Author: Carol McIntire

Malvern’s J’Allen Barrino is finalist for 2024 Ohio Mr. Basketball

Malvern senior J’Allen Barrino is among a list of nine finalists announced today for the 2024 Ohio Mr. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday, March 20. Barrino was named the Division III East District and Inter-Valley Conference North Division Player of the Year after leading the Hornets to a 22-0 regular season. He has played 59 career games at Malvern and the team has gone 56-3. His

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Malvern knocks off Barnesville, will face Martins Ferry in district title game Friday

The Malvern Hornets earned a spot in the Division III East District boys district championship game with a 66-50 win over Barnesville March 5 at Edison High School. Malvern will face the No. 3 seed, Martins Ferry, Friday (March 8) at 7 p.m. Malvern conceded the first five points of the game to the Shamrocks. After knotting the score at 5-5 midway through the period, Malvern gave up the lead

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Kail Snair picked up his 100th pin at the district tournament.

Nine Carrollton wrestlers continue quest for state tournament berths

By Carol McIntire, Editor Four Carrollton Warriors will continue their quest for a district wrestling championship tomorrow at Gallia Academy. Landon Jenkins (106 lbs.) Kail Snair (113), Levi Pidgeon (126) and Josh Carman (138) all won their first two matches of the Division II district tournament earlier tonight. They will wrestle in the semifinal round when wrestling resumes tomorrow at 10 a.m. Jenkins won both of his matches by pin(19

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Kail Snair picked up his 100th pin at the district tournament.

Four Warriors in contention for district wrestling titles

By Carol McIntire, Editor Four Carrollton Warriors will continue their quest for a district wrestling championship tomorrow at Gallia Academy. Landon Jenkins (106 lbs.) Kail Snair (113), Levi Pidgeon (126) and Josh Carman (138) all won their first two matches of the Division II district tournament earlier tonight. They will wrestle in the semifinal round when wrestling resumes tomorrow at 10 a.m. Jenkins won both of his matches by pin(19

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Warriors dominate sectional wrestling tourney, nearly entire team advances

By Carol McIntire Editor Carrollton won the Division II East District sectional wrestling title Saturday at Claymont, crowned three champions and will send nearly the entire team to the district tournament next weekend at Galia. The Warriors won the team title with 212 points. Minerva finished a distant second with 184 and New Philadelphia third at 167 in the 10-team field. Seniors Landon Jenkins (106 lbs.), Kail Snair (113) and

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Mallarnee reaches 1,000-pt. plateau

Carrollton senior Lincoln Mallarnee marked an achievement few do in their high school basketball career- scoring 1,000 points. The 6-ft., 2-inch forward needed seven points going into the Feb. 20 home game with Indian Valley to reach the mark. He wasted no time setting the mark, driving into the lane for a layup at the 5:30 mark of the first period and repeating the fete just over a minute later.

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Steve Valdinger, Jr., 81

Steve L. Valdinger, Jr, age 81, of Scio, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Lifecare Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia surrounded by his family. Born July 14, 1942, in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Steve L. Valdinger Sr. and Anna Noska Nemeth Valdinger. He graduated from Scio High School in 1960 and honorably served his country in the US Air Force from 1960-1964. Except

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Chalynne Kaye Moore, 36

 Chalynne Kaye Moore shed her earthly pain and made a peaceful exit on Feb. 9, 2024, while at home surrounded by the love of her family.  She fought a courageous battle against Triple Negative Breast Cancer with grace.  Today and forever, she is healed, and her spirit is free.  Born Aug. 21, 1987, in Canton, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Donna (Stewart) McCaulley, who instilled in her a strong

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Boys basketball sectional pairings

Three area boys basketball teams will host first round East District sectional tournament games. Sectional pairings were conducted earlier today and announced by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Malvern earned the no. 1 seed in Division III and will host Ridgewood, the no. 15 seed, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.  The winner will play no. 14 Edison March 1 at 7 p.m.  The Division II East District contains 21

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FIRE CALL

Carrollton Village firefighters are en route to a brush fire in the 5000 block of Alamo Rd.

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Warriors receive highest seed of area teams in East Division girls basketball tourney

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) announced the basketball pairings for the 2024 high school girls basketball state tournament Sunday. In the Division II Eastern District (21 teams), the Carrollton Warriors received the #4 seed and will host # 18 seed New Philadelphia on Feb. 21. The winner will play #16 seed Maysville on Feb. 24. Minerva received the 15th seed and will travel to #5 seed West Holmes

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FIRE CALL

Carrollton Village firefighters were called to the 6000 block of Mackel Rd. at 2:40 p.m. today for a mower on fire. A Co-Op worker was reportedly clearing a field under power lines when the mower caught on fire. Firefighters also responded to gas line leak on Daniel Ave, Carrollton, and a garage fire on near the intersection of Bellflower Rd. and Ridge Circle this morning.

