Category: News

By Jan H. KennedyThere were no appearances on Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand.”We didn’t buy pink Cadillacs for our mothers like Elvis did and no company paid us outrageous money to wear their tennis shoes. That was not what fate had in store for the Del-Royals.Who were the Del-Royals?Many of you reading this remember us. We were three lads from Dellroy who briefly chased musical fame in 1959: Sonny Tanner, Eddie

By Carol McIntireEditorThe closing of D&D TV and Appliance at the end of 2022 left a void in the local community when it came to the purchase and repair of appliances.The void was filled this week with the opening of Grove Appliance TV Furniture & Mattress in the Drug Mart Plaza at the north edge of Carrollton.The opening of the new store didn’t come by accident.Grove has been a staple

By Thomas ClapperReporterCarroll County Commissioners held an Emergency Services Appreciation Day ceremony at its March 6 meeting. Honored was Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Brittney Gifford.Commissioner Robert Wirkner thanked all county emergency services personnel. He advised that the emergency services personnel are charged with saving lives and protecting property every day of the year, and they can never be adequately compensated or sufficiently recognized for the sacrifices made for our communities.Wirkner said

Firefighters responded to two structure fires in a two-day period last weekend.Great Trail Fire District responded to a reported structure fire at 2303 Waynesburg Rd. in New Harrisburg March 4 at 4:45 a.m. The fire was called in by a passer-by.According to Great Trail Fire Chief Ralph Castellucci, the first unit on scene reported a fully involved single family residence. The owner and his dog were not home at the

By Thomas ClapperReporterLocal author Cathy Baker has written in her spare time since third grade and recently has her first book “Wrenville” published, with a book signing set for Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Carroll County District Library in Carrollton.The Carrollton native graduated from Carrollton High School in 2014. She is the daughter of Travis and Heather Weyand. She graduated from Malone University in 2018 with a

By Thomas ClapperReporterCEO/Founder of Humanity is Responsible for Humanity (HRH) Foundation Laiton Carter set out to help children in a crisis after noticing a need in Carroll County.“I noticed a resource gap in our county for emergency resources to go to children in a crisis,” said Carter, who is a licensed social worker for the state of Ohio. “We have services they can get to help such as basic needs

By Carol McIntireEditorDave Davis was promoted from his role as acting superintendent of the Carrollton Exempted Village School District (CEVSD) to superintendent last week.The announcement was made by School Board President Dan Ries during a press conference in the school’s performing arts center.Davis becomes the 24th superintendent in the history of the district, a fact he is proud of, and used the letters CEVSD as part of his resume.“Since I’d

John Birong and Catherine Shepherd were named Carrollton High School February Students of the Month.He is the son of Dr. Tom and JC Birong of Carrollton. He has two brothers and two sisters. One brother is a 16 year old sophomore, the other is 20 years old and a sophomore in college. One sister is a 24 year old sophomore in dental school and the other is a 22 year

By Carol McIntireEditorGene Dunn has come long way since his first trip down the pulling track in a semi.The Carrollton man began his career at the Cadiz Fair in 1996 in a semi he used for his business at that time, Perrysville Iron and Metal. It was a street-legal stock semi he gave a new coat of paint to after watching a semi-truck pulling class at the Carroll County Fair

By Carol McIntireEditorThe Ohio State University men’s basketball program shared the midcourt circle with Carroll County native Dennis “Denny” Hoobler during the OSU v Northwestern basketball game Feb. 9 at the Schottenstein Center.Hobbler, who grew up in Dellroy and graduated from Carrollton High School in 1968, was honored at halftime for over 35 years of employment in the OSU athletic department and a total of over 38 years at the

By Carol McIntireEditorA $7,500 donation from Encino Energy’s Community Partnership Program triggered village of Carrollton officials to press the “ORDER NOW” button for the 5th Street Park splash pad project.Zach Kent, community relations coordinator for Encino, was on hand Feb. 15 to present the check to Mayor Bill Stoneman and Village Administrator Mark Wells.“For about a year now, the village has been working around the clock to bring a splash

A second person has died from injuries sustained in a Feb. 5 house fire in East Township.David Crum, 64, of 8516 Memorial Rd. NE, Kensington, died two days later in an area hospital from injuries he sustained in the fire.His wife, Kathy Crum, said her husband went back into the burning home in an attempt to rescue their son-in-law, Boyd Dean Bland, Jr., who was in the basement of the

Thomas ClapperReporterThe Carrollton Ruritan Club has disbanded after 64 years of service to the village and the county.The club was officially chartered as Club 941 on Jan. 29, 1959, and sponsored by the Augusta Ruritan Club.“I was asked by Theodore “TL” Guess in 1968 to join the Ruritan Club and I never left,” said longtime member Kenneth Scott. Scott has been in the club for 54 years and has served

Fox and Augusta fire departments assisted Hanover Township (Columbiana County) Fire Department at the scene of a fatal house fire in the early morning hours of Feb. 5.Hanover Township was toned at approximately 5:30 a.m. for a structure fire at 8516 Memorial Rd., NE, Kensington.Upon arrival, they found the single-story home fully engulfed in flames with a person trapped inside the 28×56 modular home, located in East Twp., Carroll County.Hanover

