Category: Local

Encino Energy provided Baskets of Hope to frontline workers in Carroll and Stark counties May 1, serving over 630 men and women supporting essential emergency, health and safety services to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.Baskets were presented to the following Carroll County agencies: health department, emergency management, Friendship Center and Sheriff’s office.Throughout the pandemic, Encino has continued to support communities throughout eastern and southeastern Ohio, with a focus on

Kady Davis of Carrollton was named the 2020 Distinguished Senior at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).“The Distinguished Senior Award is the most prestigious undergraduate award in CFAES, recognizing the top graduating seniors from each of the academic units on the Columbus campus,” said Steven Neal, CFAES professor and associate dean for academic programs. Davis, an animal sciences major from Carroll County, was nominated by

Nikki Fraschieri launches campaign to locate kidney donor By Carol McIntireEditorNikki Fraschieri of Minerva lives life one day a time.The 29-year-old says that’s the only option she has as she awaits a kidney transplant to replace one of the two failing kidneys in her body.“It’s that simple,” she said during a phone interview, which replaced an in-person visit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been active on the kidney transplant

Church services at Scroggsfield United Presbyterian Church are taking on a new shape. The small congregation decided on Easter, they want to continue meeting as a congregation. Services are held on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and include singing hymns, a prayer and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Of course, those attending practice social distancing and arrived with masks, which were removed for singing.“Since we have no means to provide

By Carol McIntireEditor Local seamstresses are using their talent to provide material masks for residents and staff at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat (GAR).Susan Kellerman of Harlem Springs recently donated 100 homemade masks to GAR.“It was something I could do to help out,” Kellerman said, noting the masks are bright and colorful. The masks can be worn, washed and sanitized and worn again.According to Dawn Faulk, GAR superintendent, masks were

A lawsuit has been filed in United States District Court Northern District against Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams, Deputy Jacob Baker and the county itself by co-administrators of the estate of Robert S. Sikon, III. The suit, filed March 30 by Robert Sikon, father of Robert S. Sikon, III and Melissa Ford, eldest daughter of  Robert S. Sikon, III, seeks relief against Baker for wrongful death, excessive force, deliberate indifference

Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs visited Sherrodsville Thursday to urge residents to practice safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.Armed with signs stating “Wear your Mask” and “Extinction Sucks”, the T-Rexes walked around Sherrodsville Park and visited employees and patrons at Unified Bank.Spreading the word are Alexis Booth (left) and Diane Fowler. According to Jennifer Booth, who provided the picture, Diane (Jennifer’s mother) wanted to dress up in the blow-up costumes. Alexis is

A Carrollton native has earned the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.Senior Chief Dustin Bailey was selected for Senior Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in May 2019. He is currently serving as the DLCPO of Division 2.Bailey was born May 26, 1988, in Canton, was raised in Carrollton and graduated from Carrollton High School in 2006.In July 2006, he departed for Great Lakes, IL, to attend boot

By Carol McIntireEditorWhen Tyler Barrett and Mitchell Galliher purchased the Ohio Grille in December 2019, they had no way of foreseeing what they would face just three months later.“When Governor DeWine and Ohio Director of Health Dr. Amy Acton made the announcement that restaurants could only serve take-out food, my first thought was Oh _ _ _ _!” Tyler said last week between serving customers at the 715 Canton Rd.,

The Carroll County General Health District officials confirmed the first death of a hospitalized patient who tested positive for COVID-19 in Carroll County. The patient was an 87-year-old resident of a long-term care facility located in the county. “We are deeply saddened by this loss in our community, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this individual” said County Health Commissioner Wendy Gotschall. All local health

Since 2001, April has been recognized as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) theme is “I Ask.” The campaign highlights how to practice safe consent online and in everyday life. Sexual assault affects both adults and children across the United States.In Carroll County, Sheriff Dale Williams’ detective bureau investigated 22 cases involving sexual assault and abuse.“The majority of those involved children,” Sheriff Williams noted,

The Carrollton Exempted Village School District will participate in a movement sweeping the nation called #BeTheLight. The district plans to celebrate the Class of 2020 this Saturday, April 25, at 8:20 p.m., on what would have been prom night. The lights at Community Stadium will be turned on at exactly 20:20 (military time) and will remain on for 20 minutes. While school facilities remain closed and off limits, school officials

Case Farms will conduct a truckload chicken sale April 24 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Carrollton High School parking lot, located at 205 Scio Rd., Carrollton. The board of education approved use of the lot during the April 14 meeting, noting the sale will utilize a drive-thru format and be available on a first-come, first-served basis. “There is no need for persons to leave their vehicle,” noted Superintendent Dr.