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Heavy snowfall forecast: Make sure you and your vehicle are ready

In light of forecasted snowfall, Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles. “Ever-changing weather patterns during the winter can catch drivers off guard. You can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by ensuring your vehicle is ready for the season, adopting winter driving techniques and following general roadway safely,” they advise. Last winter, there were 10,256 crashes on

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Warriors plan to ‘PACK the GYM ‘ for Jan. 17 Salem game

Carrollton High School is planning to “Pack the Gym” for the Jan. 17 Carrollton v Salem girls basketball game. Junior varsity action begins at 5:30 p.m. The game includes: *Free admission for students and staff who show ID. *100 shirts will be given away to students to the black hole.  *Youth-to-youth face painting for $1. All money goes to girls basketball program.  *A “Teddy Bear” toss at halftime. All the

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Nilamarie Hendershot, 95

Nilamarie Hendershot, age 95, a lifetime Dellroy resident, died  Thursday afternoon, Jan, 4, 2024, in  the Carroll Golden Age Retreat at Carrollton. She was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Dellroy, the daughter of the late Josiah T., Sr. and Dora Mae (Williamson) Barrick.  Her husband, Robert P. Hendershot, whom she married March 8, 1971, passed away June 26, 2020. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in

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Search underway for new Minerva athletic director

A search is underway for a new athletic director (AD) at Minerva Local Schools. Current athletic director Mike Waller has announced he will leave the position in July. The new AD will take over in August. Deadline to apply is July 12.  Interested applicants must complete the application on the district website and email a cover letter and resume to Lola [email protected]. Call 330-868-4332 for additional information.

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$2.5 million settlement reached in Sikon wrongful death lawsuit

By Carol McIntire, Editor A $2.5 million settlement has been reached in a 2020 lawsuit filed by the family of the late Robert S. (Bobby) Sikon, III against Carroll County, Sheriff Dale Williams (now deceased) and Deputy Jacob Baker. Baker, in his capacity as a deputy sheriff, shot Sikon four times in the back Nov. 16, 2019, in New Harrisburg during a traffic stop. Sikon was transported by ambulance to

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L.D. Hollyfield, 95

L. D. Hollyfield was born in Carter County, TN, in a little place high on a mountain called Pogy.  He was born to LeRoy, a farmer, and Sarah Ann (Potter) Hollifield Nov. 24, 1928.  He was the fourth child in a family of eight which included his brothers Jack, Spud, Bill, Jimmy, and Bobby and his two sisters Trena and Madgie.  He enjoyed a close relationship with all of his

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Committee recommends hiring of Storm Hill as next CHS football coach

The Carrollton High School (CHS) Athletic Committee is recommending Carrollton native Storm Hill to the Carrollton Schools Board of Education to be hired as the next head football coach. He replaces Jim Tsilimos, who spent five seasons with the Warriors. Hill’s hiring will be on the agenda at the Jan. 9 school board meeting.  Coach Hill is a 2005 graduate of CHS where he lettered and was a captain in

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Linda Mae Phillips, 74,

Linda Mae Phillips, 74, of Carrollton, died at home, Friday evening, Dec. 8, 2023.  Born February 10, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Erma Maple Haun. She spent much of her time in the kitchen cooking, taking care of her family and loved playing cards. In 2010 she retired from Carroll County Transit. She is survived by her husband, Walter Phillips, whom she married Aug. 28,

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Dorothy H. Moore, 77

Dorothy H. Moore, age 77, of Carrollton, Ohio, died early Friday morning, Dec. 8, 2023, in Carroll Golden Age Retreat surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 29, 1946, in Moodus, CT, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Rich) Wardwell.   Dorothy was an animal lover who demonstrated her support through her membership in the Carroll County Humane Society. She was a champion Scrabble

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Norma Jean (Wilson) Smith, 92

Norma Jean (Wilson) Smith, age 92, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Dec. 2, 2023. She was born April 6, 1931, in Amsterdam to Scott and Lillian Wilson. The second of four children, Norma lived a long life in and for the community of Amsterdam. Norma married George M. Smith Nov. 11, 1950. They raised five children and were active participants in all their children’s activities from

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Todd Reed, 57

Todd A. Reed, 57, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Aultman Hospital.  He was born May 2, 1966, in Canton. Todd worked for over 35 years as a journalist, sports writer and photographer. He spent most of his career at The Malvern Community News and The News Leader until its closing. He then worked for eight months for Jordan Miller-News until he was unable. He loved covering

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Sign up, distribution dates for Toys for Tots in Eastern Ohio counties

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

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Aiden McNutt remembered as ‘awesome kid’

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

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Unofficial Carroll County election results

Unofficial Carroll County Election Results for Nov. 7, 2023 Total ballots cast 9,241 Total Registered voters 18,038 Voter turnout 51.2% Early votes and absentee votes cast (included in total votes) 1,740 Provisional votes yet to be counted 104 Carrollton Mayor William J. Stoneman 617 Andrew Gonda  336 Carrollton Clerk/Treasurer Darla Tipton 780 Carrollton Council (2 to elect) Christopher R. Barto 648 Danny Locke 406 Dellroy Mayor Amy Harkless 52 Doug

