Author: Thomas Clapper

Pilots of the T-34 Association enjoyed  lunch at the Carroll County Airport Restaurant on Friday, Sept. 6.  The group was preparing for the weekend to do memorial flyovers including a flyover salute during the Cleveland Browns game Sept. 8 after the national anthem.  The group is based out of Akron-Canton airport and pilots are from Ohio, Kentucky, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Indiana, Florida, Texas, California, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Many members are

The 2024 Ohio School Report Cards, which highlight the achievement of districts and schools across the state and their efforts to prepare students for the future, were released last week. Districts and schools receive overall ratings of 1-5 stars in half-star increments. Three stars mean districts are meeting state standards. More than three indicates the district is exceeding state standards and below three stars means districts are not meeting standards.

By Carol McIntire Editor A grand opening celebration is planned Sept. 28 for the newest agritourism business in Carroll County – Flowers at Grover Farms.  The event will be held from 2-7 p.m. at the Grover family farm, located at 504 Steubenville Rd. SE, Carrollton, offers the community a look at the new facility, outdoor patio and water feature (waterfall), state-of-the art greenhouse and flower gardens. There will be door

By Carol McIntire Editor Sam Hamilton grew up in the “business” so it was only natural he would, one day, open his own “business.” The “business” is mechanical work on most anything powered by a motor, i.e., gas or diesel engines that produce “horsepower.” The Carrollton native and 2009 Carrollton High School graduate attended the former WyoTech, a vocational trade school in Pennsylvania, that was known as a frontrunner in

All former Carrollton band and choir students of the late Arthur E. Theil are invited to join the CHS Warrior Marching Band in a tribute during the Oct. 4 football game. The dedication will be held during pregame festivities at Community Field. The playing of the CHS Alma Mater will be dedicated to Theil.  The well-known high school and college music educator, conductor and performer passed away June 7, in

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Concerns regarding feral cats in the village once again took center stage at the Sept. 9 meeting of Carrollton Council. Residents Linda Howell and Amy Spears attended the meeting to speak against Ordinance 2024-31 which would make those who feed the cats responsible for them.  “I view this as hostile to those who love their cats,” said Howell. “It is unfair and unjust. I have

By Carol McIntire Editor Drought conditions in Carroll County are the worst they have been since the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh updated its record keeping om 2000. Michael Kennedy of the National Weather Service Pittsburgh office said the drought conditions are sporadic across this part of Ohio, with the northern portion of state receiving rainfall, but Carroll County and most of southeast Ohio in extreme and exceptional drought. “The

A Malvern man was indicted for Felonious Assault and Strangulation during a half-day session of a Carroll County grand jury Sept. 4. Joseph M. Lipinski, 40, of 5209 Alliance Rd. NW, Malvern, is charged with assaulting his girlfriend Aug. 6 during a dispute in Malvern. The woman sustained head and neck injuries and broken blood vessels in one of her eyes. According to Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Steven D. Barnett,

Republican elected officials and 2024 candidates on the Nov. 5 election ballot celebrated the opening of a campaign headquarters Sept. 6. The headquarters are located in the former Certified gas station at 293 W. Main St., Carrollton (adjacent to Jimmy’s Backyard BBQ.).  Monica Robb Blasdel, who is seeking re-election to the Ohio House of Representative 79th District, and Al Cutrona, a candidate for Ohio Senate from the 33rd District attended

Due to severe drought conditions, the Ohio State Fire Marshal last week issued a burn ban in several Ohio counties, including Carroll County.The list also includes – Athens, Belmont Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton and Washington.Examples of outdoor activities prohibited by this order in the ban area include the following:Lighting or maintaining a fire of

By Carol McIntire Editor An East Rochester man at fault in a deadly March 20 crash was indicted last week on felony vehicular manslaughter charges.  Dakota A. Kincaid, 26, of Lippincott Rd., East Rochester was indicted by a Carroll County grand jury Sept. 4 in connection with the crash that caused the death of a Patrick Snow of Malvern.  The wreck occurred on Andora Rd. (CR10) in Augusta Twp. at 7:05

Brown Local Schools canceled school today as local law enforcement investigate a threat made via social media. Superintendent Mark Scott has released the following statement: “One of our students received a threat directed at Brown Local Schools overnight. At the recommendation of local law enforcement, we decided to cancel school for all Brown Local Students on Friday, September 6. Local Law enforcement needs more time to investigate the validity of

Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCats and dogs were the main topics at the Aug. 26 Carrollton Village Council meeting.Council decided to table a newly amended cat ordinance much to the dismay of residents who attended the meeting and displayed their frustration.Village Administrator Mark Wells reported he reached out to the Carroll County Health Department and they are not going to adopt the resolution because there is not the sufficient staffing information to

Three historical sites in Carroll County will  have the doors open Sept. 6-15 as part of the Ohio History Connection’s “Ohio Open Doors” event. During those dates, visitors can discover Ohio’s amazing heritage as historic buildings  across the state open their doors for tours and events. “Ohio Open Doors shares stories of important landmarks and interesting sites right in our backyards, highlighting the history and unique nature of some of Ohio’s most

The Art on 30 Gallery and Gift Shop in Minerva celebrated its grand opening on Aug. 16, with a ribbon cutting and open house.Located at 301 W. Lincoln Way, Art on 30, will feature owner David Jentgen’s black-and-white photographs, paintings by Sally Priscilla Lytle, Marti Jones Dixon and Emily Orsich, ceramic creations by Liz Krammes Eynon and much more.“We find it very rewarding that people more and more look, not

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter For local historian, history enthusiast and now published author, Jason Lombardi, preserving Malvern history and heritage has been a passion since childhood. Lombardi is currently the president and is the co-creator of the Malvern Historic Society, whom he co-created with dear friend and fellow lover of Malvern history, the late Frances Montella. His book “Images of America Around Malvern” by Arcadia Publishing is available online

A Malvern man was arrested Aug. 29 after a high-speed chase ended with Thomas J. Snyder, 36, jumping off a SR 44 overpass and onto SR 62 in Stark County.   At 8:51 that morning, Carroll County 911 received a call from a female reporting she was assaulted by Snyder. While a Carroll County deputy was taking the report from the female, Snyder passed him at a high rate of speed

Girl Scout Samantha Heider is hosting a Harvest Moon Festival in Dellroy Sept. 8 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. as her Gold Project. Local businesses, farms, artists, vendors as well as a children’s area and face painting are expected to participate in the event, to be held in the Dellroy Community Center.  Heider is a junior founder of the Atwood Lake Community Development Corporation which is a 501C3 organization.  “I thought