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Tim McNutt, 65, of Carrollton, died suddenly Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Born March 23, 1957, in Canton, he was a son to the late Alfred and Ruth (Williams) McNutt. Tim had many friends who he gladly helped when they needed answers or had car problems. He knew Fords, old tractors, or large trucks; just about anything on wheels; having worked at four different Ford Dealerships and two NAPA stores. He
Gary Lee Tekip, 76, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday May 4, 2022. Born July 25, 1945, to Raymond and Madeline P. (Atkinson) Tekip. He was a superintendent for Superior Paving for over 25 years. Gary was very proud of owning and operating his own company, Generations III Paving, with his son and grandsons. He enjoyed playing his guitar and was a member of several bands throughout the years. Most of
Ronald Scott Gotschall, 70, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. Born Nov. 16, 1951, in Canton, he was the son of Nadine (Raines) Gotschall of Louisville and the late Scott Gotschall. Ronald worked as a certified welder by trade. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Diana Fortney; daughter, Veronica Gotschall; son, William (Anna) Gotschall; grandson, Seth Taggart; granddaughter, Lillian Gotschall; sister, Debra (Dave)
Pick up a copy of the May 4 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands this afternoon. Find out the latest news on agriculture and read about an area farm family and other farmers. Catch up on council news, school news and see who was named prom king and queen. The OVAC softball championship winner and winners from the Larry Cogan Track Invitational are inside. To get the news
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter The Carroll County General Health District (Health District) will begin negotiations to sell property, enforce an order issued by the board and institute new septage regulations. The board met April 20 and approved a resolution allowing Kelly Engelhart, health commissioner, to sell and negotiate proceeds from the sale with the Carroll County Commissioners for property located at 24 2nd St. NE, Carrollton. The building
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Carrollton High School band members were recognized for their accomplishments, dedication and musical talents during the annual high school/eighth grade concert, held April 21 in the high school performing arts center. Special awards Tobias Barnhart and Kole White received Director’s awards. “Over the last four years, he’s shown great improvement. It’s been a please to watch him grow,” Director Dave Dickerhoof said in presenting Barnhart his award. “Kole has taken
By Carol McIntire Editor Longtime Carrollton track coach Larry Cogan was center stage Friday for the invitational track meet that carries his name. Cogan, who coached and taught at Carrollton schools for over three decades was clad in his “official event starter” uniform Friday night at Community Field for the seventh annual event. In his true spirit of always putting athletes first, Cogan’s main concern as the running events began was to
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Associate Editor The Conotton Valley Lady Rockets are back-to-back OVAC Champions! The Rockets won the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC) 1A Championship April 29 at I-470 Complex in Wheeling, WV, by defeating the Beallsville Blue Devils 10-0 in five innings. Sophomore Masy Baker put the Rockets on the board in the first period. On a full-count, she hit a three-run homer which bounced off the
Two National Day of Prayer observances are planned in Carroll County this week. Carroll County Ministerial Association will once again host an observance in the village. All county residents are invited to gather May 5 on Public Square at noon as local communities and the country are lifted up in prayer. Anyone with a need for personal prayer is asked to remain after the event when organizers will be available
BARBWIRE By Barb Lumley Years ago, if the settlers wanted to build a corral or fence to confine their livestock the choice of materials was limited. They might use small trees, branches, hand-cut rails or pickets or even stones. In the western states livestock owned by ranchers could travel for miles over acres and acres of land and then would have to be rounded up before they could be sold.
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. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. May 4 – Jam Session and Dance 6-9 p.m. at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9, Kilgore.
