Category: Local

By Carol McIntire Editor Cliff Miller’s efforts to preserve soil and water resources in Carroll County and his ability to challenge others to think outside the box and achieve more will live on for many years. Miller, who died in March after a battle with cancer, and his wife, Jeannine, were recognized at the 77th annual meeting of the Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) as the Cooperator of

The last issue of September features articles on many fall favorites, such as the Algonquin Mill Festival, Scarecrows on the Square, haunted houses and corn mazes. Find out what’s up in the fall farm special section, how your sports teams are doing and more.

Pick up a copy of the Sept. 22 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands today. Interested in the Civil War? Learn about the large quilt display at the McCook House Museum. Find out about fall activities, court news, school board meetings and councils.

By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter Carrollton Council approved fall activities within the village during the Sept. 13 meeting.  Council approved use of Public Square for what Village Administrator Mark Wells dubbed the annual “square crows” event sponsored by the Carroll County Visitors Bureau. Families, individuals, organizations, groups and businesses will decorate themed scarecrows for display Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Judging will be at 12:30 p.m. “Square

From tattered to modern day award winners, McCook House display features them all  By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor A quilt display is taking place at the McCook House Civil War Museum Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 9. The quilt show features an array of 90 quilts ranging from very old made by owners’ great great grandparents to unique new patterns.  A few are

Sept. 20 opening planned for Grand Tea Room By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor Gorgeous, magnificent, spectacular, elegant, luxurious, lavish, striking, breath-taking and just plain, wow.  There may be too many words or simply, no words to describe the moment you walk through the door into the Grand Tea Room in the Historic Van Horne building opposite Public Square in Carrollton.  The Victorian tea room will open its doors Sept.

The Sept. 15 issue of The Carroll County Messenger is on newsstands today. Inside you will find articles on Remembering 9-11, upcoming activities and concerts and learn about a new business opening in the Historic Van Horne Building. Also catch up on school news, sports and see what’s for sale in the classifieds.

The Cars are the Stars: A Night at the Roxy, a one-of-a-kind car show starring a cast of premiere automobiles and benefiting Minerva’s Roxy Theatre, is set Saturday, Sept. 25, from 5-10 p.m., on N. Market St. in Minerva. Featured will be the Ford GT40 that was recorded for the engine sounds in “Ford v. Ferrari,” a 1967 Shelby GT500E “Eleanor” from “Gone in 60 Seconds,” a 1971 Lamborghini Miura

Memorial event planned to remember fallen, honor first responders for what they do every day Carroll County will remember the fallen on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a 9-11-01 memorial event Sept. 11.  “All are welcome to come together in memory of the day that changed a nation 20 years ago and to honor all first responders who risk their lives to save others

By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor Sam and Leisa Arnold of Dellroy were named the Carroll County Firefighters Association (CCFFA) Fire Fighters of the Year during the awards presentation at the Dellroy Homecoming Aug. 12. Sam is an 11-year member of the Dellroy Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD), where he serves as a captain. Leisa is a member of DVFD. Instead of fighting fires, she runs the K9 unit. The Arnolds

Banner honoring War War I casualty John Adams is first to go up outside American Legion Post 442 By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor The sun was shining brightly in the vivid blue sky Aug. 21 when family and friends gathered to honor the late John Adams of Salineville. The gathering was held at the American Legion John Adams Post 442 in Salineville to hang a military banner in his

Dancing on the Bridge festival will take place Sept. 11 from noon – 11 p.m. at Malvern Community Park. Sponsored by the Malvern Community Development Fund (MCDF) with support from the Ohio Arts Council, the festival features a kids’ play area, car show, vendors, musical entertainment and more.  The inaugural festival was held on the “downtown bridge” and celebrated the completion of the bridge project. It has been held in

By Leigh Ann RutledgeAssociate Editor Nothing takes you back to your childhood like stopping at a dairy bar and getting an ice cream cone.Joanne Saylor makes that trip each day and has for many years. She and husband, Marc, own the B & F Dairy Bar in Scio. They purchased the dairy bar from her parents, Rex and Connie Felgenhauer.The Felgenhauers, along with Carl Beamer, purchased the dairy bar in

