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July – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the West Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. July 3 – All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at Loudon Twp. Community Center 7:30-10 a.m. Dine in or carryout
By Carol McIntire Editor The Carrollton Civic Club is back on the parade trail after a one-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. The group of civic-minded community members participated in the Memorial Day Parade with the traditional tossing of grilled hog dogs to parade goers. Dodds Funeral Home donated 1,500 hot dogs and buns for the occasion. Club officials said the supply was exhausted by the time the Big
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The Carroll County Fair is less than three weeks away. Fair board interim secretary Tammy Sanderson is preparing for the July 20-25 expo by opening the secretary’s office next week. Hours prior to the fair include July 7, 8, 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. until noon, the week of July 12 -17 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The office, located under the grandstand, will be open fair week
To the Editor: Now that the warmer weather is here, a few tips to keep your dog(s) safe! Warm weather and heated vehicles: It is a known fact that the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 100 degrees or more even if the temperature outside is 75 degrees or above if the vehicle is parked in the sun. Even a vehicle parked in the shade can heat up quickly if
A Flag Retirement ceremony was held June 14 at the VFW Fighting McCooks Post 3301 on Chase Rd., Carrollton. Commander James Newbold offered a brief history of Flag Day, which was officially established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. Newbold noted, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution June 14, 1777. The resolution states, “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white” and “the union
Just for fun…. How much do you know about the dairy industry? We gathered some fun facts, with the help of the American Dairy Association Mideast, to share what most readers aren’t aware. Enjoy! *About 73 percent of calcium available in the food supply is provided by milk and milk products. *Milk is paced with essential nutrients, including protein, calcium and vitamin D. *Chocolate milk’s combination of fluids, carbs and
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A motion to dismiss the voluntary manslaughter case against a Carroll County sheriff deputy has been filed for the second time. The motion was filed June 19 by Kimberly Kendall Corral, attorney for deputy Jacob E. Baker, in the clerk of courts office following what was scheduled as the final pre-trial hearing before Baker’s two-week trial begins July 19. Corral and Special Prosecutor Jason P. Reese of Canton met behind
A motorcycle accident June 12 closed SR 39 between Dellroy and Sherrodsville for nearly two hours. Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams said the crash occurred at 11:49 a.m. near the intersection of Fable Rd. A report filed by Officer James Lemonte said Andrew E. Hylton, 58 of 7218 Ravenna Ave. SE, Waynesburg was driving a 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle southeast on SR 39. The motorcycle went off the right side
People lined the parade route June 11 for the Augusta Strawberry Festival parade which brought out 32 entries.Winners included:Heavy Duty Engine, 1,250 gallons per minute (GPM) and over: Hanover Twp. Fire Dept. (FD).Engines and mini pumpers (1,000 GPM and under): Bergholz FD.Tanker: Fox Twp. FD.Emergency medical unit or rescue unit: Carroll County Hazmat.Oldest Fire Truck: 1947 Dodge WJ-57, Craig and Stephanie Speedy.Four Wheel Drive (grass or brush fire type unit):
Bob Johnson lands first feature win after nine years in the driver’s seat By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter May 15 was a special day for Bob Johnson. Johnson, of Harlem Springs, won the Mini Truck Class feature race at Midvale Speedway. His first feature win in a lengthy racing career. He began racing in the street stock class in 1994 and ran until 2002 with his dad, Bob; uncle,
Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. June – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the West Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 18 – Oil painting “Mountain Ridge” with Scott Taggart at 6 p.m. at Carroll
Minerva Local School District (MLSD) Superintendent Gary Chaddock presented Stan Pennock a Small Town America Civic Volunteer Award (STACVA) in recognition of his 28 years of service on the board of education during the May 25 Minerva Village Council meeting. The national STACVA program honored 100 extraordinary public service volunteers in localities with populations of less than 5,000 people. Pennock’s nomination, which was submitted by MLSD, the village of Minerva
By Carol McIntire Editor Ask John Slunt what he’s doing on any given day of the week and the reply you’ll likely get is, “Going fishing!” When Slunt, a Harlem Springs resident, is not on an area lake in his bass fishing boat, he’s likely on the water sailing one of his three sail boats. “I love the water and I love being outside,” Slunt enthusiastically stated during a recent
A Carroll County grand jury handed out 16 indictments during a full-day session June 2, including murder and felonious assault charges against a Mechanicstown woman in a chase that was bound over to Common Pleas Court from Municipal Court. Audrey Jean Cole, also known as Audrey Jean Branch, 34 of Arbor Rd. NE, was indicted on one count of murder with a firearm specification, and one count of felonious assault.