For Perry Township resident Sherry McCort By Carol McIntire Editor To say the past few months have been a whirlwind for Sherry McCort would be an understatement. Nearly seven years to the day after Ohio unsealed birth records of people whose adoptions were finalized between 1964 and 1996, the Perry Township, Carroll County, woman met members of her birth family for the first time. “I was adopted in 1968 at
James Edward Strawder, 68 of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Born June 6, 1953, in Canton, he was a son to the late Fred and Eileen (Nape) Strawder. Jim worked at Good Year and Ohio Poly for 30 years. He transported the Amish for the past 10 years in Carrollton. Jim married Katherine Louise (Lucas) Strawder Sept. 16, 1978. She passed away Aug. 30, 2017. Jim was
The Conotton Valley Lady Rockets advanced to the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC) 1A championship game with a win Monday night. Conotton Valley shut out Paden City 10-0 April 25 in semi-final competition at I-470 Complex in Wheeling, WV. Sophomore pitcher Masy Baker threw a perfect five-inning game striking out 13 and throwing 51 pitches. The Lady Rockets will face Beallsville April 29 at 5 p.m. at the I-470 Complex
The April 27 issue of The Carroll County Messenger can be picked up on newsstands Tuesday afternoon. Inside you will find information on the May 3 primary election, area council reports, school news and more. Learn about an area family who share a love of martial arts, activities and dinners planned and catch up on area sports teams. To subscribe, call The Messenger office at 330-476-6343.
April 27 – Free Community Blessings drive thru Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Perrysville and Pleasant Hill UMC. For more information, call 330-627-7593. April 27 – Diamond Painting with Janet Smith from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll County Arts Center. $30 with all supplies to complete project. Call 330-627-3739 to register. April 29 – Minerva Public Library board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the library community
Great Trail firefighters were called to the truck fire on Water St. at 6:16 p.m. Upon arrival two minutes later, they found the truck, a 2018 Ford F-150, completely engulfed in flames. The truck was owned by Austin Meese, a local pipeline worker who lived in a rental property on Bridge Street. Meese provided details on how the fire started. “I parked my truck up close to the house like I
Clendenin children follow in footsteps of dad, grandpa By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor A love of karate runs deep in the Clendenin family of Carroll County. For Ella, Mason and Charles Clendenin, karate is a family affair. The three train at Tri-County Martial Arts in Waynesburg with Master Wayne Burley and Master Bill Corn. Ella, 11, and Mason, 7, train with their dad, Charles. Charles’ father, practiced karate,
Ruth Ann VanMeter, 92, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Aultman Woodlawn. Born April 19, 1930, in Pattersonville, she was a daughter to Frank and Mary Frances (McConnell) Mills. Ruth was a farm wife and loved to garden and play cards. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Connie (Walt) Johnson of Minerva and Amy (Tim) White of Lexington KY; two sons, Larry (Anna) VanMeter of Minerva and
Troy Wayne Roudebush, 50, of East Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Aultman Health Foundation. Born May 2, 1971, in Alliance, he was a son to the late Joseph and June (King) Roudebush. Troy had lots of friends and enjoyed spending time with them playing Dungeons and Dragons. He was loved by all. Troy was an avid reader and read lots of books online. He was a science
Sandra Roberta Shank, 79, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Born Nov. 2, 1942, in Pekin, she was a daughter to Earl and Dorothy (Steigner) Keister. Sandra worked as a bartender at the Eagles. She enjoyed reading books and doing crossword puzzles. Sandra is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles of Minerva; three daughters, Malinda Carroll and April Shank, both of Minerva, and Lori (James) Lee of
Hunter Keith Brown, 77, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Aultman Compassionate Care in Canton. Born July 30, 1944, in Arbovale, WV, he was a son of the late Warren and Grace Johnston Brown. Hunter proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was known for being a hard worker, retiring from Republic Steel after 32 years. God has received a great husband,
Cayden Rininger and Jimmy Little combined for a two-hit shutout of United Local to begin a busy weekend of baseball for the Carrollton Warriors. The host Warriors scored three runs in the first inning, four in the second and six in the third behind a strong pitching and hitting effort. Rininger went three innings of the five-inning contest with a strikeout and three walks. Little went the final two innings