Two feet separated the top two teams in the 52-inch class of the open to the world pony pull, held Saturday morning. Bill Cole of Mt. Vernon earned the win as his team of ponies, named Fred and Maggie, pulled the sled three-feet six-inches with 7,000 pound of weight loaded on it. Second place went to Bob Frances with a distance of one-feet, six-inches.  Third went to Camden Mattos of

Jason Ulman began “recycling” when he was included in a video waste management filmed when he attended Willis Elementary School. Now an adult, Ulman of Salineville continues the practice. He received a Best in Show for his scarecrows, Irene and Ivan, in the Up-cycled or Recycled Division in the any other item made from recycled material. Previously, Ulman grew a garden and needed something to keep the crows away. Irene

Among the many pullers at the Carroll County Fair Monday evening tractor pull were two boys who made their “maiden voyage” down the pulling track. One boy hopes to start a tradition, while the other one is the third generation of his family to pull transfer at the Carroll County. Landon Barna, 11, and Case Rector, 11, hooked to the Track Boss sled for the first of many hooks to

By Carol McIntire Editor Carroll County Ag Society officials were over the top happy with attendance figures from the 2021 expo, which closed with a lot of noise and smoke Sunday night. Jessica Edie, who managed admission gates along with Rick Popadak and Bethany Davis, said 225,806 people paid admission at the gate, which does not include membership and exhibitor tickets or 4-H members. Tammy Sanderson, interim secretary said over

Pick up the July 28 issue of The Carroll County Messenger on newsstands today! Read about the Carroll County Fair including attendance, junior fair results and other activities. Other features include the Baker trial, the 9-11 ceremony study, classifieds and auctions and much, much more. The news you want from people you know!

By Carol McIntire Editor Jurors heard from the Stark County deputy coroner who performed the autopsy on Robert S. “Bobby” Sikon, III, the man who made the 911 call standing along SR 171 and the woman who was driving the truck Sikon was riding in Nov. 16, 2019: the day he was shot and killed by Carroll County Sheriff Deputy Jacob E. Baker. Baker is facing one charge of involuntary

Carroll County 4-H members who earned outstanding and/or state fair berths were recognized July 14 during a ceremony. To be eligible for an outstanding and/or state fair berth, members must have received an excellent at still project judging July 10. Members included: Cake Decorating Outstanding of the day: Hannah Romeo,  Roselle Fisher, Anna Miller and Olivia Maher. Jr. state fair delegate: Olivia Maher, delegate and Anna Miller, alternate.  Sr. state

As beekeepers remove hive from old tree By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter What was all the buzz on W. Main St. in Carrollton July 12? Bees, bees and more bees! A tree located near the intersection of W. Main St. and Moody Ave. was slated for removal. However, two honey bee hives were located in two separate branches. Property owners Jeff and Leslie Lucas wanted the bees moved before

$.5 million structure mimics Rosebud Mining Complex Construction of a new half million dollar show arena at the Carroll County Fair Grounds was completed just in time for the 2021 expo. The new 70×140 foot building is a duplicate of the Rosebud Mining Complex (built in 2012) and is located on the site of the former Metal Barn at the north end of the fair grounds. Fair Board member Ray

The July 14 issue of The Carroll County Messenger inlcudes a 40-page Fair Tab featuring fair schedules, event information, people who participate in fair events and those who make the fair run smoothly. Pick up your copy today!

Local cartoonist Duane M. Abel recently signed with United Front Films as a screenwriter, with his first project “A Papermill Pond Romance” to begin filming in the spring of 2022. The romantic comedy will be helmed by Lana Read, who last directed Abel in the upcoming “An Unintentional Christmas”. Abel resides in Carroll County with his wife and two boys. His comic strip series ZED appears in over 40 publications spanning 24 states

This week The Messenger features stories on electronic monitoring, outstanding Hornet athletes, Kevin Butterfield’s new business venture, find a yard sale or auction and more.

Health officials encourage residents to protect themselves from ticks CCM Staff Report The number of cases of Lyme disease in Ohio and Carroll County has increased significantly over the last 10 years. According to the Ohio Department of Health, in 2010, 44 cases of human Lyme disease were reported. In 2019, that number jumped to 468. From 2018 to 2019, cases increased from 293-468. In comparison, Carroll County reported 35