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“It’s amazing what can be done when a community comes together.”Those words were spoken by Ed Robinson, director of programs for the Carrollton Schools, regarding an effort to hang picture banners of members of the class of 2020 on poles throughout the downtown area and along Canton Rd.Jon Rinkes, owner of Rinkes Insurance and father of 2020 graduate Jillian Rinkes, approached Superintendent Dr. Dave Quattrochi and staff about purchasing banners

Graduation and the ceremonies surrounding it may be different this year, but schools and communities are coming up with new ways to honor graduates. Senior awards are being announced via virtual ceremonies as are many scholarships. Parades are planned in several communities and signs are popping up in yards like blooming flowers. Nearly all area schools switched to a platform where graduates received their diplomas individually during a designated time

Buckeye Career Center students recently participated in the virtual HOSA Health Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference.Carrollton student Jocelynn Nuske (Exercise Science) placed second in Medical Photography and earned the opportunity to compete in national competition June 23-27.Other students who also competed in the state conference include: Andreaiona Edwards, Carrollton, (Medical Assisting) placed seventh in Life Support Skills; and Juliet Humphrey, Conotton Valley, (Intro to Nursing) was a member of

The Carrollton location for picking up meals for students in the Carrollton School District is changing. Beginning tomorrow, April 21, the distribution point is moving to the new Carrollton High School/Middle School. Times remain the same, 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. To pick up food packages, drive up to the main entrance of the new school. Students who walked to the elementary pick-up site to pick up meals will receive them

Mark Scott was hired as superintendent of Brown Local Schools during a recent special meeting. He replaces Scott Bowling, who resigned and accepted a position with the Stark County Educational Service Center. He resigned from his position as Minerva Elementary principal March 16 and will begin his duties at Malvern Aug. 1. He was awarded a three-year contract with a yearly salary of $107,500. “I cannot thank the Brown Local

By Leigh Ann Rutledge Associate Editor For students at the Carroll County Christian Academy, learning continues on a somewhat normal basis. Classes are underway daily using modern technology, thanks to Matthew Womack, teacher and youth director of the church who has set up a virtual classroom for students in K-12. Teachers are set up in their individual classrooms and provide instruction as normal. K-4 teachers record while teaching class as

Sixth-grader Zoe Sikorsky was crowned champion of the Malvern Middle School Spelling Bee at Brown Local Schools.  She spelled the word “generation” correctly to capture the win. Gavin Peddicord placed second and Elijah Heropulos earned third place.  Other participants included sixth graders, Addison Mitchell, Amber Gray, Vivianne Poole and Jacob McClelland; seventh graders Jared Witherow, Lauren Brown, Van Foley and Ian Morrow; and eighth graders, Ethan Pistory, Alyssa Boni, Bella