Category: Local

A card shower is being held in honor of Wilma Grigsby’s 95th birthday April 13. Wilma resides at Centreville Assisted Living and loves playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She loved crocheting and canning. She is a member of Carroll Eastern Star and the United Presbyterian Church. Prior to retirement, she was employed at Peacock Cleaners and the Villa Restaurant. Wilma has two children, Diane (Ed) Warner

By Carol McIntire Editor Dellroy Community Hall was built by a group of community-minded residents in the 1990’s for the benefit of the small community. Today, a committee of Dellroy Council is aiming to keep it that way. Building Committee members Amy Graham, L.B. Palmer and Matt Michel are mounting a campaign to return the hall to its former status in the community and make it a break-even or profitable

Court to conduct new sentencing hearing The Seventh District Court of Appeals reversed and vacated two convictions for pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor (importing the material into the state of Ohio) in the case of Gary D. Lee, Jr. of Carrollton last week and upheld his conviction on two counts pandering obscenity involving a minor (possession of obscene material). Lee, who was 45 at the time, was convicted

Area churches are planning special events for Easter. •Stillfork Presbyterian Church in Augusta will hold Maundy Thursday with Rev. Ryan Hale April 1 at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday services will begin at 9:30 a.m. •Maundy Thursday will be held at the Perrysville United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. and an outdoor Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m.  Easter Services will also be held at Pleasant Hill Church at 9 a.m.

The Carroll County Daffodil Sale began “on a cold November night in 1973” when Carroll County Extension Agent Jim Clay and a group of locals involved in the dairy industry met to see if there was enough interest or a need for a dairy sale. The sale was held yearly (except 1990) the last Tuesday of March every year through 2018. After COVID-19 hit and the sale was not held

By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor Mason Stackhouse and Chris Gamble share a love of cruising in a nice, clean vehicle. Both men have been involved with detailing automobiles for several years and decided to combine their talents and open “Warrior Wash & Detail.” The new business, which opened March 8, is located at 617 Canton Rd. NW, Carrollton, in the front section of the R & L Auto Service

By Carol McIntire Editor Emergency Services Appreciation Day took on a new look this year. The annual appreciation event that recognizes emergency personnel from the disciplines of firefighting, emergency medical services, police and sheriff service was expanded to include a resolution for lifetime service to the community and citizen valor. Commissioner President Bob  Wirkner  presided over the ceremony, held during the March 18 meeting of commissioners.  He noted the 2020

Bond was set at $100,000 personal recognizance for a Sherrodsville man facing multiple sex-related charged. Carroll County Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella, II, set bond for Rickie A. Garbrandt, 57, of 6382 Crane Rd. SW, during an arraignment hearing March 18. He entered a not guilty pleas to all 13 charges. A grand jury indicted Garbrandt March 3 on two counts of Rape, each a first-degree felony (F1), one

Carrollton Village Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 8:59 a.m. March 17 at 6430 Chase Rd. According to Chief Shane Thomas, the home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived and was a total loss. The homeowner was not injured. Bergholz, Fox Twp. and Loudon Twp. fire departments provided mutual aid.

Creates need to change address for some residents By Carol McIntire Editor As technology evolves, previous house numbering systems used in Carroll County are leaving some homeowners in danger of not receiving emergency assistance in a timely manner. Regional Planning Director Tom Konst brought the problem to the attention of county commissioners last week, saying of his duties is to assign house numbers. “With the new 9-1-1 system, trying to

The Minerva Community Charitable Fund (MCCF) held its annual meeting via Zoom Jan. 28, electing officers, appointing new board members, highlighting grants given during 2020 and thanking donors. Roger Bartley, who was elected chair during the meeting, noted 2020 grants were awarded to the Minerva Senior Center to aid with the delivery of meals during COVID-19, the Roxy Theatre for a handicap-accessible restroom and the production of “The Odd Couple”,

Our Lady of Carroll County Knights of Columbus 15401 will hold an all-day fish fry Friday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the church hall on the corner of Moody Ave. Fried fish and baked salmon patty dinners will be available. Sides available include onion rings, fresh cut fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and applesauce. Individually packaged desserts will be included with all dinners. New this year will

“Soybeans” are the theme of the window display at the Carroll County District Library in recognition of National Ag Day, March 23. The display, an outreach of the Carroll County Farm Bureau, will be on view until the first part of April. Vickie Caldwell has been decorating a library window for 18 years. Themes revolve around a “book of the year” chosen by the Farm Bureau. The book featured is