CCM Staff Report A Richmond man led law enforcement on a three-county chase last week before crashing a vehicle at the intersection of Miller Station Rd. and SR 646 in Harrison County June 3. The driver of the vehicle, 31-year-old Christopher Cutri of 5844 SR 152, Richmond, is facing charges of a third degree felony charge of Failure to Comply with the Order or Signal of a Police Officer in
Gold award boosts Air Force entry rank for Hailey Edie When Hailey Edie joined Girl Scouts in second grade, the 2021 Carrollton High School graduate had no idea how far the organization could take her, she was simply following in her mother’s footsteps. “Mom was a Girl Scout and she wanted me to join as well so, in second grade, I did,” Edie said during a phone interview last week,
Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary meets at noon at St. John’s Villa. May 26 – Free Community Blessings Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall from 5-7 p.m. Drive-thru only. For information, call 330-627-7593. Sponsored by Perrysville and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Churches. May 28 – Friday night dinner at Vet’s Club on Brenner Rd. featuring Swiss chicken from 5-8 p.m. Open to the public. June – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. –
Memorial Day weekend opening planned By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor The “Home of the Fighting McCooks” is opening Memorial Day weekend for the season under the guidance of a new manager. The Carroll County Historical Society (CCHS), which operates the McCook House Civil War Museum in Carrollton, appointed Kathy Horn as the manager. She replaces Shirley Anderson, who retired in December 2019. (Due to COVID-19, the McCook House was
Remembering the fallen Decorated Vietnam veteran Michael Maiorca is scheduled to speak during the Carrollton Memorial Day service May 31 at Westview Cemetery. Maiorca was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army when he graduated from Youngstown State University in 1968. The Carrollton resident attended officer training at Fort Benning, GA, and Jump School at Fort Sherman, Panama. He was then stationed at Fort Hood, TX, where he was
Gary D. Lee, Jr.’s prison sentence on child pornography convictions was reduced seven years during a resentencing hearing Monday in Carroll County Common Pleas Court. Lee, of Carrollton, was found guilty of two counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor and two counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor by a county petit jury Jan. 27, 2020. Judge Michael V. Repella, II sentenced Lee to 10 years in
Minerva’s Roxy Theatre will hold auditions for its next stage production, “Deathtrap,” Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1 and 2, at 6 p.m. Those auditioning should prepare a short piece to perform. The cast includes three males and two females, and production dates are Sept. 10 and 11, and 17 and 18. “Deathtrap” is the story of Sidney Bruhl, a once successful playwright whose latest stage production flops on its opening
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter The murder case of Audrey Branch was bound over to the grand jury during a preliminary hearing in Carroll County Municipal Court May 12. Branch, 34, of 6344 Arbor Rd. NE, Mechanicstown, is charged with murder and felonious assault in connection with the shooting death of Matthew Michael Mott, 32, of the same address May 3. Branch, who appeared in court, was represented by
The Senior Friendship Center is celebrating Older Americans Month and planning the re-opening of the 100 Kensington Rd. NE facility. Director Tonya Myers said this year’s theme -Communities of Strength – is the perfect theme for the past year. “We feel very blessed to live in a caring, giving, and supportive community,” she said “There have been ups and downs in the last year with the pandemic and we are pleased
By Eric Lowe CCM Contributor Amsterdam Council heard from Jefferson County Dog Warden Chad Coil and Amsterdam Police Chief Tyler Yoho regarding nuisance dogs within the village during the May 8 meeting. During a May 6 welfare check at a residence on Ridgewood Rd. in Amsterdam, Yoho was attacked by two dogs after attempting to make contact with the residents. The front door was opened from inside the home, causing
By Carol McIntire, Editor Carrollton Exempted Village School District officials set the wheels in motion to open a new Pre-K through fifth grade school in 2024. Board of education members agreed to move two mills of “inside millage” to fund the district’s portion of the $21 million project and approved an agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) that secures $8.5 million in state funding. The local share will
Seth, Julie Halfhill say God led them to open their home to foster children By Carol McIntire Editor Seth and Julie Halfhill are using the gifts God gave them to help others. As foster parents for Carroll County, the couple has opened the doors of their home to provide a temporary home for children who cannot safely remain with their primary families. For the young couple, the decision to foster
