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Brown Local Schools honor guidance counselors

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

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

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,...

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Cashmere Rd. body has been identified

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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