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To the Editor: Property owners across Ohio are feeling the pain with record high property tax bills and are looking for help to ease their burden. Ohio’s county auditors are often blamed for higher property taxes from increased property values and voter approved levies. In the journey for tax relief, county auditors are actually the property owners’ best friend and are here to help the Ohio Legislature pass meaningful policy

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Foundation grant brings music to school hallways

John Gregg Elementary students are playing a new tune after the school received nearly $1,500 for its music program. Music teacher Kathy Ramsey received a $1,480.25 allocation from the Bergholz Community Foundation to purchase four keyboard kits complete with instruments, stands, benches, pedals and headphones and her goal is to expand offerings for students to learn. She works with 380 pupils in preschool to sixth grade and plans to give all

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Cousins launch new venture,T&K Enterprises Concrete LLC

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

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Frozen Jr. comes to CHS stage next week

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

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Warren resident indicted for sixth, seventh DUI charge

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

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Group offers land to village for parks, recreation

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,”

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Mike and Fran DeWine: Imagination Library comes to Malvern

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. 

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Driver in triple fatality found guilty

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.

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Laney Johnson wins Minerva Middle School spelling bee

Minerva seventh-grader Laney Johnson became the middle school spelling bee champion Feb. 14 after spelling the word “maggot” correctly in the 17th round.Seventh-grader Naomi Hackbart was the runner-up.The students in the bee qualified by scoring in the top category of spellers after two rounds of written exams. Twenty students out of 423 in the middle school made it to the 29th annual event.Laney’s first-place win entitles her to represent Minerva

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Carroll farm bureau to hostlivestock seminar for youth

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

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Amsterdam man charged with murderof cellmate

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

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‘God’s hand was in this’: Leesville returns kindness to community that assisted Tusky Valley in deadly I-70 bus crash‘God’s hand was in this’:

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

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‘God’s hand was in this’: Leesville returns kindness to community that assisted Tusky Valley in deadly I-70 bus crash‘God’s hand was in this’:

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

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Firefighters battle structure fire in Bergholz

Area fire departments assisted Bergholz VFD battle a blaze on 2nd St. in Bergholz twice this week.Bergholz was called to a fire in an apartment above the Bergholz Diner (Marshall’s Restaurant) Sunday afternoon (Feb. 18) at 2:30 p.m.Fox and Amsterdam departments assisted with that fire from Carroll County.It was reported there were no injuries.The departments were recalled to the site Monday morning for a rekindle of the blaze.No other details

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Kamryn Sears crowned Edison semi formal queen

Kamryn Sears was crowned the 2024 Edison High School semi formal queen during halftime of the Wildcats basketball game with Buckeye Local  Feb. 13. Sears is the daughter of Michele Anderson and Willis Sears of Pleasant Hill. Other candidates included Cheyanne Coil, Pressly Meadows, Abby Cunningham, Lily Larkins and Kenzie Everhart.

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Carrollton raises sewer, water rates to keep up with costs

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Village Council unanimously agreed to raise the sewer and water bill at its Feb. 12 council meeting.  “This is one of those things we don’t like to talk about, but we have to do it,” said Village Administrator Mark Wells. “We have been charging a low amount, but costs have gone up. Just a hydrant has gone up approximately $1,000 more than before.” The

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Schools split on decision to close for solar eclipse

Carrollton and Brown Local schools have joined the growing list of districts announcing plans to close April 8, the day of the full solar eclipse – the first since 1806. Carrollton Superintendent Dave Davis’ report made the announcement during the Feb. 12 school board meeting and Brown Local Superintendent Mark Scott sent a communication to parents Feb. 14. Both superintendents said the decision to close was made after consulting with

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‘Back to its former glory’ : Air bnb, retail space, ballrooom included in Van Horne upstairs restoration

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter   Renovations are underway on the Van Horne building’s second and third floors to add air bnbs, a ballroom event center and more.  The downtown Carrollton building was a grand hotel in the height of its glory in 1826 with 56 rooms upstairs. “We want to bring it back to its former glory,” said Randi Bake, who along with her son, Grant Bake, are renovating