A Carroll County grand jury handed down 10 indictments for drug-related offenses during a full-day session May 5. Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett said the grand jury heard testimony from 10 witnesses. Indictments were returned against the following: JASON P. CARROLL, 38, of Troy and BENJAMIN P. HALL, 23, of Hamilton, each indicted on one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the third degree (F3) and one
County veterans organizations are moving forward with plans for Memorial Day observances after a one-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Carrollton Memorial Day Parade and observance are planned and American Legion Post 375 of Malvern is hosting a parade and ceremonies, as well as a light breakfast and lunch, all May 31. Carrollton The annual parade is scheduled May 31 beginning at 10 a.m. Lineup begins at 9
Bond set at $1 million for Audrey Jean Branch in shooting death of Matthew Mott By Carol McIntire, Editor A Mechanicstown man is dead and his girlfriend is in the Carroll County Jail, charged with his murder. Bond was set at $1 million cash for Audrey Jean Branch (who is also known as Audrey Cole), 34, of 6344 Arbor Rd. NE, Mechanicstown, during a video hearing this afternoon before Judge
John, Jeanine Moody say becoming Christians changed their lives By Carol McIntire Editor When a young soldier, who took a year of French in college, met a young French woman in 1950, it sparked a love story that has spanned 70 years. The young soldier, John Moody of Carrollton, and the young French woman, Jeanine Dulac of Chambersburg, PA., met when both attended an event at the officers’ club of
The Homestead Rendezvous, a homesteading, small farm and agricultural field day, is being held May 15 on the Bergholz Firehall grounds in Bergholz from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The field day is geared to small land owners and those interested in becoming more self-sufficient and supporting the local economy. Agricultural businesses, homesteaders and small farmers will be on-site to sell their products, promote their businesses and meet customers. A
Carroll County Sheriff Dale R. Williams confirmed a fatal shooting occurred last night in the Mechanicstown area. The Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) is leading the investigation. Williams said no other details are being released due to notification of family members. Follow the Messenger for updates as they become available.
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter The Carroll County General Health District is going to change how they distribute COVID vaccinations. Kelly Engelhart, director of nursing, explained they are moving away from mass vaccinations to outreach and community based during the April 21 meeting. “We will be going to where people live, work and play,” she stated, even though it will be slower (way to vaccinate), but the steady way
On Public Square, Carrollton The Carroll County Ministerial Association will host the county’s annual observance of The National Day of Prayer May 6 on Public Square in Carrollton. Community residents are invited to gather on Public Square (rain location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 N. Lisbon Street) to lift communities and the country in prayer. Community members will read scripture from 11 to 11:50 a.m. with the formal program to begin
CCM Staff Report Gary D. Lee will be resentenced via video conference from the Lorain Correctional Institute May 24 at 1:30 p.m. The resentencing hearing is a result of an appeal filed by Lee’s attorney, Aaron Kovalchik of North Canton, with the Seventh District Court of Appeals of Lee’s conviction in Carroll County Common Pleas Court Jan. 27, 2020, by a jury. The court reversed and vacated two convictions for
CCM Staff Report Arlen Allen Atkinson of 2101 Bellflower Rd., Malvern, was found incompetent to stand trial during a competency hearing April 12 in Common Pleas Court. Atkinson, 53, is charged with one count of Aggravated Murder, two counts of Murder, two counts of Aggravated Arson, two counts of Kidnapping and one count of Felonious Assault in connection with the Jan. 23 fire and death of his roommate, 58-year-old Scot
The Carroll County Ministerial Association will host the county’s annual observance of The National Day of Prayer May 6 on Public Square in Carrollton.Community residents are invited to gather on Public Square (rain location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 N. Lisbon Street) to lift communities and the country in prayer. Community members will read scripture from 11 to 11:50 a.m. with the formal program to begin at noon.Anyone with a need
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is celebrating with an Earth Day Cleanup Challenge. Walkers, hikers, and boaters are encouraged to grab a pair of gloves and a trash bag to pick up litter now through April 25. Participants can post photos of your cleanup to an MWCD Facebook or Instagram page using #MWCDEarthDay2021 and be entered into a drawing for a cooler filled with prizes and a gift certificate.
