Author: Carol McIntire

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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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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Russell “Russ” “Jimmy” Clayton, 75

Russell “Russ” “Jimmy” J. Clayton, 75, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at McKinley Healthcare Center in Canton, OH.  Born on January 9, 1948, in Canton, he was the son of the late Robert Cl. and Clara B. Clayton. Jimmy graduated from GlenOak High School and after joined the United States Army.  He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, and worked as a strategic microwave

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Richard Brunk, 67

Richard A. Brunk Richard A. Brunk, 67, of Dover, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.  He was born Nov. 4, 1955, in Dover, a son of the late Calvin and June (Wood) Brunk, was raised in Mineral City. He had been a Dover resident for 30 years.  He was a 1974 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, and had been employed in shipping & receiving for Carter Lumber Co.  Rick

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Ruth J. Wilkin, 79

Ruth J. Wilkin, age 79, most recently a resident of the New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover, OH, and a long time resident of Sandy Valley Estates in Magnolia, died early Friday morning, April 14, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia. Born Oct. 3, 1943, in Canton and raised in Sherrodsville, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. “Jack” and Della Roberta (Dougherty)

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Eugene Earl Coleman, 73

Eugene Earl Coleman, 73, of Malvern, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 13, 2023.  Eugene was born in Canton, Jan. 30, 1950, to Earl and Celia (Berkebile) Coleman. He retired from the Timken Company and enjoyed baseball, watching sports, and tinkering in the garage.  Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Stephanie Coleman of Malvern; two daughters: Monica Severn of Minerva and Pamela (Cory) Harbin of Stow; two

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Three killed, two injured in SR 542 crash

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,

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Thomas A. Brown, 62

Thomas A. Brown, 62, of Peninsula, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, Born March 9, 1961, in Salem, OH, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Doris W. Brown. Tom graduated from Carrollton High School in 1979 and lived on their family farm for the first 28 years of his life.  He was a member of the Salineville Church of Christ. He was employed by Homer Laughlin

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Charlotte L. Crowl, 91

Charlotte L. Crowl, 91, of Carrollton, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the Truman House in New Philadelphia after a short illness. She was born on April 29, 1932, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Ernest C. and Marry Boddie West. Charlotte is survived by her step-daughter, Wilda Webb; cousin, Helen (Charles) Leggett Candea, and dear friends Marsha Logan, Kris Kampfer, Vi Smith, and many others.  Preceding her in death,

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Hazel Jane Halter, 90

Hazel Jane Halter, age 90, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Carroll County Golden Age Retreat. Born October 5, 1932, in Union County, GA, she was a daughter of the late John “JB” Little and Docia Thompson Little. She graduated from Union County High School and furthered her education at Marsh Business College in Atlanta, GA. She worked as a secretary at Hercules Engines in Canton and

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Carrollton, Conotton Valley bowlers sweep East District state bowling berths

By Carol McIntire, Editor Carrollton and Conotton Valley bowling teams swept the state tournament slots at the East District district tournament Feb. 23 at Legacy Lanes in Coshocton. The Rockets won the boys and girls divisions while Carrollton placed second in both divisions in a field of six teams. The top two teams and two individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the state tournament March 3 and 4

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Area girls bowling teams clinch four of six district berths

CCM STAFF REPORT All four area girls bowling teams are headed to district competition after qualifying during sectional action yesterday at Boulevard Lanes in Dover. Conotton Valley dominated the competition to earn the top spot of the six qualifying slots. Minerva placed second followed by Sandy Valley, Carrollton, East Liverpool and Maysville. The Rockets rolled a score of 2,634 in regulation and added a Baker total 1,063 for a winning

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Hornets impressive in wins
over IVC South co-champions

The Malvern Hornets, the Inter-Valley Conference North Champions, knocked off both the co-champions of the IVC last week.The Hornets found themselves in a situation they are not familiar with Feb. 7 when the team traveled to Sugarcreek to take on the co-champion of the South Division, the Garaway Pirates: battling through overtime for a 61-58 win.Feb. 11, the Hornets faced the other half of the IVC South champions – the

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Wrestlers clinch EBC title with rivalry win

By Carol McIntireEditorOxford dictionary defines rivalry as a competition for superiority in the same field.Whether it’s gutting it out on the football field, basketball court or wrestling mat, rivalries are what sports are built on. Winning against your rival and riding the high until the next season or losing to a rival and having that feeling fester and become the driving force to work harder for the next matchup are

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Robert Joseph Whaley, I, 85

Robert Joseph Whaley, 85, of Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 3, 2023 in Carroll Healthcare. He was born February 6, 1937 in Steubenville, OH to the late Ellsworth Whaley and Ruby (Stoneking) Weekly. He retired from Davey Tree, a US Air Force Veteran, and loved to garden, hunt and fish. He is also a member of the North Suburban Church of Christ. He is survived

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Wirkner elected president of multi-county commissioners, engineers association

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,

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School officials released on bond at arraignment hearing

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.

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Malvern man dies in early morning fire

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.

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Richard Lewis Mutton, 71

Richard Lewis Mutton, age 71, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at his home near Scio surrounded by his loving family.    Born July 13, 1951, in Carrollton, he was a son of the late Wilbur Mutton and Edna Kotora Mutton. Richard graduated from Carrollton High School and married another Warrior graduate, Charlene Poole Mutton April 8, 1972. Richard managed Archers Dairy for several years before going to work at Dowdel’s

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Melanie Anne Wartluft, 53

Melanie A. Wartluft, 53, of Mechanicstown, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. She was born Jan. 15, 1969, in Salem to Ray and Nancy Ketchum and graduated from Carrollton High School. She enjoyed making crafts by knitting, crocheting and making quilts. Her passion was her family and doing activities with them. Melanie will be remembered as a person who never met a stranger. She married Gary Wayne Wartluft Jr. June

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Wayne “Jake” Williamson, 94

Wayne “Jake” Williamson, 94, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 8, 2022, in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. A son of the late Ralph and Elma Palmer Williamson, he was born May 24, 1928 in Steubenville, Ohio. Jake worked for Ohio Power for 43 years before his retirement, he was also a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was an avid horseback rider and sports

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Valorie Coe DeCarlo, 72

Valorie Coe DeCarlo, 72, of Carrollton, sadly left us Dec. 8, 2022, following a long battle with cancer. Valorie was born in Carrollton, OH, Nov. 26, 1950, to Coe and Mae Smith. She was a 1969 graduate of Carrollton High School. She married the love of her life, Mario DeCarlo, on Aug. 30, 1970. Together they built a wonderful life spanning 52 years of marriage that blessed them with three

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