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Cathy “Sis” Nign, age 72, passed from this life on Nov 5, 2022, following a brief but hard-fought illness; she was surrounded by family, friends, and their lingering words of gratitude, memories, and unending love. Sis was born on Sept 14, 1950, in Leesville, Ohio, where she was raised and grew to adulthood in the same family home. She was a 1968 graduate of Conotton Valley High School, and married
Carroll County dog licenses go on sale Dec. 1, and continue on sale through Jan. 31, 2023, for the 2023 year. After Jan. 31, late fees will apply.The cost is $16 for a one-year tag, $48 for a three-year tag, $80 for a kennel license and $160 for a permanent tag. All kennel licenses must be purchased in the Auditor’s office and must have a valid vendors license at the
Buckeye Career Center will open its doors to prospective students, current students, family members, alumni, past staff and community members during the annual fall Open House. Nov. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.Visitors will have the chance to tour the building and visit any of the over 30 high school programs offered in the 2022-2023 school year. Attendees can meet instructors and academic teachers and view classrooms and program labs. Academic displays
Dawn Marie and her husband Tom Green are bringing tradition and history back to Minerva with the newly opened Walker’s Café on Market Street in Minerva.“My mother, Patsy Karlen, owned Walker’s Corner and I grew up in there,” said Dawn Marie. “She sold Walker’s Corner 25 years ago and I wanted back into the restaurant business.”Walker’s Corner opened in 1965 and Dawn Marie plans to continue the legacy of that
Carrollton junior and senior girls took to the football field last week with members of the high school football team as coaches for a fundraising event.The powderpuff teams, accompanied by male cheerleaders, who received a few tips from the high school cheerleading squad, raised $2,450 for the high school Caring Helping Sharing (CHS) Club. The money will be put to good use, according to CHS Club Advisor Belinda Mach.“The funds
By Carol McIntireEditorTwo Minerva runners earned All-Ohio status at the 94th annual Cross Country State Championships Nov. 5 at Fortress Obetz on the east side of Columbus.The Lions girls team followed up their Division II state championship in 2021 with a fourth place finish in the team standings. Coach Olivia Scott’s Lady Lions were the favorite to repeat as champions in the pre-regionals Coaches State Poll releases Oct. 27. The
By Thomas ClapperReporterU.S. Army Tech Sergeant William E. Pilati was drafted into World War II, fought in the Battle of the Bulge on Dec. 14, 1944 and remembers the moment he heard Hitler and the Germans surrendered.Born in Waynesburg on May 21, 1925, a young Bill Pilati attended a two-room elementary school in Negley, OH and went to high school in East Palestine. It was in elementary school where he
Frederick William Wilson, 93, of Malvern, passed away at Carroll Golden Age Retreat/County Home on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Frederick was born in Alliance, Ohio on January 5, 1929, to Leslie and Nellie (Frederick) Wilson. Frederick drove the van for the Minerva Senior Center. He enjoyed camping and was a member of the Fireside Sams Camping Group. He was member of the Masons – Augusta 504 and a Scottish Rite. He was
Judith M. Stidom, 84, of Carrollton, passed away Nov. 3, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Glenn and Edna Marie Onions Harriman, she was born Sept.30, 1938, in Canton, Ohio. Judith was a member of the Carrollton United Presbyterian Church. She was known as the “Pop Tab Lady” as she collected pop tabs for Akron’s Children Hospital for Cancer Research. Along with collecting pop
Allen W. Starcher, 55, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday Oct. 30, 2022 at his home. He was born in Akron to the late Earl and Virginia Starcher. He did landscaping and had also worked at Heritage Plastics. Allen enjoyed doing crafts and building model cars. He is survived by his ex-wife Cynthia, his daughter, Katrina, and his step son, Bradley Miley. Allen was preceded in death by his parents
Charles “Charlie” R. Beverly, 34, of Salineville, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. He was born on Nov. 5, 1987, in Canton, Ohio to Charles Beverly and Lisa Wellon. Charlie graduated from Southern Local in 2006 and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 18 Union and worked for Jefferson Material for over seven years. He loved to ride his Jeep Wrangler, ATV’s and getting muddy. He
John D. Dewell, Sr, of Perrysville, formerly of Dewell Rd., Scio died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Baggs, Montana. He was a son of the late Jacob Dewell Sr. and Charlotte Williams Dewell. He arrived on this earth on April 19 1935 on his grandfather, W. E. Dewell’s, farm near Hibbets, Harrison Twp, Carroll Co, OH. He and his little brother Jacob Duane Dewell, Jr. enjoyed life on the family