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Malvern hosts Norwalk St. Paul Friday in Division VII matchup

The Malvern Hornets (5 seed) will host the Norwalk St. Paul Flyers (13 seed) in a Division VII second round football matchup Friday at 7 p.m. This will be their first matchup between the two veteran playoff teams, so here’s what you need to know about St. Paul. This is St. Paul’s 25 time in the state playoffs since 1995, including the last 12 years in a row.  They finished

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Robert “Bob” Gemind

Robert “Bob” Gemind, of Carrollton and Avion Palms in Bowling Green, Florida, passed away the evening of Oct. 12, 2023. Born Nov. 19, 1939, in Copley, OH, Bob was a son of the late Adelbert “Del” and Betty Kealy Gemind. Throughout his life, Bob made significant contributions to the construction industry, serving as a foreman concrete finisher for over 35 years in the Akron area. Following his retirement, Bob and

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Local teams earn OHSAA football playoff berths

Several local football teams have reached the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs. All games are Friday Oct.27 at 7 p.m. The top 16 teams in each region advance to the post season. Division IV Region 15 # 16 Carrollton (6-4) at # 1 Steubenville (10-0) Division V Region 17 #10 Richmond Edison (7-3) at #7 West Lafayette Ridgewood (7-3) #9 Sandy Valley (6-4) at #8 Cortland Lakeview (5-5)

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Emergency officials say burning railroad ties pose no health concern for residents

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

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No appointments necessary for multiphasic blood analysis program

CCM Staff Report Carrollton Rotary Club officials are emphasizing there are no appointments necessary to participate in the Nov. 11 Aultman Lab Services and the Rotary Club’s multiphasic blood analysis program. Club officials announced last week the popular program is returning this year and will be held Nov. 11 in the Ashton Event Center at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Unlike in past years, this year’s event is a walk-in clinic.

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Stabbing case bound over to grand jury

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.

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School officials investigating homecoming dance incident

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

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Rockets come up short against Newcomerstown

On paper, the Conotton Valley Rockets and Newcomerstown Trojans played a pretty even contest Friday at Leesville. The scoreboard told the different story: Newcomerstown 52, Conotton Valley 20. The host Rockets scored first. Zach Putnam found receiver Kamden Wright open for 48 touchdown and converted the two-point conversion in the first quarter. The was the only score the Rockets would put on the board until the fourth quarter when Putnam

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Penalties costly in 13-0 Warrior loss to Generals

By Dan Ries Sports Reporter The Carrollton Warriors faced two foes Friday night: the Ridgewood Generals and themselves, as they suffered a 13-0 loss at West Lafayette. The Warriors committed 10 penalties for 79 yards. It wasn’t the number of penalties that hurt, it was the timing. As for the Generals, they held Carrollton to 73 total yards while gaining 242 total yards themselves. The host Generals received the opening

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Air purifier case closed as final defendant accepts plea deal

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

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Jim Tsilimos reaches coaching milestone

By Carol McIntire Editor For Carrollton Coach Jim Tsilimos, Friday’s thrilling win over Manchester was more than just a win on the gridiron. It was the 200th win in his coaching career. The modest gridiron veteran was quick to say he didn’t want the team’s thrilling 37-30 double overtime win to be about him. “I didn’t want this to be about me,” he said following the game, after he was

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Robert “Bob” Jelllick, 69

Robert “Bob” Jellick,69, passed away July 25, 2023, after an extended illness.  He was born Feb. 9, 1954, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Michael and Dorothy Hunchuck Jellick.  He graduated from Louisville High School and later went on to have a career at Timken Steel before his retirement. Throughout his working years, he was known for his unwavering passion and commitment to excellence in everything he did.  Beyond his

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Former Carrollton superintendent, school board member sentenced to jail time

By Carol McIntire Editor Two 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, a special prosecutor for the state auditor’s office, during a June 18 sentencing hearing. Anger recommended community service

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Thompson, Ulman crowned 2023 fair queen, king

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

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Former church comes down

The former Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, built in the 1924, was torn down today as part of a demolition grant awarded to Carroll County Commissioners. Several properties throughout the county have been or will be torn down as part of the project.

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Former Carrollton school officials plead guilty to lesser charges

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

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Area athletes cap off 2023 track season with state championship berths

Ten Minerva Lions, two Carrollton Warriors and one Sandy Valley Cardinal are making the trip to Columbus for the Division II state track championships this Friday and Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Campus of The Ohio State University. The athletes earned berths during regional competition May 25 and 27 at Muskingum College. The top four in each event qualified to the state meet.   The Lions qualified

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The former St. John's Villa school,located on Moody Ave. in Carrollton.

Commissioners sign agreement to purchase former St. John’s Villa school

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

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Debris remained at the scene of a traffic fatality on SR 171 Sunday.

Fiery crash claims life of Carrollton woman

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

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