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Southern Local Schools Dulaneyis finalist in custodian contest

Southern Local Schools staff member Beverly Dulaney could make a clean sweep as a finalist in the Tennant Company’s Fifth Annual Custodians are Key Contest. Dulaney, who has been employed with the district for the past 28 years, is among 12 others who were nominated from around the country. The finalists each receive a $500 gift card, but one has a chance to earn the grand prize this spring, which

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Class action lawsuit settled: Michigan attorney confidents those entitled to a check received one

By Carol McIntire Editor The recent settlement of a class action lawsuit against APEX Environmental left many Amsterdam residents feeling left out and upset when they didn’t receive a check. Settlement checks for $5,158.03 each were mailed to residents within a four-mile radius of the landfill who joined the civil lawsuit. The checks were mailed in January to 353 addresses or about one-third of the total class. The lawsuit was

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Harry and Dee Horstman:A love story 60 yearsin the making

By Carol McIntire Editor Harry and Dee Horstman share a love story that has spanned more than six decades. The Scio couple, who will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary June 13, met at a young age, became engaged when she told him she wanted to date someone else and have experienced the good and bad in life together into their golden years.  “We were both from Scio so we knew

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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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Shortland named Modern Auto & Truck Parts employee of the year

Scott Shortland, an employee of the Carrollton location of Modern Auto and Truck Parts, is the company’s 2023 employee of the year.The Carrollton native has been associated with the Carrollton store for 43 years.The nomination was based on Shortland’s dedication to the Carrollton team as well as his continual contributions to the store as a whole.“His positive actions, unrivaled insight and willingness to work with others over the past year

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Carrollton instrumental and vocal students earn Superior ratings

Carrollton High School instrumental and vocal students had a successful showing at the District VIII Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Event Jan, 27 at McKinley High School in Canton.Students earning top ratings are shown above and include: (front row, from left) Jasmin Marshall (alto), Alexis Spears (soprano), Emma Nicholas (mezzo soprano), Avery Stoffer (mezzo soprano) and Lucy Coppa (alto sax); (second row) Sax Quartet – Dallak Paulette, Cooper Becknell, Miranda Snyder

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Briefing set to discuss newest carbon capture developments

Carroll County business and community leaders and interested residents are invited to attend a special briefing on carbon capture, hydrogen production and related infrastructure development activities.The briefing is sponsored by the Carroll County Farm Bureau and will be held Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Carrollton High School Performing Arts Center.The program will be facilitated by Dale Arnold, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) director for Energy, Utility and Local

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Garner, Carman crowned royalty

Seniors Ashlee Garner and Josh Carman were crowned Carrollton High School Winter Homecoming queen and king last week.The two senior athletes were crowned by 2023 Queen Molly Brace and King Micah Barkan during a ceremony prior to the Carrollton v West Branch basketball game Feb. 2.The pair received sashes presented by senior Claire Hostetler and trophies from senior Hillari Baker. The queen’s bouquet was presented by senior Lincoln Mallarnee and

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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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Fifth generation joins family business

An exciting change has taken place at McBane Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.Alec McBane, the fifth generation of the McBane family, joined the longstanding agency Jan. 8.He is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he studied business and was able to take insurance specific classes. Currently, he is studying for his property and casualty license and will work as a producer of both personal and commercial lines insurance.James

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Malvern council fields request for return of Farmers Market

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Malvern Village Council discussed the return of the Malvern Farmers Market at its Jan. 17 meeting.  Jan Oprean of SwiftFields was not able to attend the meeting but wrote a detailed e-mail regarding her plans to once again takeover the market. Fiscal Officer Ashley Neading read the email to council which included an agreement that will be given to council and also what vendors will

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Carrollton Winter Homecoming Court

