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By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Loaves & Fishes food pantry, along with St. Vincent DePaul, are on the move from a building on Moody Avenue to a new location at 343 2nd St., Carrollton. “Progress is going every day and we are right in the middle of actively moving,” said Rev. Gordon Warner, Loaves & Fishes director of 25 years. “We will for sure be out before the Feb.
By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCarroll County Commissioners announced a list of agencies receiving general fund grants during the Jan. 18 meeting.Commissioner President Robert Wirkner noted during the session, bills were “unusnually high” and offered an explanation.Included in the $951,672.50 total for bills was $560,153 in grants to county agencies and organizations from the county general fund.There is also a reimbursement grant from the state, Healthy Aging Grant, that totals $37,420.“I want
Gloria M. Willen, 97, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Centreville Village in Carrollton, Ohio. She was born Dec. 24, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Bernard and Pauline (Fischer) Wellbrock. She was employed throughout her life wherever she lived. Her office career included Standard Publishing in Cincinnati, Pinellas County in Clearwater, Florida and the Lake Mohawk office in Malvern, Ohio. Once retired she found her creative outlet in quilt making
By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterMike and Kerri Lambert, owners of Century Farms barn wedding venue, share the singular focus of convenience and the reduction of stress when it comes to the bride and groom’s big day.“I think what makes us unique in our approach as owners is we have been through all of this ourselves and this gives us the ability to be more accommodating to customers, not just on the
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! Household TAX TIME DEALS START NOW! Financing available Check Us Out
LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: Joyce M. Peoples(whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT John Doe, known or unknown heirs of Joyce M. Peoples (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), take notice: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARROLL COUNTY, OHIO Carroll County Treasurer, Plaintiff v Joyce M. Peoples, et al, Defendants Case No. 2023CVE30376
By Thomas Clapper By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterNew Councilman Justin Wadsworth was sworn onto Malvern Council at the Jan. 3 meeting and standing rules of council were approved.Mayor Bob DeLong and Councilman Jan Wackerly were also sworn after re-election by Solicitor Chad Murdock. Council welcomed Wadsworth as its newest member at the end of the meeting.Councilwoman Barb Burgess was once again nominated and voted council president.In an unrelated matter, Fiscal Officer
Minerva and Carrollton dominated the field of eight teams at the Dover Invitational Jan 13 at Boulevard Lanes. Minerva sat comfortably in first place after three individual games as the top four teams advanced to the championship round. The Lions tallied 3,780, 157 points ahead of second place Carrollton with 3,713. Riverview was in third, 772 points behind the leader at 3,269 and Garaway rounded out the foursome with 3,098.
By Carol McIntireEditorCarrollton and Malvern each crowned a champion at the Alliance Top Gun wrestling tournament Dec. 12 and 23.Carrollton senior John Carman (138 lbs.) won his second title and Malvern junior Tyson Clear (157) improved on a fourth-place finish last year with the championship title. Both went into the tournament as the No. 1 seed in their weight class.Carman earned a bye in the first round, met West Branch
By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterMike and Kerri Lambert, owners of Century Farms barn wedding venue, share the singular focus of convenience and the reduction of stress when it comes to the bride and groom’s big day.“I think what makes us unique in our approach as owners is we have been through all of this ourselves and this gives us the ability to be more accommodating to customers, not just on the
A Canton man was indicted on several felony charges relating to an incident that occurred Dec. 30 in Carrollton. JOSHUA A. YOHO, 31, of Canton was indicted on two counts of Aggravated Burglary, first-degree felonies, Burglary, a second-degree felony; Felonious Assault, a second-degree felony; Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony; and Disrupting Public Services, a fourth-degree felony. Yoho is accused of forcing his way into the Carrollton residence of a
After a three-year hiatus, the popular Boy Scout Troop 141’s Ham Dinner is returning! Troop officials announced last week the dinner will be held Feb. 19 (Presidents’ Day) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Carrollton Elementary cafeteria, located on Third St. NE in Carrollton. The popular ham dinner will be served in the cafeteria or ticket holders can opt for a carry-out container. The meal consists of ham, scalloped
