Category: News

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 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

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.

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