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By Carol McIntire Editor Harry and Dee Horstman share a love story that has spanned more than six decades. The Scio couple, who will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary June 13, met at a young age, became engaged when she told him she wanted to date someone else and have experienced the good and bad in life together into their golden years.  “We were both from Scio so we knew

Carrollton Village firefighters are en route to a brush fire in the 5000 block of Alamo Rd.

Scott Shortland, an employee of the Carrollton location of Modern Auto and Truck Parts, is the company’s 2023 employee of the year.The Carrollton native has been associated with the Carrollton store for 43 years.The nomination was based on Shortland’s dedication to the Carrollton team as well as his continual contributions to the store as a whole.“His positive actions, unrivaled insight and willingness to work with others over the past year

Carroll County business and community leaders and interested residents are invited to attend a special briefing on carbon capture, hydrogen production and related infrastructure development activities.The briefing is sponsored by the Carroll County Farm Bureau and will be held Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Carrollton High School Performing Arts Center.The program will be facilitated by Dale Arnold, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) director for Energy, Utility and Local

Seniors Ashlee Garner and Josh Carman were crowned Carrollton High School Winter Homecoming queen and king last week.The two senior athletes were crowned by 2023 Queen Molly Brace and King Micah Barkan during a ceremony prior to the Carrollton v West Branch basketball game Feb. 2.The pair received sashes presented by senior Claire Hostetler and trophies from senior Hillari Baker. The queen’s bouquet was presented by senior Lincoln Mallarnee and

Carrollton Village firefighters were called to the 6000 block of Mackel Rd. at 2:40 p.m. today for a mower on fire. A Co-Op worker was reportedly clearing a field under power lines when the mower caught on fire. Firefighters also responded to gas line leak on Daniel Ave, Carrollton, and a garage fire on near the intersection of Bellflower Rd. and Ridge Circle this morning.

An exciting change has taken place at McBane Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.Alec McBane, the fifth generation of the McBane family, joined the longstanding agency Jan. 8.He is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he studied business and was able to take insurance specific classes. Currently, he is studying for his property and casualty license and will work as a producer of both personal and commercial lines insurance.James

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter   Loaves & Fishes food pantry, along with St. Vincent DePaul, are on the move from a building on Moody Avenue to a new location at 343 2nd St., Carrollton.  “Progress is going every day and we are right in the middle of actively moving,” said Rev. Gordon Warner, Loaves & Fishes director of 25 years. “We will for sure be out before the Feb.

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCarroll County Commissioners announced a list of agencies receiving general fund grants during the Jan. 18 meeting.Commissioner President Robert Wirkner noted during the session, bills were “unusnually high” and offered an explanation.Included in the $951,672.50 total for bills was $560,153 in grants to county agencies and organizations from the county general fund.There is also a reimbursement grant from the state, Healthy Aging Grant, that totals $37,420.“I want

In light of forecasted snowfall, Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles. “Ever-changing weather patterns during the winter can catch drivers off guard. You can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by ensuring your vehicle is ready for the season, adopting winter driving techniques and following general roadway safely,” they advise. Last winter, there were 10,256 crashes on

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterMike and Kerri Lambert, owners of Century Farms barn wedding venue, share the singular focus of convenience and the reduction of stress when it comes to the bride and groom’s big day.“I think what makes us unique in our approach as owners is we have been through all of this ourselves and this gives us the ability to be more accommodating to customers, not just on the

By Thomas Clapper By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterNew Councilman Justin Wadsworth was sworn onto Malvern Council at the Jan. 3 meeting and standing rules of council were approved.Mayor Bob DeLong and Councilman Jan Wackerly were also sworn after re-election by Solicitor Chad Murdock. Council welcomed Wadsworth as its newest member at the end of the meeting.Councilwoman Barb Burgess was once again nominated and voted council president.In an unrelated matter, Fiscal Officer

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterMike and Kerri Lambert, owners of Century Farms barn wedding venue, share the singular focus of convenience and the reduction of stress when it comes to the bride and groom’s big day.“I think what makes us unique in our approach as owners is we have been through all of this ourselves and this gives us the ability to be more accommodating to customers, not just on the

A Canton man was indicted on several felony charges relating to an incident that occurred Dec. 30 in Carrollton.  JOSHUA A. YOHO, 31, of Canton was indicted on two counts of Aggravated Burglary, first-degree felonies, Burglary, a second-degree felony; Felonious Assault, a second-degree felony; Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony; and Disrupting Public Services, a fourth-degree felony.  Yoho is accused of forcing his way into the Carrollton residence of a

After a three-year hiatus, the popular Boy Scout Troop 141’s Ham Dinner is returning! Troop officials announced last week the dinner will be held Feb. 19 (Presidents’ Day) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Carrollton Elementary cafeteria, located on Third St. NE in Carrollton.  The popular ham dinner will be served in the cafeteria or ticket holders can opt for a carry-out container. The meal consists of ham, scalloped

