Day: July 25, 2023

John Beadnell of Salineville was definitely the crowd favorite at the 2023 Carroll County Fair pedal tractor pull.The 93-year-old may have been the lone puller in the senior citizens class this year (maybe younger seniors were afraid to take on the challenge), but Beadnell showed no signs of slowing down. He pedaled the garden tractor along the cement slab in front of the grandstand over 80 feet with grit and

By Carol McIntireEditorSunny skies and comfortable temperatures made for a pleasant 2023 Carroll County Fair.Sunday, traditionally known as “demo derby day” at the fair didn’t disappoint.A packed grandstand stayed around until the finale, the pro-stock class, to watch Carrollton resident Brian Shuman close out a 30-year career as a demolition derby with the win.Fair officials didn’t have a final tally of gate admissions Monday morning, but it was obvious Sunday

By Carol McIntireEditorTwo former Carrollton school officials will spend 30 consecutive days in the county jail for their part in a scheme to sell air purifiers to the school district and cover up the transaction.Carroll County Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella went against the recommendation of Thomas Anger, special prosecutor for the state auditor’s office, during a June 18 sentencing hearing.Anger recommended community service for three of the four