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Carrollton school board conducts $210,000 auction, reviews snow day schedule

Eight residential lots sold; snow day schedule and financial forecast reviewed at board meeting.

Carrollton council approves land interest, extends free parking

Council approves interest in 46-acre project and extends free parking through July.

Suicide prevention initiative highlighted at Carroll County Commissioners meeting

67% of suicides in the county involve individuals over the age of 50

Malvern pantry stays open through storm, sees fewer families served

Ohio recently reduced its annual support for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank by 25%

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Southern Local seeks input for youth campaign

The district’s federal programs coordinator is organizing a brainstorming session in the media center at the school

Single contested race set for Carroll County primary

Petitions for the Jan. 1, 2027, term of Carroll County commissioner were filed by the Feb. 4 deadline

Ohio Local History Alliance Region 5 meeting set in Cadiz

The host is the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park

Deli on the Square offers catering and charcuterie options

The deli caters a wide range of events, including weddings

Farm Bureau coffee talks return to Carrollton

The discussion will revolve around new products and offerings from Ohio Farm Bureau Health Care Solutions

Carroll County Commissioners hear dog warden, Golden Age Retreat updates

Dog Warden Merle Long introduced newly hired Deputy Dog Warden Daniel Mutton

Ohio Foothills tourism brand launches to market 10-county region

Ohio Foothills connects travelers and potential new residents to a region where small towns tell big stories

Sports

Indian Creek tops Edison in unified basketball game

Both teams worked up and down the floor in a gym packed with students, families and supporters

Carrollton girls split week, boys battle injuries in busy stretch

Carrollton was awarded the top seed in OHSAA’s Div. IV East 2 District and will kick off the postseason with a home game

Carrollton falls short of State Duals finals after split at regional

Carrollton found itself in a couple of close matches and split them

Minerva falls to Carrollton in streaky dual

Each team went on sustained runs as Minerva dominated in the middle to upper weight classes

Malvern boys, girls take care of business in IVC action

In the victory, Malvern had three players in double-digits, led by Delonte Simmons, who scored 19 points

Sandy Valley names new head football coach, pending approval

Carle plans to build a program focused on work ethic, accountability, academic success and pride

Minerva boys take down Carrollton with big third quarter

At stake was a chance to split the season series against the defending co-champions and avenge a home loss earlier in the season

Public Record

Sandy Creek Joint Fire District hosts multi-agency response class

The class focused on response considerations and safety procedures related to rail car incidents

Troopers urge motorists to move over, slow down

Recent tragedies highlight the importance of protecting roadside workers across Ohio.

Barnett sworn in for third term on Veterans Service Commission

Barnett is active in the American Legion at both the post level and the Department of Ohio level

Carroll Grand Jury returns 9 indictments

Cases included fraud and strangulation violations, along with seven drug-related indictments

Resident addresses Malvern council over snow removal concerns

A longtime resident told council he was frustrated with what he described as inconsistent snow removal

Newly elected member joins Brown Local School Board

A newly elected board member, Jordan Wade, along with incumbent Tami Hulit, took the oath of office for new four-year terms

Carroll Municipal Court files report for 2025

A total of 1,444 criminal and civil cases were filed in the Carroll County Municipal Court under Judge Gary L. Willen during 2025

Life and Learning

Author Cathy Baker at Carroll County District Library Feb. 21

“Morrow” is Baker’s second novel. Her first novel, “Wrenville,” was published in 2023

Benefit dinner, auction to support Magnolia fire department

The Sandy Valley Eagles will host a dinner, auction and live band benefit

Carroll County Arts Center to host Jackie Pozderac art show

The body of work featured in the exhibition is described as reflecting personal and unique experiences

Christian Academy sets open house, dinner, science fair for Feb. 27

The open house will offer an opportunity to tour the school and meet teachers

Our Lady of Carroll County Knights to host Lenten fish dinners

Organizers encourage residents of the area to attend and take advantage of the variety of meal options offered each week

