may contact her at (330)323-6893. Tonya L Hawk Fiscal Officer Augusta Township, Carroll County, OH Published in The Carroll County Messenger Feb. 22, 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE Court Date: May 5, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. IN

February 21, 2023

CLASSIFIEDS

Offstreet parking available in downtown Carrollton. Paved lot. Close to Courthouse and Public Square. Reasonable rates.For information, 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 on FB. Standing Timber & Walnut Trees. CALL Carroll County Logging 330-738-2050 or 440-897-0863 Local and 25 Years

February 21, 2023

Dellroy native, longtime Buckeye retires from OSU

By Carol McIntireEditorThe Ohio State University men’s basketball program shared the midcourt circle with Carroll County native Dennis “Denny” Hoobler during the OSU v Northwestern basketball game Feb. 9 at the Schottenstein Center.Hobbler, who grew up in Dellroy and graduated from Carrollton High School in 1968, was honored at halftime for over 35 years of employment in the OSU athletic department and a total of over 38 years at the

February 21, 2023

Minerva 8th grader wins spelling title

Eighth-grader Isiah Willison became the Minerva Middle School spelling bee champion Feb. 13 after spelling the word “engagement” correctly in the 12th round.Seventh-grader Molly Miller was the runner-up. Students qualified for the bee by scoring in the top category of spellers after two rounds of written exams. Twenty-one students out of 441 in the middle school made it to the 29th annual event.Isiah’s first-place win entitles him to represent Minerva

February 21, 2023

Lady Warriors movin’ on to district play

By Carol McIntireEditorA 3-point shot off the hands of Hillari Baker midway through the fourth period lit a spark in the Carrollton Warriors that carried the team to the Division II East District 2 sectional championship.The No. 4 seeded Warriors hosted the No. 6 New Philadelphia Lady Quakers last Saturday in the hard-fought, physical contest which wasn’t controlled by either team until the final minutes of the game, won by

February 21, 2023

Rockets dominate sectional bowling tourney

By Carol McIntireEditorAll four area bowling teams that competed in the Division II sectional bowling tournament Feb. 14 at St. Clair Lanes advanced to the district tournament.The teams, Conotton Valley, Minerva, Sandy Valley and Carrollton ,swept the top four of the six district berths. East Liverpool and Maysville claimed the final two slots in the field of 23 teams.Conotton Valley topped the tournament, defeating Minerva by 297 pins. The Lady

February 21, 2023

Three Hornets win IVC titles

By Carol McIntireEditorThree Malvern wrestlers earned individual championships and the team placed fourth at the Inter-Valley Conference IVC) wrestling championships Feb. 16 at Claymont High School.Sophomore Tyson Clear (157 lbs.), senior Xavier Watson (175 lbs.) and junior Zach Babiczuk (215 lbs.) won championships for the Hornets.Indian Valley claimed the team title with 181 points, followed by Tusky Valley 147, Claymont 121.5, Malvern 112, Sandy Valley 86.5, Ridgewood 62, Newcomerstown 49,

February 21, 2023

Order placed for 5th St. Park splash pad

By Carol McIntireEditorA $7,500 donation from Encino Energy’s Community Partnership Program triggered village of Carrollton officials to press the “ORDER NOW” button for the 5th Street Park splash pad project.Zach Kent, community relations coordinator for Encino, was on hand Feb. 15 to present the check to Mayor Bill Stoneman and Village Administrator Mark Wells.“For about a year now, the village has been working around the clock to bring a splash

February 21, 2023

Officials confident train derailment fallout not affecting county water, air

By Carol McIntireEditorCarroll County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) officials are confident in saying the effects of the train derailment in East Palestine is having no impact on Carroll County and its residents.EMA Director Tom Cottis said in relation to a map circulating with a circle drawn on it that includes parts of Carroll County, when the map was drawn, it didn’t consider wind speeds and direction.“That map was a precaution