By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Village Council re-organized at its Jan. 8 meeting, retaining Wilma Lambert as council president. Lambert won the vote after Councilman Chris Barto made a failed attempt at nominating Councilman Corey Yeager as president. “I think Wilma has done an excellent job, but I remember we used to switch the position around and I think Yeager would be a strong candidate,” said Barto before the
Linda JoAnne Ginier (Majewski) passed away Jan. 6, 2024, unexpectedly in her home. She was born April 5, 1957, in Weirton, WV. She was loved by so many and touched so many people’s lives. She is proceeded in death by her father, Joseph Majewski, mother, Yvonne Majewski and brothers David and Joe Majewski. She is survived by her daughter Yvonne (Corley) Brean, sons Arthur Ginier III, Todd Ginier and William
Bruce Alan Burgett, 75, of Carrollton, Ohio, and Wilmington, North Carolina, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Canton, Ohio, after a brief illness. Bruce was born to Kenneth and Martha Burgett, of Hammondsville, Ohio, and grew up on the family dairy farm in Jefferson County, Ohio, with his three brothers, Gary, Keith, and Wesley. Keith and Wes survive. He graduated from Stanton Local High School in 1966, where he played
LEGAL NOTICETO THE DEFENDANT: Joyce M. Peoples(whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), and to the DEFENDANT John Doe, known or unknown heirs of Joyce M. Peoples (whose current address is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained), take notice:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEASCARROLL COUNTY, OHIOCarroll CountyTreasurer,PlaintiffvJoyce M. Peoples, et al,DefendantsCase No. 2023CVE30376NOTICE BYPUBLICATIONJeff Yeager, Carroll County Treasurer, has brought an action naming
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 DEALS START NOW! Financing available Check Us Out on Facebook, Mon., Tues. Thurs. & Fri, 9 to 5:30, Closed on Wed., Sat. 9 to 2. 330-868-1099. Tax Time
Cheryl Jean Elson Davidson, 69, of Jewett, Ohio passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, Ohio after a short fight with cancer. Born Dec. 28, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mary Alice Elson Merrin and the stepdaughter of the late George Merrin. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1973 and was a cookware dresser at Scio Pottery for
By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carroll County Commissioners re-organized and appointed Commissioner Robert Wirkner as president at the Jan. 4 meeting. “I would like to thank Commissioner Chris Modranski for his service as president,” said Wirkner who will now lead each meeting. Commissioner Donald Leggett II was chosen as vice president. Other appointments include: Christopher R. Modranski to the OMEGA Executive Board with Robert E. Wirkner as alternate for a
Stuart Grunder, history and social studies teacher at Minerva High School, has been selected as the 2023-2024 Department of Ohio American Legion Educator of The Year. Grunder was nominated by American Legion Post 357 of Minerva. The award presentation will be made during the Department Mid-Winter Conference of the Year Awards Banquet Jan. 20 in Columbus. Grunder has been teaching for 34 years. He graduated from Bowling Green State University
By Carol McIntire Editor Malvern played a cat and mouse game with Wellsville through two and one-half quarters of a Dec. 30 game. The Hornets, hosts for the non-league contest, scored first and the Tigers cut the lead to within a couple points. The scenario continued over and over throughout the early going. With just over three minutes left in the third quarter, the Tigers got their second wind, took
By Dan Ries Sports Reporter Marlington Dukes senior forward Chelsea Evanich scored 40 of her team’s 46 points, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Carrollton Lady Warriors basketball team from winning 55-46 Jan. 3 in the Carrollton High School gym. Evanich, a 5”11’ Seton Hill University recruit, hit 13 shots from the field and was 11-12 from the free throw line. She scored 21 points in the first half,
By Carol McIntireEditorAs a youngster, Andrew O’Brien had an attraction to blue skies, puffy clouds and airplanes.The Carrollton native earned his private pilot’s license while still in high school, June 25, 2007. After attaining his goal, he landed a job and left the field of aviation, but it never left his mind.“There’s nothing cheap about flying and owning airplanes,” O’Brien said from his new home in Colorado last week. “I
By Carol McIntireEditorCarrollton Council approved spending $197,000 to purchase new filters for the village’s water plant, but not before council fired several questions at the department superintendent.Several village residents attended a Jan. 2 special meeting, many with concerns over discolored water in their homes.Water Superintendent Derik Kaltenbaugh acknowledged the filters are the cause of the discoloration of water in some sections of town as the filters are not working properly