Logan Beaver set a state powerlifting record at his first competition in Youngstown. Beaver, 16, and his lifting partner, Brandon Cline participated in the USPA Powerlifting competition recently. Beaver set state records in the 220 lbs. weight class for bench with 292.3 lbs.; deadlift, 523.5 lbs. and total 1,223 lbs. (which included his 407.8 lbs. squat). A junior at Carrollton, Beaver is a member of the varsity football team and
Fighting McCook Veterans of Foreign War Post 3301 recognized winners in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests. Winners and their families were treated to a dinner prepared by the VFW Auxiliary. Awards were presented by VFW Post 3301 Quarter Master Jim Newbold and Auxiliary President Tammy Newbold. Elizabeth V. Mayle, a Carrollton High School student, was recognized as District 6 Voice of Democracy winner and Ryan S. Barnett,
The 2022 Carrollton High School king, queen and junior prince and princess will be crowned during the junior/senior prom April 30 in the CHS gym. Queen and king candidates, selected by the student body, include: Queen candidates include Josie Burgett, Kendall Mallarnee, Erin King, Skylar Salsberry and Izabelle Stull. King candidates include Austin Colletti, Austin Haney, Alex Lowery, Issac Moore and Doug Rininger. Junior princess is Maddie Baker and prince
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Ruth Ann VanMeter, 92, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Aultman Woodlawn. Born April 19, 1930, in Pattersonville, she was a daughter to Frank and Mary Frances (McConnell) Mills. Ruth was a farm wife and loved to garden and play cards.Ruth is survived by two daughters, Connie (Walt) Johnson of Minerva and Amy (Tim) White of Lexington KY; two sons, Larry (Anna) VanMeter of Minerva and Robert
Sandra Roberta Shank, 79, of Minerva, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Born Nov. 2, 1942, in Pekin, she was a daughter to Earl and Dorothy (Steigner) Keister. Sandra worked as a bartender at the Eagles. She enjoyed reading books and doing crossword puzzles.Sandra is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles of Minerva; three daughters, Malinda Carroll and April Shank, both of Minerva, and Lori (James) Lee of Augusta;
By Carol McIntire Editor Carroll County Municipal Court Judge Gary Willen handed down the stiffest sentence Diane Sibaugh has received to date for starving horses, but not until after he expressed his disgust in the case. “There is not a reason in the world for this. You could have contacted the Humane Society and said ‘I can’t handle this’ and they would have found somebody. Didn’t work. You didn’t do
The April 20 issue of The Carroll County Messenger features a “Go Green” and “Earth Day” special section. Learn how your household can go green and read about a new business started by an area teen who can also help you go green. Read the latest court news, sport and school news and find out how many meals the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry organization has provided. The new
Carroll County Deputy Micah Campbell has partnered with K-9 Nuke in the K-9 department of the Sheriff’s department. K-9 Nuke, 3, is a Dutch Shepherd who has been with the department and was formerly teamed with Deputy Kyle Trisnar. Campbell joined the department in October 2019 and became interested in working with Trsinar and Nuke in narcotics. When Trisnar left the department, Sheriff Dale Williams asked Campbell if he would
Downtown Parking Offstreet parking available in downtown Carrollton. Paved lot. Close to Courthouse and Public Square. Reasonable rates. Call 330-691-0118 or 330-805-7642. Buying Guns 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. Wanted Standing Timber & Walnut Trees. CALL Carroll County Logging 330-738-2050 or 440-897-0863 Local and 25 Years Experience! Household New
The Conotton Valley Rockets hosted Buckeye Trail in an Inter Valley Conference (IVC) and Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC) contest April 13 and fell 16-4. The Warriors took a 6-0 lead in the first inning, scored two in the third and fifth innings and finished with six runs in the top of the sixth inning. Rocket Pitcher Gaige Galigher went 4 1/3 innings, walking three, striking out two and giving
Warriors, Hornets join nine-team field at annual Sandy Valley event, athletes earn top 10-placings Nate Baker and Logan Beaver both won individual titles for Carrollton at the Lidderdale Invitational, held April 14 at Sandy Valley High School.Baker won the 200M with a time of 23.71 and Beaver won the discus with a throw of 130-feet, 7-inches. Baker also placed second in the 100M (11:56) and Beaver finished sixth in the