February 21, 2023

Kenneth Lee Earley

Kenneth Lee Earley, 51, of Minerva, passed away at his residence on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Kenneth was born in Alliance, Ohio on Nov. 8, 1971, to Rebecca S (Delaney) DeLane and the late Ronald Lee Earley.Kenneth is survived by his mother, Rebecca S. DeLane, of Minerva; two sisters: Robin Bowers of Stuart, FL. and Deborah Earley of Minerva; and Carl (Cathy) Earley of Alliance.There will be no services. A

February 20, 2023

Lyle A. Babe

Lyle A. Babe, 76, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. A son of the late Harold E. and Gertrude Mae (Carney) Babe, he was born on June 13, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia. Lyle worked in the oil fields for many years, and after retiring, he enjoyed driving for the Amish community. He loved collecting old vehicles and fixing them up, as

February 20, 2023

Vina M. Smith

Vina M. Smith, 89, of Carrollton passed away on Friday Feb. 17, 2023. She was born in Perry Twp. on May 27, 1933, to the late Samuel and Anna Arnold. Her husband Edgar Smith died in 1985. Vina was a member of the North Suburban Church of Christ in Carrollton. Vina retired from the Carroll County Golden Age Retreat in 1995. She was a foster grandparent to many children over

February 20, 2023

Larry Phillips

It is with great sadness we have to say Larry Phillips, 77, has went on to play his last nine holes with his buddies. Leaving behind his wife, Jenita, of 47 years, daughter, Kandi (Robb) Rossey, and son, Craig (Tonya) Phillips. A son of the late Paul and Olive Phillips, he was born August 3, 1947 in Canton, Ohio. Larry is also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a

February 20, 2023

David Eugene Crum

David Eugene Crum, 64, of Kensington, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1958, in Alliance, Ohio, son of the late Melvin and Tiney (Garnes) Crum. David was a retired truck driver with many friends. He loved to ride his motorcycle and he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. David is survived by his wife, Kathy (Vasko) Crum whom he

February 15, 2023

Marsha M. Betz

Marsha M. Betz, 76, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Centreville Village. A daughter of the late Hershel and Irene Burrier Greene, she was born November 16, 1946 in Amsterdam, Ohio. Marsha retired from Guess Motors after over 30 years of car detailing. Following retirement, she became a caregiver for the elderly. She is survived her husband, Ronald Betz; step-children, Jo Hepner, Vicki (Merrell) Minard, David Betz,

February 14, 2023

Around the County

Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jan. 30: Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Italian sausage soup, tossed salad, coleslaw, cottage cheese, pickled eggs with beets, dessert is Cook’s choice. To phone in order call 330-365-9240. For information call

February 14, 2023

Carroll County Messenger

February 14, 2023

Legal Notice

February 14, 2023

Legals

LEGAL NOTICE THE ROSE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES ARE NOTIFYING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS THAT THE 2022 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IS COMPLETE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE DURING REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS AT 2044 MAGNOLIA RD NW, MAGNOLIA, OH. BRUCE W. DOWNES, FISCAL OFFICER ROSE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES Published in The Carroll County Messenger February 15 2023. PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual Financial Report of the Village of Dellroy for the year ending 2022

February 14, 2023

March 2 program focuses
on medical concerns of ticks

Ohio is on the front lines of tick and tick-vectored disease expansion going from one tick of medical importance 20 years ago to five today, including two new ticks in the last two years.In an effort to educate the public, Ohio State University Extension Carroll County is offering a free public session March 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the OSU Extension office, located at 540 High St. NW, Carrollton, Door

February 14, 2023

Second family member dies from
injuries sustained in East Twp.fire

A second person has died from injuries sustained in a Feb. 5 house fire in East Township.David Crum, 64, of 8516 Memorial Rd. NE, Kensington, died two days later in an area hospital from injuries he sustained in the fire.His wife, Kathy Crum, said her husband went back into the burning home in an attempt to rescue their son-in-law, Boyd Dean Bland, Jr., who was in the basement of the

February 14, 2023

Malvern council cancels FD lease

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterMalvern Council made the decision to not renew a lease agreement with The Great Trail Fire District for the North Station off Reed Ave. at its Feb. 6 council meeting.“This lease has been $1 (per year)and we have to pay $270 some in property taxes and we haven’t been paid in a while, frankly,” said Village Administrator Derik Kaltenbaugh.Council granted the fire department 30 days to get