Members of the Carrollton High School Winter Homecoming Court were named last week. A queen and king will be crowned from the senior attendants during a ceremony between the junior varsity and varsity basketball game Feb. 2 against West Branch. Two attendants from each underclass will join the court as class attendants.Court members shown above include (from left): Josh Carman, Ashlee Garner, Nick Lawrence and Maleyna Havens, all seniors; Brock

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Hostetler, Hossler named CHS students of the month

Claire Hostetler and Matthew Hossler are Carrollton High School’s January Students of the Month.  Hostetler is the daughter of Amy Newsome, of Carrollton. She is an only child. She plays golf year round, is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and a member of 4-H.  She plans to go to Malone University and play golf. Career plans include getting into med school and becoming a pediatric anesthesiologist. 

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Warriors record five pins in win over Alliance

By Carol McIntireEditorCarrollton picked up what looked like a lopsided 51-23 win over the Alliance Aviators last Thursday in Alliance.Take away the 18 points the visiting Warriors picked up in forfeits and the match was much closer than the final score card showed.Carrollton won five matches by pin and one by decision while Alliance earned two pins, two major decisions and one decision. Add up the scores from those matches

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Taylor named Buckeye CC adult student of the month

Aubrey Taylor was named January Adult Education student of the Month at Buckeye Career Center. Taylor is a student in the Dental Assisting program. The Dellroy resident is a 2023 graduate of Carrollton High School and BCC and is employed at Hennis Care Centre and Kafri Premier Endodontics.  Taylor took the Intro to Nursing program while in high school at BCC and decided to broaden her career opportunities through the

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Food pantry volunteers ready new home for Feb. 19 distribution

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter   Loaves & Fishes food pantry, along with St. Vincent DePaul, are on the move from a building on Moody Avenue to a new location at 343 2nd St., Carrollton.  “Progress is going every day and we are right in the middle of actively moving,” said Rev. Gordon Warner, Loaves & Fishes director of 25 years. “We will for sure be out before the Feb.

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Commissioners hand out over $.5 million in grants to county agencies

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCarroll County Commissioners announced a list of agencies receiving general fund grants during the Jan. 18 meeting.Commissioner President Robert Wirkner noted during the session, bills were “unusnually high” and offered an explanation.Included in the $951,672.50 total for bills was $560,153 in grants to county agencies and organizations from the county general fund.There is also a reimbursement grant from the state, Healthy Aging Grant, that totals $37,420.“I want

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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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Century Farms offers local indoor/outdoor venue

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterMike and Kerri Lambert, owners of Century Farms barn wedding venue, share the singular focus of convenience and the reduction of stress when it comes to the bride and groom’s big day.“I think what makes us unique in our approach as owners is we have been through all of this ourselves and this gives us the ability to be more accommodating to customers, not just on the

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New councilman sworn in at Malvern, Burgess named president

By Thomas Clapper By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterNew Councilman Justin Wadsworth was sworn onto Malvern Council at the Jan. 3 meeting and standing rules of council were approved.Mayor Bob DeLong and Councilman Jan Wackerly were also sworn after re-election by Solicitor Chad Murdock. Council welcomed Wadsworth as its newest member at the end of the meeting.Councilwoman Barb Burgess was once again nominated and voted council president.In an unrelated matter, Fiscal Officer

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Century Farms offers local indoor/outdoor venue

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterMike and Kerri Lambert, owners of Century Farms barn wedding venue, share the singular focus of convenience and the reduction of stress when it comes to the bride and groom’s big day.“I think what makes us unique in our approach as owners is we have been through all of this ourselves and this gives us the ability to be more accommodating to customers, not just on the

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Knife incident leads to grand jury indictment for Canton man

A Canton man was indicted on several felony charges relating to an incident that occurred Dec. 30 in Carrollton.  JOSHUA A. YOHO, 31, of Canton was indicted on two counts of Aggravated Burglary, first-degree felonies, Burglary, a second-degree felony; Felonious Assault, a second-degree felony; Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony; and Disrupting Public Services, a fourth-degree felony.  Yoho is accused of forcing his way into the Carrollton residence of a

