Carrollton High names Blake Lucas as 2025 football mascot

CHS junior will lead spirit activities and represent the Warriors at games and events this season

Carrollton High School’s mascot for the 2025 football season is Blake Lucas, a junior at CHS. He will lead spirit activities and represent the Warriors at games and events throughout the season.

Don Rutledge

Published September 16, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.

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Minerva High students lead 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Patriotic music, readings and reflections honor victims, first responders and military service.

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Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County partners with Bergholz Community Foundation on $1.6 million revitalization project

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Jess Krulik and Jordan Wrask step into leadership roles, focusing on project-based learning and student engagement

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YMCA employee walks 10K, raises $1,750 to send kids to camp

Josh Kerr of Minerva YMCA trained for months, adopted healthier habits and helped fund trips to Camp Tippecanoe for local children

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Rep. Robb Blasdel announces Capitol Square school transportation grant

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Carroll County Animal Protection League to host benefit dinner, auction Oct. 25

Annual fundraiser at Minerva Community Center will feature Old Carolina Barbecue, guest speakers, raffles and silent auction to support no-kill shelter project

Carroll County grand jury indicts 8 on drug, theft and domestic violence charges

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Carroll County commissioners spotlight suicide prevention efforts

Board proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, highlights local programs and support resources

Carroll County Municipal Court cases for week of Sept. 7

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Carrollton council reviews maintenance projects, dry weather impacts

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Leesville council advances veterans banner project, storm sewer replacement

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LIFE AND LEARNING

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