‘for little kid from Carrollton’ By Carol McIntire Editor Many of us find ourselves sitting in front of the television watching a college or professional championship contest and wondering… “What would it be like to participate in a post game celebration – confetti falling from the sky, hugs, smiles, tears, trophies and overwhelming joy?” For most of us, it’s only a dream, but for one Carrollton native, it became reality

Leetonia man dies from injuries, two others hospitalized CCM Staff Report A Leetonia man was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash at 12:49 p.m. March 5 at the intersection of SR 171 and SR9. Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams identified the deceased as Lawrence A. Darner, 79 of Leetonia. Williams said Darner and his granddaughter, 21-year-old Madison Yvonne Woody of the same address, were taken to Aultman

Local agronomist named certified crop advisor of the year Thomas Puch was named the 2021 Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) of the Year recently by the Ohio Certified Crop Advisor Program. Puch, of Carrollton, is an agronomist at Heritage Cooperative, responsible for developing nutrient management plans, making weed management and seed recommendations, taking soil samples, scouting and more. His total-farm approach helps growers improve profitability, while also increasing their awareness of

By Eric Lowe CCM Contributor At approximately 5:30 a.m. Feb. 22, Bergholz Fire department received a call regarding a structure fire at the home of Jeff and Jessica Puckett at 8473 Township Road 263 in Bergholz. Homeowner Jeff Puckett told the Messenger he left the residence just minutes before he received a call telling him the home was on fire. “I just left for work and I no more than

Former Carroll County Board of Elections (BOE) clerk (2015-2016) Valerie Gardner, was appointed to a seat on the elections board by the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee Feb. 8. “I’ve served my community and our elections process in so many ways, and I see this as another way to provide my knowledge and skills to help the people of Carroll County,” said Gardner. She serves as fiscal officer for the

A long-awaited student art gallery is debuting at the Carroll County Arts Center (CCAC). With many art shows  cancelled due to COVID-19, the gallery gives local K-12 students a place to display their artistic creations. Students can bring in up to three items choosing to sell or not sell them. Broc Dingler, 10, is one of the artists taking advantage of this opportunity. He is the son of Ericka and

Arlen Atkinson indicted on murder, arson, kidnapping, felonious assault charges By Leigh Ann Rutledge and Carol McIntire One day after Arlen A. Atkinson appeared in Carroll County Municipal Court via video conference for a preliminary hearing, a Carroll County grand jury handed down an indictment charging him with the Jan. 23 death of his roommate. Atkinson, 53, of 2101 Bellflower Rd., Malvern, is facing one count of Aggravated Murder, two

Over $.5 million price tag on renovation, the first in the jail’s 46-year history By Carol McIntire Editor For the first time in its nearly 46-year history, the Carroll County jail is about to undergo a major renovation project at a cost of over a half million dollars. Commissioner Jeff Ohler, who is managing the project, said the work is long overdue. “We’ve dodged the bullet for quite a few

The Carroll County Democratic Party donated $1,120 to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Carrollton as part of a National Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. President Joe Biden’s inaugural committee promoted the day of service as part of festivities ahead of the Jan.20 inauguration. The committee worked with organizations on the state, local and national level, as well as, service leaders and members of various

The Snowman on the Square event will take place Feb. 15. Anyone wishing to participate must pre-register by Feb. 10. Cost to enter is $5. Checks should be made payable to the Carroll County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB). Entry forms can be picked up at the CVB/Chamber office, The Yellow Brick Church, 253 S. Lisbon St., or downloaded at yellowbrickchurch.org/snowmen. The event is sponsored by the CCCVB and Carrollton

By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor When you think of teenagers, you often picture them hanging out with friends, playing video games or shooting hoops. Nate Stoffer spends his time honing  his skills as a woodworker. He opened his business, NCS Cabin Creations, on Etsy in August 2020, which sells handmade log furniture, centerpieces and other items. Stoffer, son of Brian and Sarah Stoffer of Carrollton, is 13 years old

A Brown Twp. man accused of dousing another man with gasoline and setting him on fire Jan. 23 is being held in the Carroll County Jail on a $2 million cash bond. Arlen A. Atkinson, 53, of 2101 Bellflower Rd., Malvern, appeared Monday afternoon in Carroll County Municipal Court before Judge Gary L. Willen on charges of Aggravated Murder, Murder, Aggravated Arson and Felonious Assault. Public Defender Steven Kandel was