By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor A Carrollton teen wants to help customers save money and go green. Isaac Lucas, 19, started a spray insulation business, Advanced Spray Foam, recently. Still in high school, he will graduate in May from Carrollton High School and Buckeye Career Center where he studied Energy Operations. Lucas was with a family friend who owns the spray machine and was going out on a job
Albert Allison Grunder Jr., 89, passed away suddenly April 14, 2022. He was born Jan. 24, 1933, in Minerva. He was a lifelong resident of Minerva. After many years of service, he retired from B&H Machine Shop. He was an avid card player, golfer and bowler. In his later years, he enjoyed watching the ME TV channel. He was a member of Harsh Bible Church. He lived for his family
Barbara Joyce Paxton, 76, of Minerva, passed away at her home Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Born July 5, 1945, in Cleveland, she was a daughter to Alton and Mona (Blow) Spafford. Barbara loved working with children. She worked as an aide for Minerva Local School District and was a member of the Classified Union. She was involved with Minerva Women’s Club and served on the Minerva Public Library Board of
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter Two Malvern neighbors were arraigned last week in Carroll County Municipal Court after an incident involving a dog bite April 6. David L. Menegay, 62, of 4131 Bonnie Dr., Malvern, was arraigned April 13 for weapons under disability, a Felony of the third degree (F3) and a $25,000 OR (own recognizance) bond was set. Corey A. Thompson, 37, of 4143 Bonnie Dr. NW, Malvern,
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. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. April 20 – Senior Dance Night/Open Mike at Loudon Twp. Community Center (former Kilgore School on SR
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter Children may soon have a “splashing” good time at 5th St. Park. Taylor Kolanko, a representative from DWA Recreation, visited Carrollton Council during the April 11 meeting to discuss an addition to the park. Kolanko worked with village officials on the installation of playground equipment at Kiddie Land Park. He also worked with the village on the purchase of playground equipment for Ann
Huebner Subaru and Subaru of America, Inc. donated to Carroll County Caring Hands as part of the 2021 Subaru Share the Love event. A check for $21,000 was donated to the organization by Josh and Scott Cole, owners of Huebner Subaru in Carrollton. “The total we are donating to Carroll County Caring Hands is $21,000 this year,” Josh and Scott said. “We are very excited to be able to present
In a muddy, rainy game April 5, the Lady Rockets defeated the Malvern Hornets 11-0 at home in a cross-county Inter Valley Conference contest. The Lady Rockets came out strong, taking a 6-0 lead in the first inning, one run in the second and four in the third inning. “Masy Baker had yet another solid performance on the mound tonight with nine strikeouts and only giving up one hit in
Minerva capitalized on six Carrollton errors and outhit their hosts 8-6 to defeat the Warriors 11-5 at the Field of Dreams April 6. The Lions plated five runs in the top of the first inning. Carrollton pulled to within two runs in the third inning by scoring three runs. The Lions widened the gap to 6-3 in the fifth. Carrollton pulled back to within one run in the bottom of the
Kasey Levengood has been named activity director at Carroll Golden Age Retreat. Levengood began working at the Golden Age Retreat in July 2019, training with Kathy Horn, then activities director, until her retirement in December. She recently completed her national Activity Professional training course and worked as a nurse aide for 10 years prior to starting at the Golden Age Retreat. “I am hoping to bring new and exciting experiences
Emergency services personnel, local citizens recognized for heroic efforts By Carol McIntire Editor Nine Carroll County emergency service personnel were recognized for their efforts to save lives during a ceremony April 4 in the county commissioners meeting room. Fox Township Firefighter Zeph Casper received a Gallantry award for his efforts in saving the life of a county resident at a fire Dec. 6 just outside of Sherrodsville. Commissioner Bob Wirkner,
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Ruth Leone Hoover, 81, of Louisville, formerly of the Perrysville area, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Carroll Healthcare Center, Carrollton. Born Feb. 27, 1941, in Greene County, PA, she was a daughter of the late Samuel F Stout and Marjorie Rhome Stout. She worked as a supervisor for Photomatic Typographers in N Canton and worked for GE in Cleveland; Bob’s Pub in Scio and had managed Rudy’s