February 14, 2023

Lyle A. Babe

February 14, 2023

Elmer Moody “Jake” Palmer

Elmer Moody “Jake” Palmer, 81 of Kilgore, died Feb. 10, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 18, 1941, in Lee Twp., Carroll County, he was the son of the late Wallace George and Laura Jane (Shepherd) Palmer. He was a 1959 graduate of Carrollton High School and attended welding school at Weirton Steel. Elmer chose to return to the family farm in Loudon Twp. where he

February 10, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Eckley

Robert L. “Bob” Eckley, 91, passed from this life on Feb. 8, 2023. Bob was born on the family farm on Aug. 11, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of Carroll County, spending the majority of his life farming the family farm, which his grandfather purchased in 1905. On March 18, 1959, he married Sandra Capper. Bob is survived by one son, Russell Eckley of the home, who is the

February 10, 2023

Bertha E. Gotschall

Bertha E. Gotschall, 99, from Carrollton, Ohio went to be with the lord she served. She was born on June 23, 1923, to Harry and Pearl (Sheppard) Nape. Bertha married Lester L. Gotschall on October 01, 1943, and he passed away on Sept. 7, 2002. During W.W. ll she was employed at Hercules to help with the war efforts. She retired from T.R.W after 20 years. At 92 she retired

February 8, 2023

Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: Estate of Corinne Schaney, deceased (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT John Doe, known or unknown heirs of Corinne Schaney (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT Jane Doe, known or unknown heirs of Corinne Schaney (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be

February 7, 2023

Buckeye Career Center hosting employee training sessions Feb.15, 22

Buckeye Career Center is providing area human resources and employment specialists with the tools they need to connect with Buckeye Career Center and obtain essential employee training funding.Several hour-long sessions of the Partnership Development Summit are planned for Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, with registrants selecting one date and time to attend. Sessions will be offered during both of those days from 9-10 a.m., 12-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Each

February 7, 2023

Classifieds

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 on FB. Standing Timber & Walnut Trees. CALL Carroll County Logging 330-738-2050 or 440-897-0863 Local and 25 Years Experience! Tax Time Savings! Recliners – and Safas

February 7, 2023

Hornets snare IVC crown

By Carol McIntireEditorMalvern’s 72-47 win over East Canton Jan. 31 earned Coach Dennis Tucci’s team the Inter-Valley Conference North Division boys basketball title for the fourth consecutive year.It was the 17th win this season for the once-beaten young Hornet team, which improved to 11-0 in league play.If that statistic is not impressive enough, the Hornets have amassed a 45-2 record over those four years and won 32 straight IVC North

February 7, 2023

Warriors earn share of EBC title

By Carol McIntireEditorFor the first time in over a decade, the Carrollton Warriors wear the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) boys basketball crown.Coach Mike Aukerman’s squad clinched the title with a 57-35 win at Minerva Friday and share the title with Alliance, who slipped past Marlington 52-49 Friday. The Warriors are Aviators split the season series and end the season with one loss each.It was the 16th consecutive win for Carrollton,

February 7, 2023

Lack of young members leads to disbandment of Carrollton Ruritans

Thomas ClapperReporterThe Carrollton Ruritan Club has disbanded after 64 years of service to the village and the county.The club was officially chartered as Club 941 on Jan. 29, 1959, and sponsored by the Augusta Ruritan Club.“I was asked by Theodore “TL” Guess in 1968 to join the Ruritan Club and I never left,” said longtime member Kenneth Scott. Scott has been in the club for 54 years and has served

February 7, 2023

Angela D. Wiseman, 48

Angela D. Wisman, 48, of Sherrodsville, Ohio, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2023 at the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec.16, 1974, in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of Mark Steven Bratka of Bowerston, OH and the late Belinda Gay (Loudermilk) Johns. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Vern Johns, maternal

