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Pick up a copy of the May 18 issue of The Carroll County Messenger. Inside you will find information on Malvern and Minerva high school graduation ceremonies, high school sports and other school news. A salute to senior citizens is included, along with council news, classifieds and more. To receive The Messenger in your inbox or mailbox, call the office at 330-476-6343.
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter A village teen would like to build a dog park in the village. Kaylee Joseph, a junior at Carrollton High School, visited Carrollton Council during the May 9 meeting. She has been a member of Girl Scouts for nearly 12 years and is working on her Gold award, which is equivalent to the Eagle Scout award. She told council she would like to build
By Carol McIntire Editor If it’s a tiny not-often found part for a sink, dryer or even a new screen for a window, you’re looking for, you’ll find it and much more, at Dellroy Hardware! Brothers Greg and Jon Young and Jon’s wife, Doe are the owners of the 5 E. Main St., Dellroy, business where they are enjoying their second career in life. Greg, the more vocal of the
Two Malvern School students were recently recognized as Big Brothers Big Sisters School-Based Match of the Year for East Central Ohio. Tristan Phillips and Jack McFall were selected from hundreds of matches covering eight different school districts. The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program has been thriving in Brown Local Schools for several years creating friendships and memories that can last a lifetime. Phillips is a senior and McFall a seventh
A Dellroy man was indicted by a Carroll County grand jury for 43 sex-related charges, including first degree felony rape. Michael Ray Merrill, 32, of 4228 Graph Rd., Dellroy, was indicted May 5 on two counts of Rape, five counts of Gross Sexual Imposition, all fourth-degree felonies (F4), 18 counts of Illegal use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material (F2) and 18 counts of Illegal Use of a Minor in
By Jacquie Humphrey CCM Correspondent The Conotton Valley Board of Education hired John R. Zucal as the district’s next superintendent during a special meeting May 2. Zucal replaces Todd Herman who resigned during the April meeting to accept the superintendent’s position with Noble Local Schools. Zucal, who was hired as Conotton Valley elementary principal at the beginning of the current school year, brings over 38 years of experience as an
The 10th annual Brick Street Art & Jazz Festival comes to Minerva’s historic North Market Street May 14, featuring a wide range of musical styles, as well as interactive art activities for all ages, food, and fine crafts. Professional bands scheduled to perform include Henrique Alvim at 12:30 p.m., playing Brazilian jazz guitar; Erbo & the Buzz Factor at 3 p.m., playing jazz with steel drums; and the Alliance Symphony
Kaylee Leggett and Ryan Worth were named Carrollton High School May Students of the Month. Leggett is the daughter of Janice and Cason Leggett of Carrollton. She has an older sister, Bethany, 21, who is a senior in college. She is a member of the Carrollton High School marching and concert band, Spanish Club, National Honor Society and the Caring Helping Sharing Club. She was a member of the girls
A pair of out-of-county residents were scheduled to appear before Carroll County Municipal Court Judge Gary Willen Monday afternoon (May 9), following their arrest late in the evening of May 7. Carroll County sheriff deputies arrested Roy A. Boyd, 37, of Mineral City and Jennifer S. Mosley, 32 of Bolivar near Atwood Lake. Before Boyd could be transported to jail, he was rescued by deputies when he became stuck in
By Carol McIntire Editor In the only local contested race on the May 3 primary election ballot, Carroll County Republicans chose Donald Leggett, II as their candidate for the Jan. 1 term of county commissioner. Leggett garnered 65 percent of the 3,464 votes cast to defeat political newcomer Ronald Nuzzolillo 2,242-1,222. No Democrats filed petitions for the seat, leaving Leggett the only candidate on the November ballot. Anyone wishing to
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
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
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.