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter Former Carrollton residents have found their “happy place” in Hodges, AL. The owners of Rusty Armadillo Farm, Doug and Tracy McCauley, have come full circle and now reside on 61 acres in northern Alabama. The farm name came from a rusty wind chime they have owned for 20 years. Tracy grew up on a farm and Doug, in a rural area. Today they raise their
The Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) and EMS received a donation from the village of Amsterdam and Springfield Twp. to purchase needed equipment. The village and township donated a portion of the COVID-19 funds they received through the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security). With the funds from Amsterdam, the fire department purchased six sets of turnout gear. With the donation from Springfield Twp., EMS purchased a new
By Jacquie Humphrey CCM Correspondent Dellroy Council President Joe Mabie presided over the April meeting of Dellroy council after announcing Mayor Doug Ruby was resigning. Mabie said he met with Ruby the evening before and was given notice of the mayor’s resignation, as well as accepting keys to village properties. He advised Ruby’s official letter of resignation was sent to Solicitor Jenna Hokes, who was absent from the meeting. Mabie
By Carol McIntire Editor Plans are taking shape for a project to breathe new life into the former “5th St. Field” at Carrollton. Carrollton Schools board of education plans to donate 9.5 acres of land that makes up the 5th field and park to the village of Carrollton, which has some exciting plans to transform the site into a park for use by all ages. “How often do you get
Arianna Clayton wins three running events in first varsity competition Carrollton freshman Arianna Clayton won two events, placed second in another and was named the MVP of the West Holmes Knights Invitational Track Meet April 10 at Millersburg. Clayton won the 400M in a time of 1:01.23 and the 200 (26.72). She also placed second in the 100 (12.86). The Warrior girls placed fourth in the 17-team field. Highland won
By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter Carroll County fire service will have the equipment needed to operate MARCS (Multi Agency Radio Communication System) radios after a county elected official holder offered to pay their share of the cost. During the April 8 county commissioners meeting, President Bob Wirkner explained fire service received a grant from the State Fire Marshal’s office. The grant was explicit on what could and could not
Interested in what’s happening in Carroll County and who is working behind the scenes? Ask Anna Bolanz. She grew up in Carroll County and, after working out of the area for several years, is back in town. Bolanz works at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. An energetic lady, who always has a smile on her face, took a few minutes to introduce herself to the community.
The Carroll County Republican Central & Executive Committee will hold the annual Spring Dinner May 13. Keynote speaker is Secretary of State Frank LaRose. The event will be held at Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum, 3266 Dyewood Rd., SW Carrollton. A meet and greet will be held from 6 – 6:30 p.m. with dinner and commentary to start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will include chicken, rigatoni, sides, dessert and non-alcoholic
The Seventh District Court of Appeals has reversed a decision by the Carroll County Court of Common Pleas in the case of Gionino’s Pizzeria, Inc. vs. James F. Reynolds, Jr. et al and remanded the matter back to the trial court for a hearing on Gionino’s motion for injunctive relief. Gioinino’s appealed a Jan. 28, 2020, common pleas court order granting the preliminary injunction in part and dening part of
