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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

Marine captain shares story of 2nd Battalion 9th Marines of Echo Company By Carol McIntire Editor The quiet echo of guests joining Lucy Pridemore in an acapella rendition of the National Anthem at Westview Cemetery May 30 set the mood  for Retired Marine Captain Jefferson Sarchione to share a very personal story that drove home the true meaning of Memorial Day – to honor and mourn those who died while serving

Carroll County Ag Society (fair board) members celebrated the naming of the new show complex on the county fairgrounds during the May meeting.  The 70-by-140-feet complex was completed just in time for the 2021 county fair and was named the Ashton Event Center during the annual fair board meeting in November 2021. May 17, members of the Ashton Preservation Association and fair board members gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

By Latha Sushil Bhavnani Coordinator Communications & Marketing Auburn University College of Nursing Chelsea (McIntire) Gayre, Auburn University College of Nursing (AUCON) MSN Nurse Practitioner student, was selected to receive the 2022 Albert Schweitzer Fellowship.  It is an opportunity where fellows will learn to effectively address social factors that impact health and develop lifelong leadership skills. In doing so, they will follow the example set by famed physician-humanitarian Albert Schweitzer for whom

Pick up the May 25 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands this afternoon for information on Memorial Day ceremonies, graduation info and sports information. Learn about filming of a movie in the area, MWCD’s new deal, classifieds and more.

Military veterans are scheduled to speak at Memorial Day services at Carrollton, Malvern and Minerva during Memorial Day observances. Jefferson Sarchione, a retired Marine Corps captain, will speak at Westview Cemetery in Carrollton at 11 a.m. and Marine veteran Charles Pearson will speak at Bethlehem Cemetery near Malvern at approximately 9:30 a.m., both May 30. State Representative Reggie Stolzfus will speak at the Memorial Program at Liberty Cemetery, Blade Road

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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,

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 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

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 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