Thomas B. Courtright, 54, of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away Jan. 4, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Raised in Carrollton, Ohio, Tom graduated from Carrollton High School before attending Akron University with a degree in finance. He was employed by Wayne Savings Community Bank. Tom was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast; he loved his Cleveland Browns football most of all. He was a son of Kay Davies Courtright
Randy A. Stephens, 64, of Carrollton passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1959 in Canton to the late Delbert and Vera (Snyder) Stephens. He worked for Stark Truss for 25 years and was a farmer and worked in construction. He is a member of the VFW Post #3301 Aux. in Carrollton. He loved riding motorcycles, deer hunting, fishing, being in
Ray A. Starkey, 72, of Sherrodsville, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Born on Aug. 19, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Herman and Lila (Pennock) Starkey. Throughout his life, Ray was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He especially loved his family and would spend every moment he could with his children and grandchildren. Ray is survived by his son
Terry B. Roudebush, 83, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday morning Jan. 2, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy in Canton following a brief illness. Born June 7, 1940, to the late Frank B. Jr. and Ruby C. Tope Roudebush in Canton, Ohio. Terry was a graduate of Carrollton High School class of 1958. He graduated from Rittner’s Floral School in Boston, MA. He returned to Carrollton and worked with his parents
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11681 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 _______________ The State of Ohio, Carroll County. JEFF YEAGER, CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER Plaintiff vs ESTATE OF CORINNE SCHANEY, DECEASED, ET AL. Defdandant No 2022CVE30162 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 16TH OF JANUARY, 2024, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. If the
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! Gordon’s Furniture will re-open Jan. 4, 2024.
The list of candidates for the March 19 primary election in Carroll County contains only familiar names.No one, other than incumbents, filed petition to seek party nominations to the 10 open county offices.Those filing for re-election include:Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella, II; Coroner Mandal B. Haas, County Commissioner (Jan. 2 term) Robert E. Wirkner, County Commissioner (Jan. 3 term) Christopher Modranski, Engineer Brian J. Wise, Prosecuting Attorney Steven D.
By Carol McIntireEditorMalvern found itself in unfamiliar territory in the early going of an Inter Valley Conference North matchup with the Strasburg Tigers Dec. 23.For only the second time this season, the host Hornets found themselves trailing in the first quarter. The situation didn’t last long though as Malvern erased a 10-7 deficit at the 3:07 mark of the first quarter and cruised to a 73-30 win over the Tigers.
By Dan RiesSports ReporterHillari Baker scored 13 of her game-high 22 points in the first quarter of a non-league game with the Dalton Bulldogs Dec. 23 in the Carrollton High School gym.The Warriors’ pressure defense forced nine Dalton turnovers in the first quarter as well and the Warriors rolled to a 67-41 win.Dalton would take an early 1-0 lead before a stifling Warrior defense took control of the game and
A major Carroll County project is included in the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA)’s regional Appalachian Community Grant (ACG) Program application called Destination Appalachia: Pathway to Prosperity.The project application was submitted Dec. 8 and is under review by the Governor’s Office of Appalachia for potential funding.Among the 41 regionally transformative projects from across the 10-county OMEGA region, is the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Pool and Community Wellness Center, a project
Christopher Michael Cowling, 37, of Adena passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. He was born Jan. 10, 1986, to Johnny and Angela Cowling. He graduated from Buckeye Career Center where he majored in Diesel Technology. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors where his parents would take him deer hunting. He also loved fishing and enjoyed spending quality time with family. His favorite artists were Vince Gill singing “Go Rest
Roberta Lynn Walters, a beloved member of the Minerva community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 72. Roberta was born on April 4, 1951, in Minerva, Ohio, to Robert and Mildred (Elliott) Covert. Roberta dedicated many years to her professional career as an inspector at The Timken Company. Her commitment to excellence and attention to detail earned her the respect and admiration of her
Gaye Lee Morehead, 81, of Findlay, formerly of Minerva, passed away at the Heritage Nursing Home on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. She was born in Canton June 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy (Davison) Morehead. Survivors include her sister, Janet Davis, nieces, Ricki Francis, and Daylene (Matt) Boehm; and great nieces and nephews, Taylor (Matt Hill) Born, Blake Francis, Brittany (Garrett) Eikenbary, Brady Boehm, Brock Boehm,
