Area News
Carrollton seniors honored during awards ceremony
By Don Rutledge FPS Staff Writer Members of Carrollton High School’s Class of 2025 were honored for their academic, extracurricular and athletic achievements during a Senior Awards Assembly held May 16 in the high school gymnasium. The program—which was open to...
Rain holds off for Augusta parade
The threat of rain held off Friday evening for the 76th annual parade at the Augusta Strawberry Festival, which included some 30 units and a good turnout of parade watchers. Prizes were awarded in 11 categories, including a Judges’ Choice by the three parade judges,...
Carrollton Council discuss water and sewer rates
By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Carrollton Village Council was joined by Matt Kline of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to discuss water and sewer rates at its June 9 meeting. Kline presented a review of Carrollton’s water and sewer systems,...
Community
Rain holds off for Augusta parade
The threat of rain held off Friday evening for the 76th annual parade at the Augusta Strawberry Festival, which included some 30 units and a good turnout of parade watchers. Prizes were awarded in 11 categories, including a Judges’ Choice by the three parade judges,...
Palmer’s Minerva Bowl celebrates 50 years of business
By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Palmer’s Minerva Bowl has been racking up memories, friendships and community support for 50 years. For owners Bill and Beverlee Palmer and their son, Brad Palmer, who manages the bowling alley, 50 years went by pretty quickly. “You...
Nathan Meadows named Person of Year
Nathan Meadows has been named the 2025 Minerva Person of the Year. A recognition dinner and award presentation will be held Wednesday, June 18, at John’s Bakery & Café. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 6 p.m. The buffet-style meal includes...
Sports
Malvern, Carrollton advance several relays and athletes to Columbus
By Ray Sarvis FPS Staff Writer Malvern From consistently outperforming expectations at multiple invitationals to winning both the boys and girls Inter-Valley Conference North track meet titles, the Hornets have been on fire this season. That momentum carried into the...
Carrollton walks off West Holmes to win district title
By Ray Sarvis FPS Correspondent Perhaps Carrollton High School should consider a name change thanks to its baseball team.FPS With a flair for the dramatic reminiscent of the 1980 Cleveland Browns—nicknamed the “Kardiac Kids”—the Warriors have developed a habit of...
Malvern boys, girls claim IVC North track titles
By Ray Sarvis FPS Correspondent Track Talk about a historic showing. The Malvern track squads made school history at the Inter-Valley Conference Championships, hosted by Newcomerstown High School on May 15. Both the boys and girls teams captured IVC North titles — the...
Obituaries
John R. Ridgeway
John Raymond Ridgeway, 76, of Minerva, passed away on June 9, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s disease to be with his Lord. John...
Martha Snyder
Martha Snyder, 57, of Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of...
Dana M. Saumers
Dana Marie Saumers, 61, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 5, 2025, at Holy Family Home in Parma, Ohio, surrounded by her...
Beth A. Chamberlain
Beth Ann (Slabaugh) (Brumbaugh) Chamberlain, 66, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Beth was born in Canton, Ohio, on Aug....
Mark R. Fritz
Mark Randall Fritz, 61, of Minerva, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:49 p.m. at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital in Alliance,...
Helen “Jenny” Lanning
Helen “Jenny” Lanning, 88, of Canton, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in the Cleveland Clinic after a sudden heart ailment. She was...