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To the Editor:“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” This quote, is from Dr. Seuss’s 1971 book “The Lorax”. These words may serve as a warning to Ohioans and out-of-state tourists who fail to take action to save Ohio’s parks and forests from being fracked.House Bill 507 opened up our public lands to the endless greed of our politicians and
MEET ME AT BIG SANDY(After Dana Gioia’s“Meet Me at the Lighthouse”)by Tom RomanoMeet me at Big Sandy, under the bridge that bisects Malvern, Ohio, two separate towns in 1835, Lodi and Troy. The water is shallow under the bridge. We’ll catch crayfish (calling them crabs and don’t know they are gourmet eating in Louisiana). Ankle deep in the creek, we splash after them before they can flip away, backwards, tiny
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jan. 30: Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Italian sausage soup, tossed salad, coleslaw, cottage cheese, pickled eggs with beets, dessert is Cook’s choice. To phone in order call 330-365-9240. For information call
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Tuesdays – Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at 7 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd., Carrollton.
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at 7 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd., Carrollton. Aug. 18 – Learn how to make “faux paper” to use in junk journals at 2 p.m. at Carroll County District
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at 7 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd., Carrollton. Aug. 3. – Dance Nite at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Tuesdays – Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at 7 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd., Carrollton.
Tuesdays – Narcotics Anon- ymous meets weekly at 7 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd., Carrollton. July 20 – Dance Nite at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9 in Kilgore. Doors open at 5 p.m., dance & jam 6-9 p.m., open mic. Donation at door. 50/50. Coffee & punch provided. Bring own table snacks. Call Pixie at 330-323-0623 for info. Handicapped accessible. July 22 – Liberty Bridge
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Tuesdays – Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at 7 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd., Carrollton.
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Tuesdays in July – Bowerston Library summer reading program at 11 a.m. July 6 & 7 –
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. June 29 – Free Community Blessings drive thru Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Perrysville and Pleasant Hill UMC. For more information, call 330-627-7593. June 30 – Liberty Bridge playing a mix of 60s & 70s music at First Town Days Festival, Tuscora Park, 7-9
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. June 22- HARCATUS annual organizational meeting at 1 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 233
June 15 – Dance Nite at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9 in Kilgore. Doors open at 5 p.m., dance 6-9 p.m., open mike. Donation at door. 50/50. Coffee & punch provided. Bring own table snacks. Call Pixie at 330-323-0623 for info. Handicapped accessible. June 16 – Carroll County District Library program at 5:30 p.m.by the Carroll County Bee Club (Jeff Rainsberger and Danny Wells). Learn how the
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 11 – Liberty Bridge playing a mix of 60s & 70s music at Tall Timbers Resort, New Philadelphia, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Features Jerry Tinlin, Joe Dimario, Donnie Borland and Vince Carter. June 12 – The Bergholz Area Museum
June 1 – Dance Nite at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9 in Kilgore. Doors open at 5 p.m., dance 6-9 p.m., open mike. Donation at door. 50/50. Coffee & punch provided. Bring own table snacks. Call Pixie at 330p323-0623 for info. Handicapped accessible. June 4 – Community Breakfast at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9 in Kilgore, 7:30-10 a.m. by donation. Proceeds go toward maintaining the
May 25 – Free Community Blessings drive thru Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Perrysville and Pleasant Hill UMC. For info, call 330-627-7593. May 26 – Book discussion “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams at 5:30 p.m. at Carroll County District Library. May 28 & 29 – 2nd Annual Appalachian Antique Power Show at Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park grounds, 43672 Stumptown Rd. New Athens.
May 18 – Carroll County Health District board meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the office, 301 Moody Ave., Carrollton. May 18 – Jam Session and Dance 6-9 p.m. at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9, Kilgore. Doors open at 5 p.m. Donation at door. Bring own snacks. Coffee and punch provided. Classic country and oldies. Open mike. 50/50 drawing. For info, call Pixie at 330-323-0623. May
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. May 12 – Yarnians meet at the Carroll County District Library at 1 p.m. May 13 –
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. May 4 – Jam Session and Dance 6-9 p.m. at Loudon Twp. Community Center, SR 9, Kilgore.
April 27 – Free Community Blessings drive thru Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Perrysville and Pleasant Hill UMC. For more information, call 330-627-7593. April 27 – Diamond Painting with Janet Smith from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll County Arts Center. $30 with all supplies to complete project. Call 330-627-3739 to register. April 29 – Minerva Public Library board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the library community
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. April 20 – Senior Dance Night/Open Mike at Loudon Twp. Community Center (former Kilgore School on SR
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 14 – Pleasant Hill and Perrysville United Methodist churches are hosting a Maundy Thursday service at Pleasant Hill UMC, 3003 Scio Rd., Carrollton, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. April 15 – Wesley Community Chapel
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. April 6 – Senior Dance Night/Open Mike at Loudon Twp. Community Center (former Kilgore School on SR
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. March 30 – Free Community Blessings drive thru Dinner at Perry Twp. Hall 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. March 23 – Diamond Art with Janet Smith from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll County Arts Center.