February 6, 2023

Area firefighters assist at train derailment

CCM Staff Report Four area fire departments are providing equipment to assist with a train derailment and fire in East Palestine. Carrollton Village, Fox Twp. Great Trail and Mohawk Valley fire departments are providing fire-fighting equipment at the scene. Fox Township Fire Chief Fred Barnett said his department sent a tanker and two men Monday morning. Carrollton Chief Shane Thomas said his department sent Engine 12 and Tanker 8. Great

February 6, 2023

Richard “Dick” W. Ricer

Richard “Dick” W. Ricer, 79, of Harlem Springs, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. A son of the late Raymond and M. Isabelle (Stucky) Ricer, he was born on September 17, 1943, in Dover, Ohio. During his life, Dick was a member of the Harsh Memorial United Methodist Church, and also attended Kilgore United Methodist Church. He was a member of the

February 1, 2023

David W. “Oakie” Oakes

David W. “Oakie” Oakes, 69, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in the Hennis Healthcare Centre in Dover, Ohio. Formerly of Carrollton, he was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Canton, OH to the late Reginald and Ruth (Reed) Oakes. Grandparents were Frank and Sarah Oakes and Frank and Rhoda Reed. He was a 1972 graduate Perry High School in Massillon. He spent many happy hours at the University of Akron where he was

February 1, 2023

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January 31, 2023

Barkan, Brace reign over winter homecoming festivities

By Carol McIntireEditorMolly Brace and Micah Barkan were crowned 2023 Carrollton High School Winter Homecoming queen and king during a January 27 ceremony.The two seniors were crowned by 2022 Homecoming Queen Maya Keyser prior to the Carrollton vs. Salem boys basketball game in the CHS gym.Brace is the daughter of Beau and Marissa Brace of Carrollton and is active in athletics and community clubs at Carrollton, including Caring Helping Sharing

January 31, 2023

McClelland, Moore
named CHS January
students of the month

Colton Moore and Bayley McClelland are Carrollton High School’s Senior Students of the Month for January.Colton is the son of Brooke and Chad Moore, of Mechanicstown and he has a sister, Jada Moore in the ninth grade.Moore is on the golf team and is the chamber choir president. His hobbies include cooking.He is currently undecided but plans on going to Walsh University or Malone University. He plans to get his

January 31, 2023

Hornets hold off pesky River Bears;
improve to 16-1

The league-leading Malvern Hornets dominated Strasburg 64-34 in an Inter Valley Conference (IVC) North clash Friday to claim the league title and hung on for a 52-49 non-league win over the River Local Bears the following night.With the win, both clinched in the Malvern gym, Coach Dennis Tucci’s team improved to 16-1 overall and 10-0 in league play.“We beat two quality teams over the weekend,” Coach Dennis Tucci stated. “Strasburg

January 31, 2023

Warriors extend win streak to 14 games

By Carol McIntireEditorWhen the 3-point shot isn’t falling for your outside shooters and you’re riding a 13-game winning streak, what do you do?If you’re Carrollton Basketball Coach Mike Aukerman, you find the hot-handed man and feed him the ball. The Warriors found that success from their big man – 6 foot-4inch senior Cadyn Smith – who scored a career-high 20 points and led the hosts to 57-40 win over Salem

January 31, 2023

Resolution requires county residents to tie in to Amsterdam sewer project

CCM Staff ReportCarroll County Commissioners revisited a request for a resolution regarding hooking on to the Amsterdam Sewer Project during the Jan. 23 meeting.Courtney Grossman, director of Environmental Health for the Carroll County General Health District, previously asked for the resolution and it was decided to give residents one year from the time the sewer becomes available to tie-in, but action was tabled on passing the resolution.During the meeting, Grossman

January 31, 2023

Penny Hodgson
sets out to rebuild local Special Olympics program

By Carol McIntireEditorPenny Hodgson is excited about her new position with the Carroll County Board of DD, but her eyes light up when she talks about her duties as Special Olympics coordinator.Although she’s a newcomer to the coordinator, she’s well versed in the ins and outs of the program and well-prepared to begin the task of rebuilding the program.“My son was involved in Special Olympics and I have a longtime

January 31, 2023

Author: Thomas Clapper

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