By Thomas ClapperReporterMalvern Historical Society hosted a Clyde Singer art open house on Oct. 22 featuring art collector Jose Rizo and Singer family members Brandon and Cindy Foster.Singer was born on Oct. 20, 1908, in Malvern to Andrew and Margaret (Sorg) Singer. The family was renting part of the former Donald Kraft home on East Main Street which at that time had been broken up into apartment-style living.Clyde Singer was
By Thomas ClapperReporterGordon’s Graphics, Inc. in Malvern is continuing under new owners Pat and Tiffiny Howell.“We are going to continue to offer the same services that the previous owner Jerry Hinton has offered,” said Tiffiny Howell, who has worked at Gordon’s Graphics for nine years and trained under Malvern native Diane Yost. “We plan to add some upgrades and updates such as an apparel line of local schools themed shirts,
Pastor Chuck Naylor of Carrollton has been chosen to lead Herrington Bethel Church (HBC), located south of Augusta on Arbor Rd.Naylor comes to HBC with 35 years of ministry experience and an excitement to serve the congregation and community.Pastor Chuck has ministered in several churches during his career, including Carrollton First UMC from 2001-08. He graduated from Asbury College and Seminary and Ashland Seminary.He and his wife of 38 years,
Molly Brace and Jaxon Rinkes were named the Carrollton High School October Students of the Month.Brace is the daughter of Marissa and Beau Brace of Carrollton. She has a brother, Evan Brace, a sophomore.At school she is involved in youth to youth group, CHS Club, volleyball and outside of school is a member of youth group.In her free time, hobbies include arts and crafts with her mom and grandma and
Minerva and Carrollton girls cross country teams finished first and third in the Division II regional meet at Pickerington Oct. 29, punching tickets for the state meet this Saturday at Fortress Obetz.The ladies will be joined by the Minerva boys team, which placed sixth in the Division II boys race.Minerva tallied 68 points and Carrollton 166 in the girls race and the Lion boys tallied 197 points. Fairfield Union won
By Carol McIntireEditorA business partnership that’s spanned 25 years is coming to an end Dec. 31.Dan Ries, one half of that partnership and the ownership team of D&D TV and Appliance, announced the closing in an email to The Messenger last week.His business partner and longtime friend, Tom Parker, died of cancer in July.One day after the announcement, Ries and Parker’s wife, Tina, sat down at the desks the two
Justice Jennifer Brunner (second) is running for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court and arrived to the Carrollton square on Oct. 28. She was joined at a small rally by (left to right) Judge Terri Jamison, Jeff Crossman and Carroll County Democratic Party Chairman Tom Postlethwait.
Synda D. Haag, 60, of Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. She was born to the late Samuel D. and Ruth O. Glasure. Her passion was landscaping and working with her flowers. She married Richard A. Haag on March 28, 1997. Survivors are her husband Rick A. Haag of Carrollton. One son Ryan (Kayla) Glasure of Dennison. Siblings Shawn (Denise) Glasure of Harlem Springs. One grandson Leo Downey.
Lois Jean Au, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away at the Country Club Retirement Center in Dover Ohio, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Lois was born in Dennison, Ohio, on April 25, 1949, to John Guy Sr. and Pauline (Brown) Huff. Lois was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching soap operas. Lois is survived by two daughters: Paula (Thad) Hardy of New Philadelphia, and Angela Birkhotz of Jacksonville FL; four grandchildren:
Patricia Boone, 95, of Amsterdam, passed away Monday afternoon Oct. 24, 2022 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville. A daughter of the late Edward and Corah Ball O’Toole, she was born April 10, 1927, in Sarasota, New York. Patricia had worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Groman and was a library aide at John Gregg Elementary School. She was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and with
Richard “Dick” Franklin Miller Sr., 83, of Minerva, passed away at Aultman Health Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Dick was born in Canton, Ohio on Nov. 11, 1938, to Jacob Franklin and Mary Ellen (Poole) Miller. Dick graduated from Malvern High School in 1956 where he lettered all four years in football and basketball as well as playing in the band. He was a 1960 graduate of Capital University in Columbus. Dick served
William H. “Harpo” Ashworth, III, 75, of Leesville, Ohio, died suddenly in his home Friday night, Oct. 21, 2022.He was born Oct. 14, 1947, in Dellroy, Ohio, and was the son of the late William H. “Junie” and Lois E. Karns Ashworth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Ashworth.He was a 1965 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and a U.S. Army Veteran who
Judith (Judy) A. Campbell, 78, of Carrollton, OH, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Aultman Hospital in Canton.The daughter of the late Bernard (Red) and Twila (Pennock) Becker, she was born April 30, 1944, in Canton, Ohio.Judy was a 1962 graduate of Louisville High School. She married Alvin E. (Gene) Campbell on January 15, 1967. Over the course of her life, she worked many jobs, but first and foremost,
