Author: Carol McIntire

Ohio’s oil and gas industry is partnering with Toys for Tots in five counties in eastern Ohio to distribute toys that have been donated to those in need in early December. The Toys for Tots program, with roots dating back to 1947, has helped countless families over the years. This year, as in the past, the local oil and gas industry has joined in to help.     Many local churches, small businesses, schools and individuals have

CHS senior perishes in weekend house fire By Carol McIntireEditor A Carrollton teen who perished in a tragic weekend house fire is being remembered as “an awesome kid with a great sense of humor.”Aiden McNutt, 18, a senior at Carrollton High School, died in a fire at his Andora Rd., Carrollton, home in the late night hours of Nov. 11.Carrollton Fire Chief Shane Thomas said his department was toned at

By Carol McIntire Editor Smoke continues to blanket the area of Arbor and Apollo roads near Minerva this afternoon as emergency personnel work to extinguish a fire in a pile of old railroad ties. Carroll County Emergency Management Director Tom Cottis, who has been on scene since the early morning hours, said the fire began in a large pile of shredded railroad tires stored at the railroad yard off Arbor

Carroll County Municipal Court Judge Gary Willen (right) watches a video screen on the bench via which Michael L. Geclker appeared for a hearing Wednesday morning. Geckler can be seen on the larger screen at left.

CCM STAFF REPORT Carrollton Schools officials are working with law enforcement to address a situation that occurred during the Sept. 23 homecoming dance at the high school. Superintendent Dave Davis issued a press release Sept. 25 saying a student report another student brought a knife to the homecoming dance. “We are thankful this was reported and happy no one was harmed as a result of this action,” Davis said. “We

The trial of the fourth defendant in the scheme to sell air purifiers to the Carrollton Exempted Village School District and hide the profits was cancelled last week. Gus Nicholas of Canton, who previously rejected a plea deal and opted for a jury trial, accepted the deal during a final pre-trial prior to the trial, which was scheduled to begin Sept. 5 in Carroll County Common Pleas Court. As part

By Carol McIntire, Editor The Fair Royalty Crowning opened festivities at the 2023 Carroll County Fair Monday evening. Adrianna Thompson and Emma Catlett were crowned fair queen and princess, respectively. Dylan Ulman was named fair king and Deana Petersen was declared queen runner-up. Thompson, of Carrollton, is the 18-year-old daughter of Raymond and Sheri Thompson. She is a 2023 Carrollton High School graduate and an incoming freshman at Stark State

Former Carrollton School Superintendent Dr. David Quattrochi, School Board Member Mike Pozderac and Jackie Pozderac all pleaded guilty to lesser charges during a pre-trial today in Carroll County Common Pleas Court. Jackie Pozderac entered a guilty plea to a reduced first degree misdemeanor charge of having an unlawful interest in a public contract while Michael Pozderac entered a guilty plea to a third degree felony charge of theft in office

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carroll County Commissioners signed a purchase agreement April 27 for the former St. John’s Villa school property on Moody Ave., Carrollton. The building and adjacent property, which totals over four aces, has a price tag of $425,000. The property is being purchased from the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepard. “This facility gives us a bright future,” said Commissioner President Chris

CCM Staff Report A Carrollton woman became the fourth person to die on Carroll County highways in the past two weeks. Samantha Colosimo, 54, of Carrollton, died April 22 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital from injuries she sustained in an accident earlier in the day. According to a report filed by sheriff deputies, Colosimo was a passenger in a Nissan Sentra driven by Rick Pasiuk, 47, of Carrollton. Pasiuk was

CCM Staff Report A Carrollton woman became the fourth person to die on Carroll County highways in the past two weeks. Samantha Colosimo, 54, of Carrollton, died April 22 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital from injuries she sustained in an accident earlier in the day. According to a report filed by sheriff deputies, Colosimo was a passenger in a Nissan Sentra driven by Rick Pasiuk, 47, of Carrollton. Pasiuk was

The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (Post 79) is investigating an accident on SR 542 west of Dellroy that killed three people and sent two others to area hospitals earlier today. Lt. L.C. Taylor of Post 79 said a Ford 650 truck, operated by Douglas R. Mackey, 55, of Diana, WV, was traveling westbound on SR 542. A 2015 Honda Odyssey, operated by Randy L. Simmons,

By Carol McIntireEditorCarroll County Commissioner Robert “Bob” Wirkner is looking forward to his tenure as president of the Southeast District of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) and County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO) known as the Southeast Ohio Commissioners & Engineers Association.The veteran commissioner was elected to lead the group for a one-year term during the annual CCAO winter conference held Dec.7-9 in Columbus.The southeast district includes Athens,

By Carol McIntire Editor Four persons charged in connection with a scheme to sell air purifiers to Carrollton Schools and conceal the transaction faced a judge for the first time Jan. 5. School Superintendent Dr. David Quattrochi, whose resignation was accepted Dec. 9 by the board of education, School Board Member Michael Pozderac, Teacher Jackie Pozderac and Gus Nickolas all appeared for arraignment hearing before Common Pleas Judge Michael V.

A Malvern man died in an early morning fire Dec. 22 in the 300 block of E. Grant St. Great Trail Fire Department Chief Ralph Castellucci said his department was dispatched to the single family home at 5:46 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire venting from the home with multiple explosions from oxygen tanks in the home, used by a male resident who lived there. That resident was found deceased.