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Boy Scout Ham dinner returns Feb.19, ticket sales underway

After a three-year hiatus, the popular Boy Scout Troop 141’s Ham Dinner is returning! Troop officials announced last week the dinner will be held Feb. 19 (Presidents’ Day) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Carrollton Elementary cafeteria, located on Third St. NE in Carrollton.  The popular ham dinner will be served in the cafeteria or ticket holders can opt for a carry-out container. The meal consists of ham, scalloped

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Carrollton Water Dept. official says iron, manganese levels back to normal

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carrollton Village Council re-organized at its Jan. 8 meeting, retaining Wilma Lambert as council president.  Lambert won the vote after Councilman Chris Barto made a failed attempt at nominating Councilman Corey Yeager as president.  “I think Wilma has done an excellent job, but I remember we used to switch the position around and I think Yeager would be a strong candidate,” said Barto before the

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Commissioners re-organize fornew year

By Thomas Clapper CCM Reporter Carroll County Commissioners re-organized and appointed Commissioner Robert Wirkner as president at the Jan. 4 meeting.  “I would like to thank Commissioner Chris Modranski for his service as president,” said Wirkner who will now lead each meeting.  Commissioner Donald Leggett II was chosen as vice president. Other appointments include: Christopher R. Modranski to the OMEGA Executive Board with Robert E. Wirkner as alternate for a

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Grunder named Ohio Legion Educator of the Year

Stuart Grunder, history and social studies teacher at Minerva High School, has been selected as the 2023-2024 Department of Ohio American Legion Educator of The Year.  Grunder was nominated by American Legion Post 357 of Minerva. The award presentation will be made during the Department Mid-Winter Conference of the Year Awards Banquet Jan. 20 in Columbus. Grunder has been teaching for 34 years. He graduated from Bowling Green State University

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From crane operator to Black Hawk pilot

By Carol McIntireEditorAs a youngster, Andrew O’Brien had an attraction to blue skies, puffy clouds and airplanes.The Carrollton native earned his private pilot’s license while still in high school, June 25, 2007. After attaining his goal, he landed a job and left the field of aviation, but it never left his mind.“There’s nothing cheap about flying and owning airplanes,” O’Brien said from his new home in Colorado last week. “I

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Council approves fix for water discoloration

By Carol McIntireEditorCarrollton Council approved spending $197,000 to purchase new filters for the village’s water plant, but not before council fired several questions at the department superintendent.Several village residents attended a Jan. 2 special meeting, many with concerns over discolored water in their homes.Water Superintendent Derik Kaltenbaugh acknowledged the filters are the cause of the discoloration of water in some sections of town as the filters are not working properly

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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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Incumbents are only names on March 19 primary election ballot

The list of candidates for the March 19 primary election in Carroll County contains only familiar names.No one, other than incumbents, filed petition to seek party nominations to the 10 open county offices.Those filing for re-election include:Common Pleas Judge Michael V. Repella, II; Coroner Mandal B. Haas, County Commissioner (Jan. 2 term) Robert E. Wirkner, County Commissioner (Jan. 3 term) Christopher Modranski, Engineer Brian J. Wise, Prosecuting Attorney Steven D.

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Vet’s pool renovation, addition of health, wellness center part of grant application

A major Carroll County project is included in the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA)’s regional Appalachian Community Grant (ACG) Program application called Destination Appalachia: Pathway to Prosperity.The project application was submitted Dec. 8 and is under review by the Governor’s Office of Appalachia for potential funding.Among the 41 regionally transformative projects from across the 10-county OMEGA region, is the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Pool and Community Wellness Center, a project

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Veteran tax preparer purchases business

By Carol McIntire Editor Mary Lipinsky is excited about her new business venture as owner of Bedrock Tax Service in Carrollton.  The Carrollton High School graduate and county resident recently purchased the former Carrollton office of Advantage Tax at 911 Canton Rd. NW, Suite A, completed a remodel and opened the doors under the new name of Bedrock Tax Service. “I’m the new owner, but I’m not new to the

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