Funeral services are scheduled Thursday, Oct. 27, for the 16-year-old Minerva cross country runner who died in a tragic accident Oct. 22 at the district cross country meet at Cambridge. Owen Matthew Grubb, the son of Jeff and Devin (Grubb) Arnoto, died in Akron Children’s Hospital Oct. 22 where he was flown by medical helicopter after being treated at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. The service will be held in
By Thomas ClapperReporterMalvern Village Council discussed Joe and Sue Chiurco’s S. Reed Ave. property at its Oct. 17 meeting as well as leasing of the Perfect Products building.Malvern resident Joe Chiurco explained to council at the Sept. 19 meeting that he has a house that someone wants to buy but the bank won’t allow it because the driveway and garage technically sits on a village alley. Over 50 years ago
Minerva BOE met on Oct. 17 to discuss several agenda items, including the bus garage project.The board approved the construction submissions and authorized the initiation of the request for proposal process and authoring the CCIP application for the bus garage project.Memorandums of understanding were approved with Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery and Minerva Local Education Association for the current and upcoming school year.The board also updated its Board
The Carrollton Rotary Club is finalizing plans for the Rotary Veteran’ 5K Run/Walk and wellness event Nov. 12 at the county fairgrounds.The event includes a run and walk for adults, fun runs for kids, corn hole games and information on healthy lifestyles provided by local health agencies.Registration for the adult run and walk is $25. T-shirts will be provided to entrants. Entry forms can be completed the day of the
Minerva qualified both its boys and girls teams and Carrollton its girls team for the Division II regional cross country meet Saturday at Pickerington.Carrollton runners Andrew Lane and Ricky Sibila qualified individually for the boys regional in District II while Conotton Valley’s Evan Siedel and Malvern’s Seth Kandel qualified for the District III boys race.It was a tragic day for the Lions as junior Owen Grubb was injured following the
The Carrollton girls soccer team made school history Oct. 19 in the first round of the Division II East District 1 sectional/district tournament.The Warriors, seeded no. 5, defeated the Minerva Lions, the no. 12 seed, 4-3 to win the first sectional title in school history.The two teams battled hard for 40 minutes in cold, drizzly conditions at Community Field.The Lady Lions drew first blood when freshman forward Kyleigh Lippincott put
George E. Abel Sr., age 75, of Leesville, OH, died Saturday morning, Oct. 22, 2022, in his son’s Dellroy residence following a long illness.He was born May 21, 1947, in Dover, the son of the late James E. and Laura J. (Harshey) Abel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Abel, and a sister, Ruby Bake.George was a 1965 graduate of Conotton Valley
The running community is showing its support for Minerva High School and its cross country squad after a member of the team died in an accident at the district cross country meet Saturday at Cambridge High School.Area cross country teams are expressing sympathy and showing their support by wearing red (Minerva school color) at practice this week.Junior Owen Grubb was killed in an accident following the Division II boys race.
By Carol McIntireEditorOrange Township trustees officially opened their new home on Cumberland Rd. (SR 212) Oct. 10 with a bi-monthly meeting.The new building, a 60 x 100-feet steel structure was several years in the making, according to trustees.“We are grateful to Marie Piney for selling us seven acres of land,” said Trustee Jim Romig. “Her maiden name was Preston and her father was a trustee at one time, so there
Mary Ann Campitelli, 79, of Malvern, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Mary Ann was born in Massillon, OH on Oct. 22, 1942, to Frank and Anna (Smer) Sabatin. Mary Ann enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing, and traveling. Mary Ann is survived by two sons: Richard Jr (Laurie) of Athens, and Frank (Debrae Barensfeld) of Medina; a grandson, Owen; a brother Ken (Kathi) Sabatin of Minerva;
By Carol McIntire Editor The Carrollton Exempted Village School District Board of Education is investigating allegations made to the Ohio Department of Education against Superintendent Dr. David Quattrochi. In a statement released by the board just hours after meeting in executive session for two and one-half hours Wednesday morning, the board wrote: “The Carrollton Exempted Village School District Board of Education holds all of its employees to high standards and
Isabella Witherow and KJ Wafler were crowned Malvern High School Fall Homecoming queen and king during a ceremony prior to the Malvern v Newcomerstown football game Oct. 7. Members of the court include: Front row (left to right): Sophomore attendant Audrey Sikorsky, Senior Attendant Emily Nevi, Queen Isabella Witherow, Junior Attendant Abigail Abel and Freshman attendant Amber Gray; (back row) Sophomore attendant Jared Witherow, Senior attendant Frank McClelland, King KJ