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
A Minerva man who led Carroll County sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase was one of 19 people indicted during a full-day session of the grand jury April 6. Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett said the grand jury heard evidence from 20 witnesses in 19 cases and indictments were returned in all cases. The grand jury, which was been meeting monthly for the past few years, did not
Ohio Forest Sanctuaries is seeking volunteers for its first volunteer workday Sunday, May 15, from 1-4 p.m. at 5173 Knight Rd., Malvern. Volunteers will make signs, participate in invasive species control and help with trail cutting. Refreshments will be provided and volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in a button making craft activity. Carpooling is appreciated, as parking is limited. Ohio Forest Sanctuaries’ mission is to acquire, protect and steward
Present picks with ties, wristbands following OSU spring football practice Guys with Ties members representing Carrollton and Conotton Valley Schools experienced a Division I college football practice up close March 26. Carrollton Elementary students Stone Turkovich, a fifth-grade student, and the son of Skip Turkovich and Jessica Stone and Grant Macke, a third-grade student and the son of Grant Macke and Wendy Macke, along with Conotton Valley students R.J. Higgenbotham,
By Carol McIntire Editor Ark Water of Carrollton has been meeting the water needs of Carroll and the surrounding counties for the past 25 years. Rick and Diana Locke set up shop in a building at 131 E. Main St. in November 1996 and have been calling it their second home ever since. “It’s been a great experience,” said Diana, who manages the office. “Rick worked for a water company
Tara Oberlin and Daniel Stephenson were named Carrollton High School March Students of the Month.Oberlin is the daughter of Deborah and Kyle Oberlin of Dellroy. She has two brothers, Brock Oberlin, 15, a freshman, and Michael Morrison, 21; and a sister, Heather Wiseman, 30.In school she is a member of the varsity bowling team, marching and concert band and dance line and chamber chorus. She is a member of the
By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor Lewis “Johnny” Fenstermaker is looking forward to celebrating his 103rd birthday April 10. The East Springfield resident, who now calls Centreville Village in Carrollton his home, was born in the 1919, in Portage County, Nelson Twp. near Garrettsville, and is the youngest child of the late Anna and Lewis Fenstermaker. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Lewis wasn’t able to celebrate his 102nd birthday with
By Carol McIntire Editor A sentencing date has been set in Carroll County Municipal Court for the woman charged with starving four horses. Diane K. Silbaugh, 69, who resided in a camper at ABC Campgrounds in Carroll County, withdrew not guilty pleas to four counts of cruelty to animals and entered no contest pleas March 31. Municipal Court Judge Gary Willen ordered a pre-sentencing investigation be completed and scheduled a
The public is invited to Carroll County’s Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza April 9 from 9-11 a.m. at the Carroll County Fairgrounds on SR 9. Community organizations will give fun presentations and distribute goodies at each stop as vehicles drive-thru. The Easter Bunny will be a special guest, safely greeting visitors from outside vehicles. Participants should enter from the south gate near the Carroll County Friendship Center. Carroll County organizations assisting include Farm
Pick up a copy of the March 30 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands Tuesday afternoon featuring spring athletes from Carrollton, Conotton Valley, Malvern and Minerva schools. Read the biographies of four men who will be inducted into the Carrollton High School Academic Hall of Fame, along with other school news, court news and more. Why not get a subscription? Call 330-476-6343 to get The Messenger delivered to
By Carol McIntire Editor Carroll County Commissioners discussed building improvement projects with the county’s maintenance supervisor last week, including one involving bird droppings. Ed Eick approached the ongoing problem of pigeon droppings on the courthouse balcony. “In 2013 when the new roofing material was put on, material was put on the balcony that was sloped to carry the droppings to the gutters. The slope isn’t sufficient to carry the amount
Edison Local Board of Education officials said it is too soon to tell how big a hit the district will take in its coffers amid rumors surrounding the potential sale or closure of Energy Harbor’s W.H. Sammis Plant in Stratton. School board members discussed the news during the March 17 regular board session at Edison High School but said so far funding matters remain in the clear. Superintendent Bill Beattie
Eddy Lee Starnes, III of Gnadenhutten was sentenced to three years of community control sanctions and ordered to complete a four-to-six-month program at the Eastern Ohio Corrections Center (EOCC) after pleading guilty to nine felony counts involving the care of companion animals (dogs and cats). Starnes, 27 was found guilty of nine counts of Prohibitions Concerning Companion Animals (all fifth-degree felonies) March 1 after he withdrew not guilty pleas and
By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor A Malvern man, sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 death of his roommate, was offered words of forgiveness from the roommate’s family during a March 17 sentencing hearing in Carroll County Common Pleas Court. A brother of Scot Hupp, who died Jan. 23, 2021, after Arlen A. Atkinson poured gasoline on Hupp’s body, bed and his room, lit the gas on fire
Did you know tornadoes frequent Carroll County? Learn about Severe Weather Awareness Week in the March 23 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands Tuesday afternoon. Take your taste buds on a ride when you read about the new pizza shop in Scio, find out how wrestlers fared at state competitions and catch up court news and events. All this and more is available to you by picking up
Village Pizza Pasta and More opens door at 204 E. Main St. By Carol McIntire Editor Jeff and Beth Beaver cut the ribbon on their new business, Village Pizza Pasta & Moore in Scio March 11, flipped the switch on the window sign to “OPEN” and invited guests inside the 204 E Main St., Scio, eatery. Members of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the opening
Carrollton High School will present the play “Clue On Stage” March 24, 25 and 26 in the high school performing arts center. Performances are at 7 p.m. each night.Tickets are $5. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 330-627-2134 or visit the high school office.Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro Parker Brothers board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The
The deadline to register to vote or make address and name changes for the May 3 Primary Election is Monday, April 4 by 9 p.m. The Carroll County Board of Elections office will be open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. that day to accommodate voters. Election officials noted a person is qualified to vote if he or she is a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old
Featured in the March 16 issue, you will find state wrestling information for area wrestlers, a section on spring home improvement which includes a local couple who assist you inside and outside your home. Read court news, classifieds and more. The Carroll County Messenger is available on newsstands this afternoon or can be delivered in the mail on Wednesday or to your inbox via email. Find out more by calling