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Village Council re-organized at its Jan. 8 meeting, retaining Wilma Lambert as council president.  Lambert won the vote after Councilman Chris Barto made a failed attempt at nominating Councilman Corey Yeager as president.  “I think Wilma has done an excellent job, but I remember we used to switch the position around and I think Yeager would be a strong candidate,” said Barto before the

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carroll County Commissioners re-organized and appointed Commissioner Robert Wirkner as president at the Jan. 4 meeting.  “I would like to thank Commissioner Chris Modranski for his service as president,” said Wirkner who will now lead each meeting.  Commissioner Donald Leggett II was chosen as vice president. Other appointments include: Christopher R. Modranski to the OMEGA Executive Board with Robert E. Wirkner as alternate for a

Stuart Grunder, history and social studies teacher at Minerva High School, has been selected as the 2023-2024 Department of Ohio American Legion Educator of The Year.  Grunder was nominated by American Legion Post 357 of Minerva. The award presentation will be made during the Department Mid-Winter Conference of the Year Awards Banquet Jan. 20 in Columbus. Grunder has been teaching for 34 years. He graduated from Bowling Green State University

By Carol McIntireEditorAs a youngster, Andrew O’Brien had an attraction to blue skies, puffy clouds and airplanes.The Carrollton native earned his private pilot’s license while still in high school, June 25, 2007. After attaining his goal, he landed a job and left the field of aviation, but it never left his mind.“There’s nothing cheap about flying and owning airplanes,” O’Brien said from his new home in Colorado last week. “I

By Carol McIntireEditorCarrollton Council approved spending $197,000 to purchase new filters for the village’s water plant, but not before council fired several questions at the department superintendent.Several village residents attended a Jan. 2 special meeting, many with concerns over discolored water in their homes.Water Superintendent Derik Kaltenbaugh acknowledged the filters are the cause of the discoloration of water in some sections of town as the filters are not working properly

By Carol McIntire, Editor A $2.5 million settlement has been reached in a 2020 lawsuit filed by the family of the late Robert S. (Bobby) Sikon, III against Carroll County, Sheriff Dale Williams (now deceased) and Deputy Jacob Baker. Baker, in his capacity as a deputy sheriff, shot Sikon four times in the back Nov. 16, 2019, in New Harrisburg during a traffic stop. Sikon was transported by ambulance to

The list of candidates for the March 19 primary election in Carroll County contains only familiar names.No one, other than incumbents, filed petition to seek party nominations to the 10 open county offices.Those filing for re-election include:Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella, II; Coroner Mandal B. Haas, County Commissioner (Jan. 2 term) Robert E. Wirkner, County Commissioner (Jan. 3 term) Christopher Modranski, Engineer Brian J. Wise, Prosecuting Attorney Steven D.

A major Carroll County project is included in the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA)’s regional Appalachian Community Grant (ACG) Program application called Destination Appalachia: Pathway to Prosperity.The project application was submitted Dec. 8 and is under review by the Governor’s Office of Appalachia for potential funding.Among the 41 regionally transformative projects from across the 10-county OMEGA region, is the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Pool and Community Wellness Center, a project

By Carol McIntire Editor Mary Lipinsky is excited about her new business venture as owner of Bedrock Tax Service in Carrollton.  The Carrollton High School graduate and county resident recently purchased the former Carrollton office of Advantage Tax at 911 Canton Rd. NW, Suite A, completed a remodel and opened the doors under the new name of Bedrock Tax Service. “I’m the new owner, but I’m not new to the

by Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Village Council passed an ordinance creating a moratorium against medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries within the village at its Dec. 19 meeting. “This (Ordinance 2023-50) is a temporary ban so council can look into zoning and have time for more guidance in something new to our state,” said Solicitor Clark Battista. This will allow council to be more selective of where to allow a dispensary,

Twins Eric and Craig Brackin became Malvern Troop 155’s 136th and 137th Eagle Scouts at its Winter Court of Honor on Dec. 2 at Good Shepherd Hall in Malvern. Eric Brackin is Troop 155’s 136th Eagle Scout. He is the son of Jim and Leslie Brackin, of Carrollton. He is a senior at Carrollton High School. He is a 5 year Troop member, 4th year Pipestone, 5th year Polar Bear,

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Kessler’s Pizza brings more variety to the Carrollton pizza scene and offers custom made pizzas in a variety of ways.  Owners Rachelle and Kurt Kessler decided it was time to open their own pizzeria about a year ago and haven’t looked back since the first day on Sept. 26.  “We are not opening to bring competition to the pizza world in Carrollton,” said Rachelle. “When

