Day: November 12, 2024

Buckeye Career Center lifts lockdown

Buckeye Career Center Superintendent Bob Alsept released the following statement concerning a lockdown at the facility this morning: “Buckeye Career Center was placed on a soft lockdown this morning due to an electronic threat that was received by a student from a family member. In an abundance of caution, we secured all students, staff and visitors from Tusky Valley, TCC, and Carrollton. Working with the New Phila Police Department, the

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Wintersville woman faces indictment for attacking jail personnel

A Wintersville woman was indicted on several charges stemming from an Oct. 21 assault in Carrollton and for assaulting law enforcement officers in the county jail Oct. 29.  AMBER LEE LAMANNA, 47, was indicted on Aggravated Burglary, Harassment by Inmate, a fifth-degree felony, Assault, a fifth-degree felony, Assault, a fourth-degree felony and one count of Assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.  Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett said Lamanna is accused

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Birong and Menarcheck are Students of the Month

Andrew Birong and Lilliana Menarcheck are the Carrollton High School November Students of the Month.  Andrew Birong is the son of Tom and JC Birong, of Carrollton. He has two brothers, Jimmy, 22 and John, 20; and two sisters, Maddie, 26 and Emma, 24. His extracurricular activities include soccer, basketball, volleyball and Our Lady of Mercy Bible Study (Dead Theologian Society). He plans to go to Franciscan University and plans

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Rockets outlast Trimble in nail-biter game

By Carol McIntire Editor The Conotton Valley Rockets have lived by the passing game all season long, and Friday’s Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) regional quarterfinal game against Trimble was no different. The Rockets relied on senior quarterback Zach Putnam’s arm and a defense that forced four fumbles in a nail-biting 26-22 win over the team from Athens. The Rockets move on to the third round where they will

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Hornets cruise to quarterfinal playoff win

By Carol McIntire Editor Malvern Football Coach Matt Chiurco breathed a sigh of relief Friday after his Hornets posted a 42-14 win over Lowellville in the regional quarterfinals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) playoffs.  “It’s a big relief,” Chiurco said, referring to the fact that the Hornets have not advanced past the second round of the playoffs since 2009 and have not advanced to the third round

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Atty general files suit against local contractor

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit in Carroll County Common Pleas Court last week against a Carroll County contractor for violations of the Consumer Sale Practices Act (CSPA). The complaint was filed against Augustine A. Musisca of 6048 Mackel Rd. NE, Carrollton, Musisca Construction Company and Musisca & Sons Construction, LLC. According to the company’s Better Business Profile, Musisca Construction company was established in September 2022 as a

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