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. March 17 – Yarnians at 1 p.m. at Carroll Co. District Library. March 18 – Vet’s Club
March – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. March 10 – Carroll County Animal Protection League meeting at the Carroll County District Library
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. March 4 – “Unplug and Spring into the Outdoors” hike at Fry Family Park in Magnolia beginning
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Feb. 24 – Book discussion on cozy mystery “ Books Can Be Deceiving” by Jenn McKinlay at
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Feb. 17 – Dr. Carl Winters will present the History of the Van Horn Building at the Carroll County
Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. Includes many sides, dessert and a drink. Plus, The Loft Resale Shop is open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays – Carrollton Rotary Club meets at St. John’s Villa at noon. Wednesdays – Story Time for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at Minerva Library 10:30-11 a.m. Songs, stories,
5 p.m. – Contemporary format at The Bridge (at Carroll County Fairgrounds) with the Bridge band. 6:30 p.m. – Theme: “Witness His Majesty” at 6:30 p.m. Amsterdam Church of God. 7 p.m. – Traditional service at The Yellow Brick Church, 253 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton, at 7 p.m. Music led by chancel choir. 7 p.m. – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Combined
December – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren 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. Dec. 16 – Grand Tea Room is hosting Carl Winters at 6 p.m. who will speak on the Van Horne building. Dec. 16 – Carroll County Animal Protection League
Activities Carrollton The Ashton House Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 24. Decorated for the season. Located at 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton. Dec. 16 – Carrollton High School Jazz and Steel Drum Bands perform at 7 p.m.. Dec. 21 – Santa Claus will visit the Carroll County District Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime, crafts and photos! Conotton Valley Dec. 15 – PreK – 4th
Thursdays – Women for Christ-Give Back Ministries will host a talk at 5 p.m. about what is happening in the world, what the Bible teaches and what exciting promises God has for all. Attendance is free. Materials will be provided. Held at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 450 12th St. NW, Carrollton. December – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212
Activities Carrollton The Ashton House Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 24. Decorated for the season. Located at 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton. Dec. 9 – Christmas Crafts Lock-In at Carroll County District Library at 5:30 p.m. For info, call 330-627-2613. Dec. 11 – Cookie Walk 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Carrollton Church of God, 271 Moody Ave. SW, Carrollton. Small box $18, large
December – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren 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. Dec. 4 – Community Breakfast at Loudon Twp. Community Center 7:30-10 a.m. Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, French
Activities Carrollton The Ashton House Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 24. Decorated for the season. Located at 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton. Dec. 3 & 4 – McCook House Civil War Museum ‘Unveiling of the Trees’ at the museum in Carrollton from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free. Donations are welcome. Dec. 2 – Christmas Favors Make & Take class at
Thanksgiving has arrived and holiday events will begin. A listing is provided below. Activities Carrollton: The Ashton House Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 24. Decorated for the season. Located at 120 3rd St. NW, Carrollton. Nov. 26 – Jonathan White Christmas Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Carrollton Bible Chapel, 365 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carrollton. Public invited with a cookie reception following. Admission is gloves
November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren 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. Thursdays – Women for Christ-Give Back Ministries will host a talk at 5 p.m. about what is
November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren 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. Nov. 17 – “Owls and Hawks” by Nancy Owen at Carroll County District Library at 5:30 p.m. Registration required at 330-627-2613. Nov. 19 – Giving Thanks Story Time at
November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren Twp. Community Center on SR 212 in New Cumberland. The Loft Resale Shop open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 11 – Spaghetti Dinner 6-8 p.m. at Carrollton Eagles, Brenner Rd. Veterans eat for free. Open to the public. Nov. 11 – Carroll County Animal Protection League meeting at Carroll County District Library meeting room. The
November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren 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. Nov. 5 – Under the Big Top Story Time at Malvern Branch Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For
Oct. 27 – Free Community Blessings Drive-Thru Dinner 5-8 p.m. at Perry Twp. Hall in Perrysville. Sponsored by Perrysville and Pleasant Hill United Methodist churches. For information, call 330-627-7593. Oct. 28 – Carroll County Animal Protection League meeting at Carroll County District Library meeting room. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The library is located at 70 2nd St. NE, Carrollton. Oct. 29 – All
TRUNK-OR-TREAT AUGUSTA: Oct. 24 from 2-4 p.m. with activities for kids at Augusta Community Park (former school grounds). A costume contest and refreshments will follow from 4-5 p.m. the event is sponsored by area churches and is open to the public. MINERVA: Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. at Great Trail Community Church of God, 16561 Liberty Church St. SE, Minerva. MALVERN: First Christian Church of Malvern Oct. 30 from 1-4 p.m.
October & November – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren 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. Thursdays – Car Cruise-in on Public Square in Carrollton 5-8 p.m. Oct. 21 – Book
October – Mondays – Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. by donation at the Warren 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. Thursdays – Car Cruise-in on Public Square in Carrollton 5-8 p.m. Oct. 14 – Card making class with Lori Kucera at Carroll Co. Library. Fall and Halloween themed. Cost
July 16-18 “Fair Food in the Park” at Brock/Municipal Park in Minerva, from 4-8 p.m. All orders taken on a “to go” basis. Ducks will be available for the Oktoberfest Duck Race.July 28 – Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting at 5 p.m. in the office. Regular board meetings will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month.July 29 – Community Blessing dinner from 5-7 p.m. at Perry
March 8 – Homemade Lasagna Dinner from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept. Includes salad bar, bread, dessert and beverage. $10-adult, $6-child. There will be no dinner in April due to holiday. March 9 – Carroll Co. Family & Children First Council meeting at the Friendship Center, 100 Kensington Rd. NE, Carrollton, in the lower level conference room. Tier 2 committee, 8:45-9:30 a.m.; Advisory Council, 9:30-10:30 a.m.;