By Thomas ClapperReporterModern Auto and Truck Parts, located at the site of the former Carson Auto Parts on E. Main St. Carrollton, continues to serve the community under new ownership.“Our goal of servicing the community has not changed,” said General Manager Kellen McMillen. “We would like to offer our appreciation to the Rogerson and Carson families for the years of service to the community and the opportunity to purchase a
Minerva won its fifth consecutive Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) girls cross country title Oct. 14 at Salem.The Lions won the championship with three runners earning first team EBC honors, led by Hera Hoffee in second place, Caitlyn Hopple third and Kayla Crissman fifth. Hannah Ison placed 12th and Annabelle Crissman 14th to earn second team honors.Carrollton nailed down third place with two runners earning second team EBC status – Elizabeth
By Carol McIntireEditorA group of five Carrollton High School seniors closed out the most successful three-year run in the history of the school’s golf program at the Division II state golf tournament Oct. 14 on The Ohio State University Scarlet course.The Warriors placed third in the field of 12 teams.It was the third consecutive appearance for the team, which placed third in 2021, and set the bar high for future
By Thomas ClapperReporterCarroll County Energy made a donation on Oct. 5 to the Village of Carrollton to go toward a planned water pad at the 5th Street Park.Mayor Bill Stoneman and Village Administrator Mark Wells accepted the check on behalf of the village from Carroll County Energy Facility Manager Merritt Brown.“Anytime we see the community investing in themselves, we want to be a part of that,” said Brown. “It is
The Carrollton boys golf team won its second consecutive Division II East District golf title and qualified for the state tournament Oct. 14 and 15 at The Ohio State University Scarlet Course.The Warriors scored a new team record of 295 on the 18-hole EagleSticks course at Zanesville Oct. 3 to win the title. St. Clairsville finished second, 33 strokes behind the Warriors, with a score of 328.Sandy Valley senior and
Thomas ClapperReporterMalvern Village Council was visited by members of the Malvern Boy Scouts at its meeting Oct. 3.Eagle Scout Craig Bracken asked council for permission to build 55 x 33 treated lumber benches for his Eagle Scout Project. Council discussed the best place to put them is by the basketball courts and made a motion and approved the project. They told Bracken to make as many benches as he wants
Willie Leonard Brown departed this earthly life on Oct. 5, 2022, in Canton, OH at the age of 79. Willie was born to the late John and Florence (Parker) Brown on June 22, 1943, in Malvern, OH. Willie enjoyed many things in life such as riding his bike through town, spending time with friends at the West End Inn and throughout the Malvern Community. Willie loved the Malvern Hornets, Cleveland Indians, Cavaliers,
By Thomas ClapperReporterThe Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church congregation, led by Fr. Jonas Shell celebrated the opening the 1924 cornerstone time capsule on Sept. 24, which was recently removed from the soon to be demolished church building on the corner of Moody Avenue and Main Street.Over 100 attendees waited after Saturday evening mass to see what was inside the capsule that was placed inside the cornerstone of the 1924
Carrollton improved to 10-8 overall and evened its league record at 5-5 with a win over Minerva last week.The Warriors and Lions battled their five sets before the winner was determined. Carrollton won the first set 25-18 only to have the Lions take the second and third sets, 25-16 and 25-23, before the Warriors came back to win the fourth 25-13 and force a fifth set, which they won 15-8.Bayley
Defending Division II state golf champion Connor Ritter won medalist honors at the East District Sectional Golf Tournament and the Carrollton Warriors won the team title Sept. 26 at River Greens Golf Course.Ritter, a senior at Sandy Valley, was one of four individuals not on a qualifying team who advance to district competition at Eagle Sticks Golf Course this week.Minerva senior Case Waller carded a 77 and tied for fourth
By Carol McIntireEditorMalvern quarterback Jared Witherow and receiver KJ Wafler teamed up for three touchdowns as the Hornets picked up a 28-20 road win over Buckeye Trail Friday night.Wafler pulled in an eight-yard pass in the second quarter to even the score at 7-7 after Buckeye Trail scored on a 70-yard pass play from quarterback Nick Neuhart to Koen Eagon earlier in the same period.Witherow and Wafler teamed up for
The First Presbyterian Church in Carrollton will be celebrating its 200th anniversary with activities Oct. 8 and 9.A free concert, open to the public, is planned Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. featuring Celia and Hannah Mergen, Jay and Rebecca Stoneman, and others. A freewill offering will be taken for the Blessings in a Backpack program.A special service of worship and celebration will take place Oct. 9 at the 10:30 a.m.