CCM Staff Report Four area fire departments are providing equipment to assist with a train derailment and fire in East Palestine. Carrollton Village, Fox Twp. Great Trail and Mohawk Valley fire departments are providing fire-fighting equipment at the scene. Fox Township Fire Chief Fred Barnett said his department sent a tanker and two men Monday morning. Carrollton Chief Shane Thomas said his department sent Engine 12 and Tanker 8. Great

By Carol McIntireEditorMolly Brace and Micah Barkan were crowned 2023 Carrollton High School Winter Homecoming queen and king during a January 27 ceremony.The two seniors were crowned by 2022 Homecoming Queen Maya Keyser prior to the Carrollton vs. Salem boys basketball game in the CHS gym.Brace is the daughter of Beau and Marissa Brace of Carrollton and is active in athletics and community clubs at Carrollton, including Caring Helping Sharing

By Carol McIntireEditorPenny Hodgson is excited about her new position with the Carroll County Board of DD, but her eyes light up when she talks about her duties as Special Olympics coordinator.Although she’s a newcomer to the coordinator, she’s well versed in the ins and outs of the program and well-prepared to begin the task of rebuilding the program.“My son was involved in Special Olympics and I have a longtime

By Carol McIntireEditorJonathan Naylor was named to fill a vacant seat on the Carrollton Schools board of education during a special meeting Jan. 25.Naylor, a Carrollton resident, was selected from a field of 12 applicants during a 25-minute executive session that kicked off the meeting, held in the CHS extended learning space. He fills the seat vacated by the resignation of Mike Pozderac Jan. 1. Pozderac was indicted by a

Activities are underway this week at Carrollton High School as students gear up for the 2023 winter homecoming crowning and dance.Spirit week will culminate with a pep rally at school Jan. 27 and crowning of the king and queen between the junior varsity and varsity basketball games that evening. The junior varsity game begins at 5:30 p.m. when the Warriors host Salem.The festivities will culminate with a dance, “Winter Wonderland,”

By Carol McIntireEditorOfficials with the State Fire Marshal’s Office ruled two fires of suspicious origin in the early morning hours of Jan. 14 arson and are offering a reward for information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for setting the fires.Andy Ellinger, public information officer with the fire marshal’s office, said a fire on Myers Rd. in West Twp., Columbiana County, and another on Apollo Rd.

CCM Staff ReportCarrollton crowned two champions and Minerva one at the 26th annual Top Gun wrestling tournament Jan. 13 and 14 at Alliance.2023 marked the return of the top-rated tournament after a two-year absence due to COVID.The Warriors earned third place in the team standings with 125.5 points, narrowly missing the runner-up spot, claimed by Streetsboro with 128.5 points. Nordonia won the title with 163 points. Minerva placed 12th with

John Gregg Elementary is taking time to recognize students who strive for excellence in classwork, behavior and attendance.Principal Tammy Burchfield said the school has always placed its focus on supporting students’ needs but is now touting those who go the extra mile. This year, pupils who stand out are touted during their lunchtimes and receive “Burchfield Bucks” to save or purchase popcorn and items from the Spirit Corner store operated

Sergeant Preston G. Anderson is joining the Veterans Service Commission of Carroll County as an at-large member.Anderson, a Malvern resident, was sworn in by Carroll County Common Pleas Judge Michael Repella, II during a ceremony Jan. 12.As per law, Repella appoints members to the commission.He is a 12-year army veteran, having served in Iraq IOF 1 and is active in the Malvern American Legion and Minerva Veterans of Foreign Wars

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCarrollton Middle School has two champions from its Jan. 11 spelling bee at the Carrollton Schools PAC.Aubrie Raines is the winner of the fifth-grade bee with the word “address” and Brayden Bowery is the winner of six through eight-grade bee with the word “locomotion.”Rose Seck served as pronouncer and judges were Acting Superintendent Dave Davis, Director of Special Services Tricia Green and Elementary Principal Matt Nicholas.The fifth-grade

By Thomas ClapperCCM ReporterCarroll County Commissioners approved a motion to cease use of the 400 radio system by Dec. 31 and entirely use the Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) in Carroll County.The action will affect one fire district in Carroll County, Great Trail Fire District (GTFD) in Malvern,which still uses the 400 radio system.Commissioners previously purchased MARCS pagers and amplification bases for all fire departments in the county. at a

Heartland on Heritage in Magnolia is taking on the new year with several construction projects and improvements including a 5,000 square foot, under roof, open-air facility.“We are definitely excited for the changes, and this is an exciting new step for us moving forward,” said co-owner Jenny Petersen.The open-air facility will bring the outdoors to the indoors all year round. It is enclosable during inclement weather with 24-foot double sliding barn

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,

CCM Staff ReportCarrollton Schools officials are looking to fill a vacant seat on the board of education.The action comes following the resignation of board member Michael Pozderac, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Pozderac is one of three school officials indicted by a Carroll County grand jury for illegally selling air purifiers to the district and attempting to hide the transaction.Letters of interest will be accepted until 3 p.m. Jan. 20. A

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.