Area News
Brown Local Schools honor guidance counselors
Four Brown Local Schools counselors were recognized Feb. 7 in celebration of Ohio School Counselor Appreciation Day for their invaluable contributions in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being, according to School Superintendent Mark Scott....
County launches health plan to improve well-being
The Carroll County General Health District has announced the development of the Carroll County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the health, safety, prosperity, and resilience of local residents. The CHIP is a...
Council moves forward with fire truck purchases
By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Carrollton Village Council signed various ordinances approving the purchase of fire trucks and discussed a land and water agreement from 1976 at its Feb. 10 meeting. Council approved Village Ordinances 2025-06, 2025-07, and 2025-08,...
Community
County launches health plan to improve well-being
The Carroll County General Health District has announced the development of the Carroll County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the health, safety, prosperity, and resilience of local residents. The CHIP is a...
Cherrywood Ridge offers a unique venue for local events
By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Through faith and to fulfill a long-time dream, April Beck of the Beck family purchased Cherrywood Ridge Barn and Event Center with the intention of sharing the space and history of the property. Cherrywood Ridge Barn and Event...
Cashmere Rd. body has been identified
The body highway workers discovered Feb. 7 on Cashmere Rd. in Perry Township has been identified as Douglas Hubler. Hubler’s family has been notified as of today and investigation is ongoing by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner Dr. Mandal Haas’ office....
Sports
Carrollton boys clinch share of EBC championship
By Ray Sarvis FPS Correspondent Sure, the calendar was clear. The Carrollton boys’ basketball team did indeed have two games scheduled over the past week. But for all intents and purposes, there was only one game that the coaches, players, and Carrollton faithful were...
Carrollton secures fourth straight EBC wrestling title
By Jordan Miller FPS Editor Carrollton wrestling extended its dominance in the Eastern Buckeye Conference, clinching its fourth consecutive league title with a 42-28 victory over Minerva on Thursday night at Carrollton High School. The Warriors delivered a strong...
Wins pile up for Hornets, move to 10-0 in the IVC
By Ray Sarvis FPS Correspondent Cruise control comes to mind when thinking of the Malvern boys’ basketball team’s last week. With the postseason fast approaching and the Inter-Valley Conference Northern Division already secured, the Hornets are cruising through the...
Obituaries
Herman E. Muesegaes Jr.
Herman E. Muesegaes Jr., 91, of Amsterdam, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 13, 2025, at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat in Carrollton. A...
Vincent L. Morvatz
Vincent Lee Morvatz passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at his home in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Betty...
Edna Mae Maple
Edna Mae Maple, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. She was born May 29, 1944, in Carrollton, Ohio, to the late Herman and...
James D. McCully
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of James D. McCully, 66, of Malvern, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. He passed peacefully at...
Darla L. Jarvis
Darla L. Jarvis, 76, of Minerva, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1948, to...
Ruth I. Walters
Ruth I. Walters, 87, of Carrollton, passed away Feb. 7, 2025, after an extended illness. Mom, we are sure you are in heaven and with our...