By Carol McIntire Editor If you’ve been an auto mechanic most of your life and have a substantial collection of hubcaps, what do you do with them? If you are longtime mechanic Parke Butterfied, his wife, Betty, and son Kevin, you create a hubcap Christmas tree and share it with others! Parke and Betty, who reside at 301 2nd St. SW, Carrollton, got the idea from a car show they

By Carol McIntire Editor Ceremonies in Grandview and Westview cemeteries in Carrollton were two of over 4,100 locations where live pine wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans as part of the Wreaths Across America program Dec. 16.  Emily Ayers and Kim Berry headed ceremonies and wreath placements at the two cemeteries, the first time such a ceremony has taken place in Carrollton. The sisters conducted research to locate

Twenty new members were inducted into the Carrollton High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) during a Nov. 20 ceremony in the high school performing arts center. To qualify for induction, junior and senior students must have a minimum 3.4 grade point average (GPA), make application for NHS induction, and be evaluated by the high school faculty in the areas of Leadership, Character and Service.  Those students selected

Grayson Rodgers and Ashlee Garner are Carrollton High School’s December students of the month. Grayson is the son of Craig and Jessica Rodgers and he has two brothers, ages 13 and 9. He is a four year letter winner on the Carrollton Cross Country team. Currently, I am on the Academic Challenge team out of school. I am involved in the More Life and Mount Pleasant Youth group. Special hobbies

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Director of Loaves & Fishes Gordon Warner and members of the Carroll County Ministerial Association visited Carroll County Commissioners Dec. 4 to seek answers regarding Loaves & Fishes and St. Vincent De Paul having to vacate the annex building.  “I want to make it very clear that the commissioners have not wronged Loaves & Fishes or the Carroll County Ministerial Association any way nor do

By Carol McIntireEditorPaul Gomez earned himself a steak dinner as the winner of the Carrollton School District Spelling Bee for grades 6-8 – preferably a “SIRLOIN” steak dinner.Gomez became a two-time spelling bee champion Dec. 5 when he correctly spelled the word SIRLOIN after correctly spelling NIECE, the word which tripped up second place winner Nadia Grimes. Grimes put the letter “e” before the “i” in niece.Both students are veterans

Girl Scout Troop #60106 donated 40 cat boxes Nov. 22 to the Carroll County Animal Protection League for cats to seek shelter this winter.Girl Scouts Cara Cook, Alaina Moore, Addilyn Yingling and Kada Manbeck each made several boxes and are striving for their silver award offering up to 50 hours of community service. Their scout leader is Corinna Cook.Each cat box has insulated boards inside with small dishes and treats

The newly opened Radiant Ridgeline Salon in Kilgore has a goal of providing customers with a positive experience in a fast-paced world of negative messages.Owner Cammy Grapp offers hair care for the entire family, manicures, massage chair, pedicures, and nails including luminary, gel and acrylic nails.“In a fast-paced world of negative messages I want to provide a service and location that will relay the message of each person being important

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Marianne and Jim Fisher, co-owners of the Carrollton Downtown Alley bring history and interesting antiquities to downtown Carrollton.  “Jim and I have collected for our 42 years of married life,” said Marianne Fisher. “It was my idea and dream to always open an antique and collectibles shop.” Marianne retired from the Amsterdam post office in 2020 after 23 years of service.  “I like to do

Carroll County dog licenses are on sale now through Jan. 31 for the 2024 year. After Jan. 31, late fees will apply.The cost is $16 for a one-year tag, $48 for a three-year tag, $80 for a kennel license and $160 for a permanent tag. All kennel licenses must be purchased in the auditor’s office and must have a valid vendors license at the time of purchase.Licenses can be obtained

By Carol McIntireEditorTis the season for twinkling lights and piling the family in the car and touring the county to look at holiday lights displays,New this year is a drive-through display at A1 Twin Valley Campgrounds near Harlem Springs.Owner Roger Bruecknet said the family-friendly display is a joint effort between himself and two year-round campers, Fred and Lori Ayers,“I couldn’t do it without them,” Bruecknet said. “They put their hearts

Minerva’s historic North Market Street will be transformed into a Downtown Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 2, 3-6 p.m., with a wide variety of free Christmas treats, crafts, activities, music and more, as well as the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.The theme is Polar Express, and everyone of all ages is invited to wear pajamas. The Christmas parade will step off at 3 p.m. from Minerva Elementary School, proceeding up

Christ Community Church in Dellroy plans to host its 3rd annual live Nativity Dec. 9 with three show times.Visitors will experience the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, sing along with traditional Christmas Carols while the cry of the newborn Christ Child fills the air and watch Angels herald His birth as shepherds come to worship at the manger.Firepits, beautiful sets and period costumes enhance the sacred evening. Homemade