Author: Thomas Clapper

The final free concert in the park at Minerva for 2024 features DJ’s Rock & Roll Big Band Aug. 31. The band will  play tunes from the 50s to the 70s from 7-9 p.m. on Municipal Park stage. DJ’s Rock & Roll Big Band is a 15-piece band, featuring a full horn section, saxophones, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and vocals. Candlelight Catering and The Komfort Zone ice cream camper will be

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter For the Zimmerman family of Roman R. Farms in Sherrodsville, bringing beauty and nature to Sunset Valley is the goal of its sunflower and wildflowerfields.  Brian, Jill and Carter Zimmerman are the owners of Roman R. Farms and purchased the land in 2021.  “Our goal was to bring something beautiful to Sunset Valley,” said Carter Zimmerman. “We wanted people to come and enjoy beauty and

The 43rd annual Great Trail Festival will take place Aug. 24, 25 and Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 at the festival grounds on SR 43 outside of Malvern. The festival is a French and Indian era re-creation near the famous Great Indian Trail. It is a special celebration of American Folk Art with contemporary and country crafting, including Storybook Craft Village, where visitors will find handcrafted gifts and

By Carol McIntire Editor Trey Burchfield did something no one else has ever done the weekend of Aug. 10-11. He won two American Cornhole League World Championship titles. That itself is a life changing event, but when you consider who his partner was in the Pro Doubles competition, it becomes even more spectacular.  Trey, a Carrollton resident and a 2021 graduate of Carrollton High School, was teamed up with another

Ideal weather made for a successful 2024 Scio Summer Fest August 7-10. The event kicked off with the 39th Scio Scramble 5-K Walk/Run and the Kids One Mile Fun Run on Wednesday with 150 Participants.  Thursday’s events included a Cheerleading Exhibition with the Harrison Central, biddy, junior high, and high school cheerleaders performing. The Friday night parade included 90 entries. Saturdays highlight was the 39th Scio Show and Shine Car

By Carol McIntire Editor Fifty units traveled the parade route through the village of Dellroy Aug. 9 for the Dellroy Volunteer Fire Department’s 75th annual homecoming parade. The grand parade included floats, antique cars and tractors, antique vehicles, political units, a horse unit and several fire trucks along with the grand marshal and citizen of the year, both longtime village residents. A color guard comprised of the Dellroy American Legion

Two men were indicted on felony charges related to burglary and theft during a half-day grand jury session Aug. 7. According to Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett, the grand jury heard testimony from 12 witnesses in 11 cases, all of which were returned as indictments. ALEXANDER C. WILLIAMS, 27, of 43 West Mohawk Drive, Malvern, was indicted on one count of Breaking and Entering and Possessing Criminal Tools,

American swimmers made a splash at the recent Olympics in Paris, including one from Dover. A Malvern man also excelled in the pool at the recent New Hampshire Senior Games, held   in July in at the New Hampshire Senior Games swimming competition held at Colby-Sawyer College in New London.  Dover native Hunter Armstrong won gold in Paris and Dave Lange of Malvern won gold in five events in New Hampshire. Lange’s

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Dog Warden Cason Leggett appeared at the Aug. 1 Carroll County Commissioners meeting with a warning for the county that there has been an uptick in dog attacks on other dogs and humans.  “There have been some severe attacks on other animals and some people,” said Leggett. “I want to remind people they are responsible for their own dogs. Control your dogs. One dog was

Eastern Buckeye Conference officials voted to increase the cost of admission for 2024-25 sporting events.  The cost for adults at varsity events will now be $8 with student price set at $5 (pre-sale students football tickets are $5.) Adult pricing for middle school events with $6 and students $3. All tickets sold at the gate for varsity football will be $8.  Passes will be available for purchase at the Aug.

The Loudon Twp. Volunteer Fire Department homecoming featured a parade, food and two tractor pulls. The  annual event was held in Kilgore Aug. 2 and 3 this year along with a makeup date  Aug. 4. The Friday tractor pull was postponed from Friday until Sunday afternoon, but the food stand was still open for diners Friday evening. The annual parade and tractor pull highlighted Saturday events, along with a chicken barbecue.   Parade

Two communities are planning community events this weekend. The Dellroy Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its homecoming Aug. 9 and 10 and Scio it hosting the annual   Summer Fest Aug. 7-10. Dellroy homecoming The homeoming kicks off  Aug. 9 when the eat stand opens at 4 p.m. on N.Ohio St. Kids events will be open between 4 and 10 p.m. Rides will be closed during the parade. Cost

Carrollton Village firefighters extinguished a fire in a mobile home Aug. 5 using less than 100 gallons of water.According to Chief Shane Thomas, the department was toned at 6:05 for a structure fire in a mobile home park located at 770 Jones Ave. Lot S, Carrollton.Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming out of the ridge vent in the roof, but no flames. While the department was establishing a handline

By Carol McIntire Editor The East Canton man charged in connection with a hit-skip accident July 21 on Bacon Rd. waived his right to a hearing that would have included details of the accident. Andrew Cartwright, 28, of East Canton, appeared July 31 before Municipal Court Judge Gary L. Willen to face charges of Aggravated Vehicular Assault and Failure to Stop After an Accident. Through his attorney, Herbert Morello, appointed

 By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carroll County Commissioners were visited by Carrollton Village Administrator Mark Wells and Carrollton Fire Department Chief Shane Thomas at its Monday, July 22 meeting.  Wells and Thomas approached commissioners to make their case asking for help to bring Carroll County its first ladder fire truck.  “The village is undertaking a project which is one of the biggest purchases certainly since I have been here,” said

Jefferson County Joint Vocational School alum Paige Furbee successfully represented her district after earning second place during the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Conference in Seattle, WA. Furbee, the daughter of Mike and Danielle Furbee of Bergholz and a recent graduate of Edison High School, ventured to the Emerald City June 29-July 3 and was joined by an estimated 10,000 people, including advisers and chaperones. She most

The Clever Cookie & Creamery celebrated its grand opening on July 20, with a ribbon cutting, giveaways, door prizes and special cheesecake releases throughout the day. Jennifer and Marvin Jackson began their business in 2019 as the Flour Box Bakery, a home bakery selling through craft shows. During the pandemic, they baked and gave away more than 700 loaves of bread, and in 2021 they opened a roadside stand stocked