Day: February 16, 2021

Gardner appointed to county elections board

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

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Classifieds

HELP WANTED American Refining Group, Inc. (ARG) is hiring for the position of Crude Truck Driver in Mineral City, Ohio.   ARG delivers specialty refining solutions for diverse market applications.  Our product line includes base oils, solvents, maxes, resins, fuels and blended lubes.  We are an ESOP company with an ownership culture throughout.  As the trusted partner of choice, we focus on continuously improving our processes to ensure our offerings meet

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Carrollton grad named Edison teacher of month

Joanne Johnston is Edison High School’s Employee of the Month for January. She has worked at Edison full-time for 18 years and has an education degree in Dairy Science and Agricultural Business, plus she has served as a substitute for four years. Johnston has held a variety of positions throughout the years including cook, special needs preschool and general education preschool aide, kindergarten aide, attendance aide and special education aide.  

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Lady Rockets lead contingent headed to district bowling events

Conotton Valley leads a contingent of five area bowling teams and three individuals competing in district action this week. The Lady Rockets won the Division II East District Sectional at St. Clair Lanes in St. Clairsville Feb. 11 in a field of nine teams.  Sandy Valley won the girls Division II  East District sectional at Boulevard Lanes at Dover and Carrollton placed second. The Minerva and Carrollton boys teams punched

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Lions clinch EBC title in showdown at Carrollton

By Leigh Ann Rutledge CCM Reporter Like any Carrollton-Minerva athletic event, the Feb. 11 wrestling match between the two teams was filled with tension, cheers and a tinge of anticipation. Both teams were undefeated when they met in the Carrollton gym for the last varsity match of regular season with the Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) championship on the line. The Warriors took an early lead and led the majority of

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EBC CHAMPS!

Carrollton is home to the 2020-21 Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) seventh grade girls basketball champions! The Warriors won the title Feb. 9 when they hosted Salem in the championship game in the Bell-Herron Middle School gym, posting a 31-19 win. Carrollton won the right to play in the championship game by defeating Minerva 29-14 in a semi-final contest Feb. 6. “The girls knew they had to play as a team

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Amsterdam Hometown Heroes

Street commissioner, fire chief recognized for exemplary work By Eric Lowe CCM Contributor                                 Two Amsterdam officials were recognized recently as part of Amsterdam’s Hometown Heroes program. Police Chief Tyler Yoho recognized the achievements of Street Commissioner Tommy Wright and Amsterdam Fire Chief Jason Gallagher and his department for their exemplary work within the village during recent council meetings. Commissioner Wright was nominated for the month of January as “Hometown Hero”

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Student gallery joins Arts Center lineup

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

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Sooner than expected

State funding available this year for construction of new Carrollton elementary school By Carol McIntire Editor Financing options are being explored for a new pre-kindergarten through fifth grade school building for the Carrollton Exempted Village School. Superintendent Dr. David Quattrochi shared the “exciting” news with board of education members during the Feb. 9 board meeting. The building is scheduled to be constructed behind the new school complex on Scio Rd.

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