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Officials from Encino Energy and Energy Transfer (Rover Pipeline) joined Loudon Township trustees July 24 for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the updated Loudon Township Community Center Park.The park, located adjacent to the Community Center, received a major upgrade with funds provided by the two oil and gas companies.Encino provided $5,400 of the $7,400 project and Energy Transfer picked up the balance.“We are very grateful to receive the donations to

Seth Kandel became Boy Scout Troop 155’s 129 Eagle Scout in December 2019 when his Board of Review was held.He completed his project, to plan and fill emergency “Go Buckets” at Brown Local School, in the spring of 2018. He provided a power point presentation, which included pictures and explanations for items inside the bucket as well as “outside the box thinking” for many items. The presentation included first aid

By Carol McIntireEditorAs the Ohio Department of Energy was preparing to release its Appalachian Energy and Petrochemical Renaissance Report examining the economic progress provided by the oil and gas industry the world was hit by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.With the pandemic, oil and gas prices plunged leaving lease owners with much smaller royalty checks than they had become accustomed to over the last few years.Jackie Stewart, director of External Affairs

Grandpa, son and grandson tackle truck restoration project By Leigh Ann RutledgeAssociate Editor Three men + Chevy pick up = Truck Norris.Three generations of Stackhouse men are rebuilding a 1987 Chevy square body 4×4 straight cab truck to its original glory, and then some. It will be dubbed “Truck Norris.” Chatting with the trio, you realize instantly automobiles are more than a means of transportation or a way to earn

By Eric LoweCCM CorrespondentAmsterdam officials have been busy addressing concerns from residents regarding dust, road damage, and water lines breaking during the installation of sewage lines and a sewage treatment facility. Village officials note inconveniences are to be expected.The village is undergoing a transformation with construction equipment constantly on the move, materials continuously being brought in, and construction signs and stop lights placed and replaced throughout the village. With what

The children of Neala Howell are hosting a card shower to celebrate her 80th birthday July 27.Neala is a graduate of Carrollton High School and a life-long Carroll County resident. She owned the Virginia Restaurant and Lounge.She is an avid book reader and enjoys spending time with family and friends.She has five children, Ray, Terry, Jennifer, Andy and Corey; 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.Cards may be sent to 350

Mary Young was flying high on her 95th birthday July 7.Young, of Carrollton, and her family ate lunch on the deck at the Airport Restaurant in Carrollton. As they finished, a male and female sat at another table on the deck. Young’s daughter, JoAnn Dennis, began passing out pieces of birthday cake. The pilot, Jessica Meiris of Colorado Springs, CO, and co-pilot, Larry Sipley of Zoar, asked Mary what was

By Carol McIntireEditor Jim and Betty Griffeth accepted the Eastern Ohio Development Association’s (EODA) Emerging Business Excellence award during a ceremony at the new North Lisbon St., Carrollton, location of Griffeth and Son Trucking last week.Carroll County Economic Development Director Chris Modranski, who nominated the company for the multi-county award, made the presentation.“What began with a surprise truck purchase in 1987 has turned into a well-established, family-owned and operated business,”

By Eric LoweCCM Correspondent At some point, you may have seen Kathy’s Little Kitchens concession stands at auctions, businesses, festivals, fairs, or many public and private entertainment events, even birthday parties and anniversaries.What started out as a young girl’s passion for cooking, quickly became a catalyst for customers to experience what owner / operator Kathy Randalson offers. Kathy is often gauging interest around the surrounding area as to which food

Junior Fair sale proceeds finance Augusta teen’s new business venture By Carol McIntireEditor Kyle Hawk isn’t sitting around waiting for a business opportunity to arrive on his doorstep.The 19-year-old Kensington area teen is building a successful business from the ground up with grit and determination.He spent his younger years growing up on the family farm with his parents, Jeff and Mary Hawk, learning responsibility and a good work ethic by

COVID-19 blamed for delay By Carol McIntireEditor Carroll County Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella, II, did last week what he said he wouldn’t do in January – postpone the Matthew H. Little involuntary manslaughter trial.During what was to be the final pre-trial hearing prior to the start of the July 13 trial, Repella said the reason for the continuation was COVID-19.“In January I said we were going to stick

By Carol McIntireEditorA Carrollton teen is scheduled to play for a share of $25,000 in prize money at the American Cornhole League (ACL) Pro Invitational this weekend in Philadelphia, PA.Trey Burchfield, son of Misty and Shaun Burchfield, and his partner, Derrick King of Kentucky, earned a spot in the July 4 event by winning the South Bend Pro Invitational Qualifier in South Bend, IN, June 6. The eight-team tournament will

By Carol McIntireEditorMissy Burchfield was named director of the Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison Solid Waste District board last month.Carroll County Commissioner Bob Wirkner, who serves on the board alongside commissioners from all three counties, said Burchfield had been performing the duties of the director since Barb Walton abruptly resigned in late January.At that time, Burchfield had the title of administrative assistant.She will serve a six-month probationary period at a wage of

With compilation of BarbWire columns in new book By Carol McIntireEditorLife on the farm is all Barb Lumley has ever known. Over 80 years, she built a treasure chest of memories she is now sharing with others through a collection of original columns published in a book titled “Black & White and Read All Over”.Born in 1939, Barb was the fifth generation of her family to be raised on the

By Carol McIntireEditorA new firefighter stands ready to protect the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department station on Harrison St. (SR 183).Well, he’s not the typical firefighter. He’s a stately metal sculpture that commands attention, standing six-feet, six-inches tall and hoisted on a sign high above the ground.The statue, a creation of artist Patrick Buckohr of Canton, was moved into place last week along with a new sign signifying the home of

A “Car of the Week” will be chosen from those at the Carrollton Cruise In held each Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. on Public Square. A guest judge will choose the winner based on his or her criteria. The owner and the “ride” will be featured in The Messenger.  The first week winner was Rich Henderson’s 1958 Chevy. “It’s a street rod not your grandpa’s old car,” Henderson said. “I

By Carol McIntire Editor Countians holding on to the chance there would be some type of a junior fair event for 4-H and FFA members in 2020 had their hopes dashed last night when the Carroll County Ag Society (fair board) failed to muster enough votes to rescind a June 2 vote to cancel the fair. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine added an incentive for fair boards to conduct junior fairs

‘My goal is to sell the business as operational, help the new owner get running and then retire.’ By Carol McIntireEditorAsk Jim Myers what he plans to do when he retires and you’ll get a simple answer without hesitation, “Whatever I want.”At age 68, Myers is beginning to look toward the day when he hangs up his well-worn denim apron for the final time, but has a few things to