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Gary Anguish could hardly believe his eyes when he walked into the kitchen of his Carrollton home last week and found green sprouts growing out of a tomato on the counter.Anguish said he and his wife purchased the tomato about two weeks ago with plans to eat it in near future.“It sat there longer than I expected it to, but it wasn’t soft and rotten,” he said while visiting The

Gene Dunlap can proudly say he still owns his first car, a 1969 Camaro.  Dunlap’s dad brought the Fathom Green Chevy home from North Carolina and sold it to the late Scott Reed. Scott had the car painted Inca Gold by well-known painter, the late Dick Reed. When Scott decided to sell the car, Dunlap, who was 15, purchased it.  It sat for a year until he was old enough

By Carol McIntire Editor Bob Manbeck’s “Kool Ride” dates back to his high school days.  The Kilgore area man was in junior high school when Chevrolet produced the 1968 Camaro SS which sported a 396 engine with a four-speed on the floor. A few years after he graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1974, in the late 1970s, he purchased one of those “muscle cars.” “My cousin owned the car,”

Emily Phillips realizes her dream with scholarship to Columbia University; embarks on career in medicine By Carol McIntire Editor When Emily Phillips packs her bags and heads to New York City to attend Columbia University later this week, she will embark on a path not many from this area have experienced.  Phillips, the daughter of Jim and Jamie Phillips of Amsterdam, was among the lowest percentage of students ever accepted

Pick up a copy of the Aug. 17 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands Tuesday afternoon. The issue features the fall sports preview for Carrollton, Conotton Valley, Malvern and Minerva schools. Read about the upcoming expectations for football, golf, soccer, cross country and volleyball for the schools. Also The Messenger has upcoming events, council news, classifieds and more. To get The Messenger delivered to your mailbox or inbox,

By Carol McIntire Editor A large crowd of people lined the streets of Dellroy Aug. 12 for the annual homecoming parade and the procession did not disappoint.  Forty-nine entries proceeded along the route, throwing candy that filled bags, baskets and even the pockets of many onlookers on the sidelines.  Dellroy Hardware owners John and Greg Young served as grand marshals for the parade, smiling and waving to the crowd as

The Aug. 3 issue of The Carroll County Messenger is on newsstands this afternoon. Pick up a copy and learn what Dorothy Cole, who turns 101 on Aug. 4, credits for her longevity. This issue features back-to-school news (yes already), various council minutes and more. Read about Great Trail Fire District’s new fire house, the new Board of Elections board member and find out what made the 2022 Carroll County

The 2022 Carroll County Fair was a family affair for the Zeedyk family and one they will be talking about for years to come. Carter, Abigail and Elyse, the children of Matt and Erica Zeedyk, dominated the 4-H poultry showmanship contest with their knowledge and skill. Formerly from the Dellroy area, the Zeedyks moved to Tuscarawas County a few years ago, but remained in Carroll County 4-H and are members

Todd S. Aston (left) of Carrollton was sworn in to fill a Republican seat on the Carroll County Board of Elections July 28.  Aston, of Deerhaven Dr. SW, replaces Jeff Mangun who resigned effective June 30. He represents Carrollton A precinct on the Republican Central and Executive Committee and served as a poll worker the last two elections.  He was sworn in by Carroll County Clerk of Courts William Wohlwend (shown

Great Trail Fire District and American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) (known locally as Colfor) last week jointly announced the donation of five acres of land and a building to the fire district.  Great Trail Fire Chief Ralph Castellucci said a relationship between the two parties was formed Sept. 22, 2020, when a fire occurred at the business, located at the intersection of SRs 43 and 183 at Malvern. “The fire

Pick up your copy of the July 27 issue of The Carroll County Messenger to see who the winners were in junior fair and senior fair events, sale information and more. On newsstands Tuesday afternoon! To have The Messenger sent to your mailbox or inbox, call 330-476-6343.

By Carol McIntire Editor The Fair Royalty and Cowgirl/Cowboy crownings were moved to the Ashton Event Center this year to accommodate a larger crowd and the gathering didn’t disappoint.  Hannah Petersen, the 2021 fair queen, returned to crown the new queen.  Haley Householder and Kendall George were crowned fair queen and princess and Dustin Ulman was named fair king during the Monday night event. Elizabeth Mayle was named first runner-up

Pick up a copy of the July 20 issue of The Carroll County Messenger and read the story of two vendors at The Carroll County Fair. For one vendor, it’s their inaugural trip and for the other it’s a return trip. Find out more! Read about council activities, upcoming events and check out the classifieds, public notices and auctions. Plus, see a few highlights from the 7-on-7 football scrimmage with

