Author: Thomas Clapper

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Council welcomed village officials at its March 11 meeting for a presentation on Flock Cameras that could be installed in the village.  “I want to thank Commissioner Robert Wirkner and Sheriff Calvin Graham for being here,” said Mayor William Stoneman. “It will be a united village-wide effort with cooperation with the commissioners, the sheriff and others to bring these cameras to Carrollton.” Police Chief

March 29: Easter Egg Hunt at Senior Suites at Century Farms, 1111 Canton Rd., Carrollton, from 3-4 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by for pictures and handing out sack bags. Open to the public. March 30: East Egg Hunt at Fox Twp. Homecoming Grounds at 1 p.m. Refreshments and prizes. Sponsored by Great Divide Ruritan Club. March 30: Minerva Community Easter Egg Hunt at Municipal Park at 2

By Carol McIntireEditorCarroll Soil and Water Conservation District is settling into its new quarters at 1029 Countryside Dr., Carrollton, and planning an expansion project at the same time.The agency was previously located on N. High St. and shared the office space with the U. S. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for several years.“The two agencies shared that office since September 1985,” explained District Administrator Amanda Tubaugh. “The building was sold

Cousins Troy Wallace and Kaleb George of T&K Enterprises Concrete LLC have realized their dream of starting a business to fulfill the needs of the local community. T&K Enterprises Concrete LLC offers concrete sidewalks, retaining walls, footers, steps and more. They also specialize in excavating, land clearing, driveway grading, asphalt sealing and French drain installation (culvert pipe).What Wallace and George enjoy most is doing quality work in a timely manner

Carrollton students are busy preparing for the upcoming production of Frozen, Jr., a musical adaptation of Disney’s animated film “Frozen,” next weekend in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) The cast and crew of Frozen, Jr. are presenting “Cupcakes with Characters” preceding the 7 p.m. performance on Thursday, March 21.  The Cupcake event, 6-6:30 p.m. will offer cupcakes and character meet-and-greet opportunities for all of Thursday’s ticketed patrons.  The Saturday performances are

A Warren resident was indicted on his sixth and seventh DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs) charge by a Carroll County grand jury March 6.According to Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett, MACKENZIE G. ROOD, 36, was indicted on two counts of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, each a fourth-degree felony, and a specification to each count that Rood has been convicted of five

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Village Council was visited by Jacob Priest of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy Group at its Feb. 26 meeting regarding potential land available to the village.  Priest said Our Lady of Mercy sought out Western Reserve Land Conservancy Group and offered 15.5 acres of land behind Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospial Urgent- Outpatient Care  of Carrollton.  The land also borders SR 39.  “Our main concern is conservancy,”

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter   Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and his wife, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine visited Malvern Branch Library for the first time and held a special book reading of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle on Feb. 29.  This was done to promote Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio and celebrate every eligible child in the Village of Malvern is receiving books from this program. 

By Carol McIntireEditorThe jury trial of a Beloit man charged in connection with the deaths of three individuals in a 2023 traffic crash was canceled last week after a plea agreement was reached.Douglas R. Mackey of 26550 Northshore Dr., agreed to withdraw a guilty plea and entered a no contest plea to three counts of vehicular manslaughter, second-degree misdemeanors, and one count of driving an unsafe vehicle, a minor misdemeanor.

Carroll County Farm Bureau will host a Show Stock Seminar April 20 at the Carrollton Livestock Auction.The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free and open to any youth exhibitor planning to show chickens, sheep, hogs, goats and cattle.Speakers will present live demonstrations on how to get the best out of a livestock project.Topics including showmanship, grooming, feeding, animal management and what to expect

An Amsterdam man charged with murdering his cellmate at the Jefferson County Jail is claiming insanity as his defense.  Ronald D. Smith, whose address is listed as Cricket St., Amsterdam, entered a not guilty by reason of insanity plea during an arraignment hearing Feb. 14 in Jefferson County Common Pleas Court. Bond was set at $1 million.  Attorney Steven A. Stickles was appointed to represent Smith in all further proceedings. The

By Carol McIntire Editor      About 62 children from Grace Fellowship Church were expecting to spend the weekend of February 16-18 at FFA Camp Muskingum as part of their church’s winter Christian Trip.  What the kids and church staff experienced was the kindness of other humans, overnight “camp out” on church pews and came away with memories and stories that will last a lifetime.  “This is what the kingdom of God

By Carol McIntire Editor      About 62 children from Grace Fellowship Church were expecting to spend the weekend of February 16-18 at FFA Camp Muskingum as part of their church’s winter Christian Trip.  What the kids and church staff experienced was the kindness of other humans, overnight “camp out” on church pews and came away with memories and stories that will last a lifetime.  “This is what the kingdom of God