County leads 911 upgrade

County leads 911 upgrade

By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer After being one of the last counties in Ohio to transition to the 911 system, Carroll County has been on the razor’s edge of the Next Generation 911 system as part of its pilot program. On Jan. 22, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced...
Friendship Center supports seniors

Friendship Center supports seniors

By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer The Carroll County Friendship Center and its Meals on Wheels program are working hard to support seniors during the winter months. “We have had six snow days this year and two days with temperatures below zero,” said Director Tonya...
Gardner to lead Minerva PD

Gardner to lead Minerva PD

After serving in law enforcement for nearly 15 years, newly sworn-in Minerva Police Chief Larry Gardner never expected to find himself in the top position. With this new role, Gardner aims to form a stronger bond with the community and build a better-trained Minerva...
Carrollton school board reorganizes for 2025

Carrollton school board reorganizes for 2025

By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer The Carrollton Exempted Village School District’s Board of Education held its reorganizational meeting on Jan. 14. Board President Dan Ries was re-elected president, and Steven Pridemore retained his position as vice president. The...
Huebner Subaru gives to local food pantry

Huebner Subaru gives to local food pantry

Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Huebner Subaru of Carrollton donated children’s shoes, socks, and coats to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and St. Vincent de Paul on Jan. 16 as part of Subaru’s “Subaru Loves to Help” initiative in conjunction with Operation Warm. “I...
Auman breaks historic barrier

Auman breaks historic barrier

By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer USAF career airman Fawn M. Auman was sworn in Jan. 15 by Judge Michael V. Repella II as the first female member of the Carroll County Veterans Service Commission. “It is kind of unbelievable,” Auman said. “To be chosen out of anyone...