Carroll County farmer Bernie Heffelbower is showing his support for frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic with hay bale art on Bark Rd. in Morges, about 500 feet south of Morges Rd. Heffelbower is shown (at left) with Jona and Alison Rohr.

By Paige HayCommunity Outreach Specialist/ Envionmental EducatorCCH Environmental GroupWith the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day April 22, it is with great satisfaction to provide you with some history of how and why Earth Day came about.You can say that Earth Day began for some by simply reading a book written in 1962 by Racheal Carson titled “Silent Spring”.This book sold on a global scale with its writing

No matter what time of the day, voters can turn in their ballots and absentee applications for election officials.A drop box for the Carroll County Board of Elections has been placed in front of the 2nd St. courthouse entrance doors. Information placed in the drop box is secure since the drop box is under surveillance 24-hours a day. It is checked at least once a day by a bi-partisan team,

Fox Twp. trio puts sewing skills to use making masks for health care workers By Carol McIntireEditorA Carroll County trio is aiding the effort to make cloth masks for local health-related facilities.Maddie Warner, her grandmother, Grace Gardner, and Dakota Hay are spending a portion of their days sitting at a sewing machine in Gardner’s Fox Twp. home doing what they can to help with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.“When they closed

By Carol McIntire, Editor A Sherrodsville man says he is lucky to be alive after a tree fell on his travel trailer in the early morning hours of April 8. Delmar Clark, who lives on a lot at the intersection of Elm and Hazelton streets, was lying in bed at the front of the trailer just after 12:30 a.m. when he heard a severe thunderstorm approaching. “I was lying on

Staff at Belle’s House, an assisted living/memory care facility, located off Antigua Rd., in Monroe Twp. are keeping residents engaged during the lockdown.Mindy Weiland, owner of Belle’s House, explained they have five residents on site. During normal operations, the house is open for family to visit on a “come and go as you please” schedule.However, with the spread of COVID-19 and the lockdown of nursing and care facilities by Ohio

By Carol McIntire, Editor Carroll County officials are urging county residents to “stay home” as they prepare for an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the near future. “This is the calm before the storm,” Health Department Director of Nursing Kelly Engelhart told county commissioners April 2. “I encourage people to stay home. Don’t go to essential businesses just because they are open to walk around. There

Friendship staff, volunteers meet needs with grab-and-go lunches, grocery delivery and kind words By Carol McIntire Editor There were smiles, waves and some much-needed socialization last Thursday as senior citizens drove through the parking lot of the Senior Friendship Center to pick up lunch. Seniors were there to pick up grab-and-go lunches prepared by the staff, but received much more in return as employees took advantage of sunshine and warmer

The remains of an individual discovered March 21 in Fox Twp. were transported to the Stark County Coroner’s office for identification. Carroll County Sheriff Dale R. Williams said his department received a call at 2:38 p.m. from the owner of property off Torch Rd. The owner recently purchased the land and was putting property stakes in the ground. Williams said the owner was riding a four-wheeler and looked into the

By Carol McIntire, Editor Carroll County remains without a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID -19) as of this morning (Thursday, March 19). Amy Campbell, office administrator at the Carroll County General Health Department, shared the news during the meeting of county commissioners.  She also expressed her appreciation to the government agencies, businesses and residents who are following recommendations issued by the health department. Kelly Engelhart, director of nursing at the

Firefighters from three departments are cleaning up at the scene of a fire at 439 High St., Carrollton. Carrollton Fire Chief Shane Thomas said no one was injured in the blaze, which was reported just before 7 a.m.  Assistant Chief Bill Wells said the fire started in an upstairs bedroom and both residents were downstairs and were able to escape from the home. Firefighters from Fox, Dellroy and Carrollton responded