The Carroll County Fair runs July 19-24 and features jr. fair shows, grandstand entertainment, rides, foods and more.  The Carroll County Messenger contacted two fair vendors, DeMaiolo’s Concessions and City Limits Western, for interviews.  DeMaiolo’s Concessions sells elephant ears, funnel cakes and French waffles.  Bob Alger of Austintown, who operates DeMaiolo’s Concessions, said, “Carroll County is the place we do the best, selling elephant ears.” He sells more elephant ears

Pick up a copy of the July 13 issue of The Carroll County Messenger which includes the official Carroll County Fair tab. The fair tab features schedules and information regarding the 172nd fair which runs July 19-24. Read about fair participants and more. Also read about area news, a bicentennial celebration and more. To receive The Messenger in your mailbox or inbox, call 330-476-6343.

Tana Drew will compete in the 74th annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) July 17-23 in Gillette, WY. Drew, a junior at Malvern High School, will complete in breakaway roping, barrel racing, goat tying and cutting.  Drew also won the Ohio High School rodeo year-end state championship in breakaway, goat tying and cutting and was reserve champion in barrel racing.  Featuring more than 1,650 contestants from 44 states, five

Baxter’s Ridge United Methodist Church will celebrate its 200th anniversary, Sunday, July 17. Don Perks, a retired pastor, will deliver the morning message. Special music will be provided by Mark Allen Chapman and local singers.  The morning service will be at 10:30 a.m. with food, fellowship and music by local musicians to follow. The event will last until 3 p.m. Special music, thoughts and remarks from former pastors, Charles Kettering,

Pick up your copy of the July 6 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands. Read about the creation of new jobs in the county, HB 377 for Appalachian counties, wages, relocations and more. Find out what 4-H members will compete at the state level with their still projects, read school news and learn about the Civil War soldiers reenactment planned at the McCook House Civil War Museum. To

By Carol McIntire Editor SR 171 between SR 43 and SR 9 was closed four days last week to clean up damage from a train – truck wreck that occurred June 27.  Sgt. Gary Wolfe of the New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol said the investigation continues in the wreck, which occurred about 3 p.m.  “The biggest piece of the puzzle has not been solved as I have

Pick up your copy of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands today. Inside the June 29 issue you will find an update on the Route 30 project, celebrate 80 years with the Carrollton Garden Club and read what is happening at area council meetings. Find various activities in and around the area and much, much more. Get your copy delivered to your mailbox or inbox by calling 330-476-6343.

By Carol McIntire Editor An Akron man is being held in the Carroll County jail after holding a gun to the head of a Sherrodsville post office employee June 18. Sheriff Dale Williams said the man, 47-year-old Justin Gerald Bendo, whose address is listed as Akron, was staying at a home his parents own on Lodge Rd. (SR 542). He is being held on preliminary charges of Aggravated Menacing, Inducing

The June 15 issue of The Carroll County Messenger hits newsstands this afternoon. Find out what’s happening around the county, end of school news and more. Check out the classifieds, court news and learn about a free fishing weekend. To get The Messenger delivered to your mailbox or inbox, call 330-476-6343.

By Carol McIntire Editor Strawberries topped the menu at the annual Augusta Strawberry Festival with visitors standing in line for extended periods of time for the sweet treats. . Just as popular this year was two nights of deadweight tractor pulls and the annual Strawberry Parade which filled the Firemen’s Park and lined the streets of the small burough.  Well over 30 units drove from as far away as Scio

Golf outing benefits Sheriff’s K9 program The 10th annual K9 golf outing will take place July 9 at Carroll Meadows Golf Course in Carrollton.  The four-person scramble begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $70 per person and includes a steak dinner. Sign up at Carroll Meadows or call Shane Beohm at 330-324-5584.  Hole sponsors are $50. Call Melanie Beohm at 330-904-1904 to sponsor.  Proceeds benefit the Carroll

By Carol McIntire Editor Minerva residents and officials had plenty to celebrate Friday night when a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to mark the completion of a new mural on the side of a building on Market St. facing US 30. *The project was a collaboration between the village, Minerva Arts Commission and a Visit Canton. *The event marked the completion of the first of two arts projects to be

Pick up the June 8 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands this afternoon. Learn about all the fun activities throughout the summer, such as homecomings, music events and a new artisan and farmer’s market. See what’s for sale in the classifieds and more! To get The Messenger delivered to your mailbox or inbox, call 330-476-6343.

When Boady Wood selected a project for his power mechanics lab, he didn’t have to look too far. Wood, a junior at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, chose to restore a 1953 Farmall Super M he has used in tractor pulls for the past four years and gave it a new breath of life. He took the farm vehicle and rebuilt its engine while also adding a fresh coat of