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11681 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 _______________ The State of Ohio, Carroll County. JEFF YEAGER, CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER Plaintiff vs ESTATE OF CORINNE SCHANEY, DECEASED, ET AL. Defdandant No 2022CVE30162 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 16TH OF JANUARY, 2024, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. If the
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 Standing Timber & Walnut Trees. CALL Carroll County Logging 330-738-2050 or 440-897-0863 Local and 25 Years Experience! GORDON’S Furniture CLOSING SATURDAY, DEC. 30, at
By Dan RiesSports ReporterTwo young teams took to the hardwood floor at Malvern. Dec. 20 as the Lady Hornets hosted the Conotton Valley Rockets in an Inter Valley Conference contest.Of the five starters for the Rockets, four were sophomores. Malvern countered with two sophomores and two freshmen. Malvern trailed early by seven points but put together a comeback for a 45-37 victory.Conotton Valley took control of the game early, scoring
Malvern held Conotton Valley to single digits in each quarter and cruised to a 75-20 Inter Valley Conference win Dec. 19 in the Rocket Center. The visitors took a 16-6 lead in the first quarter and stretched the margin to 43-10 at intermission. The Hornets outscored the hosts 20-4 and 12-6 over the final two periods. J’Allen Barrino’s 19 points led a list of nine Hornets to put points on
Veteran bowlers Jadynn Thompson and Shelby Worrell snared the top two places in the Quaker Challenge and led the Minerva Lions to first place in the tournament, held Dec. 16 at Boulevard Lanes in Dover. Thompson, a junior, rolled a 619 three-game series (213, 175, 237) and Worrell, a senior, bowled a 619 (205, 225, 189). Others scoring for the Lions were Izabelle Genet 516(160, 165, 191), Anna Leach 497
By Carol McIntire Editor Mary Lipinsky is excited about her new business venture as owner of Bedrock Tax Service in Carrollton. The Carrollton High School graduate and county resident recently purchased the former Carrollton office of Advantage Tax at 911 Canton Rd. NW, Suite A, completed a remodel and opened the doors under the new name of Bedrock Tax Service. “I’m the new owner, but I’m not new to the
by Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Village Council passed an ordinance creating a moratorium against medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries within the village at its Dec. 19 meeting. “This (Ordinance 2023-50) is a temporary ban so council can look into zoning and have time for more guidance in something new to our state,” said Solicitor Clark Battista. This will allow council to be more selective of where to allow a dispensary,
Twins Eric and Craig Brackin became Malvern Troop 155’s 136th and 137th Eagle Scouts at its Winter Court of Honor on Dec. 2 at Good Shepherd Hall in Malvern. Eric Brackin is Troop 155’s 136th Eagle Scout. He is the son of Jim and Leslie Brackin, of Carrollton. He is a senior at Carrollton High School. He is a 5 year Troop member, 4th year Pipestone, 5th year Polar Bear,
By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCarrollton Police Chief Tim Timberlake discussed the effects of legal marijuana in Ohio with Carrollton Village Council at its Dec. 11 meeting.“Marijuana has been legal now since Dec. 7 but law enforcement has been given zero guidance on how to go about how to deal with this,” said Timberlake. “I also wonder what council would do if someone wanted to open a dispensary.”Solicitor Clark Battista said he
By Carol McIntire Editor Carrollton Schools Superintendent Dave Davis provided an update on a swatting email sent to dozens of schools Dec. 10 during the Dec. 12 school board meeting. Davis said the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) and the FBI determined it was not a credible threat. He noted local law enforcement was notified and both buildings, as well as the construction site, were checked prior to students arriving
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! CLOSING SATURDAY, DEC. 23, at NOON. Clearance Sale starts
LEGAL NOTICE All persons interested in the Estate of Terry A. Moore, Deceased, and all persons who own or claim an interest in the real estate located at 264 South High Street, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, further described as being Situated in the Village of Carrollton, County of Carroll and State of Ohio: Lot Number 10 in Atkinson’s and McCook’s Addition to said Village of Carrollton, excepting a strip off
Minerva and Carrollton split matches when the rivals met for the first time this bowling season Dec. 13 at Minerva Bowl. The Carrollton boys team picked up its fifth win of the season 2,610-2,346 while the Lady Lions handed the Lady Warriors their first loss of the season 2,644-2,450. Noah Hutson laid down games of 222 and 219 for a match high 441 series. Jaden Johnston rolled games of 225
