Category: Local

Absentee voting continues for primary election

By Leigh Ann RutledgeCCM Reporter The Carroll County Board of Elections met March 17 for their monthly meeting. However, instead of meeting prior to the opening of polling places, they met at 9 a.m. State Board of Election offices received a directive from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose stating, “The March 17, 2020, Presidential Primary Election is suspended until June 2, 2020. The directive was issued due to the

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Carroll County Veterans Service Commission suspends walk-in, transportation services

Carroll County Veterans Service Commission officials closed the office to walk-in visits until Governor Mike DeWine recalls the state of emergency issued last week. Cynthia Black, executive director, said a self-service station is set up in the entrance at the 160 2nd St., NW, Carrollton, office which will be open during normal business hours where visitors will find information, applications and a drop box for paperwork. Employees will continue working,

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Try a carryout meal from your favorite restaurant!

Following is a list of locally-owned restaurants impacted by Governor Mike DeWine’s order to close indefinitely who are now offering carryout service. Most of your favorite eateries and food service businesses remain open with altered schedules and guidelines. *AIRPORT RESTAURANT: Full menu available for carryout 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place orders by calling 330-627-5250. *HEARTLAND HILL RESTAURANT: Full menu available 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage

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Health Dept. urges cancellation of social gatherings in Carroll County

The Carroll County General Health District (CCGHD) continues to work with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update the community and healthcare providers regarding the latest developments of coronavirus (COVID-19). The risk to the general American public remains low, however, they are encouraging everyone to consider preparedness efforts for when COVID-19 is spreading in our community. The health department has

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Oil and gas production continues to climb

Oil and natural gas production in Ohio horizontal wells continues to increase.  Figures released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week show oil production increased by 17.08 percent and gas production increased 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Horizontal shale wells produced 6,803,057 barrels of oil, up from 5,810,484 the previous year and 684,771,042 Mcf (685 billion cubic feet)

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Chuck Huddleston displays a duck he carved from walnut, a piece that required 400 hours to complete.

For the love of Birds

Carving is more than a hobby for Chuck Huddleston, it’s a passion Chuck Huddleston’s back yard is filled with bird feeders that provide inspiration for the 76-year-old’s hobby – carving wood.  “My goal is to carve one of each of the species of birds that come to the feeders,” Huddleston said last week from his Leesville Lake area home.  The retired mail carrier and Regional Planning director is well on

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