Campbells offer tips for a happy marriage

The Campbells met in October 1977 at a hearing in Judge Patricia Anderson’s courtroom

Dick’s Sporting Goods grant aids SL athletics

Athletic Director Bob Shansky allocated the funding among the district’s sports programs for equipment and other needs

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Obituaries

Carroll County - Your Ohio News - Carrollton Free Press Standard

Carrollton school board conducts $210,000 auction, reviews snow day schedule

Carrollton council approves land interest, extends free parking

Suicide prevention initiative highlighted at Carroll County Commissioners meeting

Malvern pantry stays open through storm, sees fewer families served

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Southern Local seeks input for youth campaign

Author Cathy Baker at Carroll County District Library Feb. 21

Carrollton school board conducts $210,000 auction, reviews snow day schedule

Property tax hikes put heavy burden on homeowners

Benefit dinner, auction to support Magnolia fire department

Carrollton council approves land interest, extends free parking

Carroll County Arts Center to host Jackie Pozderac art show

Suicide prevention initiative highlighted at Carroll County Commissioners meeting

Christian Academy sets open house, dinner, science fair for Feb. 27

Indian Creek tops Edison in unified basketball game

Southern Local seeks input for youth campaign

Single contested race set for Carroll County primary

Ohio Local History Alliance Region 5 meeting set in Cadiz

Deli on the Square offers catering and charcuterie options

Farm Bureau coffee talks return to Carrollton

Carroll County Commissioners hear dog warden, Golden Age Retreat updates

Ohio Foothills tourism brand launches to market 10-county region

Indian Creek tops Edison in unified basketball game

Carrollton girls split week, boys battle injuries in busy stretch

Carrollton falls short of State Duals finals after split at regional

Minerva falls to Carrollton in streaky dual

Malvern boys, girls take care of business in IVC action

Sandy Valley names new head football coach, pending approval

Minerva boys take down Carrollton with big third quarter

Sandy Creek Joint Fire District hosts multi-agency response class

Troopers urge motorists to move over, slow down

Barnett sworn in for third term on Veterans Service Commission

Carroll Grand Jury returns 9 indictments

Resident addresses Malvern council over snow removal concerns

Newly elected member joins Brown Local School Board

Carroll Municipal Court files report for 2025

Author Cathy Baker at Carroll County District Library Feb. 21

Benefit dinner, auction to support Magnolia fire department

Carroll County Arts Center to host Jackie Pozderac art show

Christian Academy sets open house, dinner, science fair for Feb. 27

Our Lady of Carroll County Knights to host Lenten fish dinners

Campbells offer tips for a happy marriage

Dick’s Sporting Goods grant aids SL athletics

Letter to the Editor

Property tax hikes put heavy burden on homeowners

Good News

Living free from condemnation

Letter to the Editor

Coshocton County auditor retires to farm

Weekly Blessing

The only living God

Pastor's Pen

God’s grace and salvation are offered to all people without exception

Letter to the Editor

Why New Philadelphia voters rejected the plan

Life Lines

A winter's afternoon spent in search of a safe reentry

Kitchen Table Nutrition

Chocolate, chicken soup and the science of feeling loved

Drawing Laughter

Gigi helps craft a bit of chaos for Valentine’s Day

Housebroken

Finding happiness inside — and outside — the house

Mary J. Ford

Roy J. Ray

Larry McCully

Florence Barnett

Roy Blevins

David Michael Myers

Century Farms blends historic charm with modern wedding amenities

Hart wins Southern Local spelling bee

OHSAA honors Jesse Owens in track event

Hope in Ohio event to focus on suicide prevention

HRH Foundation holds annual gratitude dinner

Empower Youth team to hold hygiene drive

Rotary hears update on Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Aultman College to hold Preview Day

Nuzzolillo, Citro crowned winter homecoming queen and king

JB Tire and Auto celebrates grand opening in Minerva