William “Bill” Keith Dearth, 73, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on July 8, 2025, at Aultman Hospital after a valiant and stubborn fight with lung cancer — because, of course, he did it his way. Born ...

The 175th annual Carroll County Fair will open Monday, July 14, with free admission and a flag-raising ceremony at 6 p.m. in front of the grandstand. Crowning ceremonies for the 2025 Junior Fair Queen ...

E.S. Tasker, a U.S. Navy veteran and career law enforcement officer, brings powerful perspective to his memoir Men of Forrestal, a deeply personal account of surviving one of the Navy’s darkest days.

Carrollton High School has announced its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class, honoring three standout individuals and one historic team whose accomplishments have left a lasting impact on Warrior ...

The FOE Ladies Auxiliary 2185 hosted the 2025 Carroll County Fireworks Show on July 5 at the Carroll County Fairgrounds, delivering a night of celebration, community unity and local pride. The event ...

By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Members of the local group known as Pullin’ for a Cause recently presented a check for $94,327 to Akron Children’s Hospital, representing proceeds from the 2025 ...

Kathy Ann Shuman, 76, of Carrollton, passed away Friday morning, June 20, 2025, as she was holding her granddaughter Saraya’s hand. She was born April 11, 1949, daughter of the late Harry and Hilda ...

Selva J. Wade, 85, of North Georgetown, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, in her home. She was born March 17, 1940, in Acme, Pa., to Floyd and Beatrice (Fouts) Smalley Jr. She was a housewife and ...

Paul C. “Chris” Thompson, 69, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. A prayer service will be held Wednesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home. There will be no calling ...

By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Carrollton Village Council was visited by Auditor Staci Brady and heard fire and chief reports at the June 23 meeting. Carroll County Auditor Staci Brady visited the ...

By Thomas Clapper FPS Staff Writer Fox Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. Homecoming was held June 20–21 in Mechanicstown on state Route 39.The parade was held June 20. Eric and Peggy Horn of the Perrysville ...

David Alan Kidder, 86, of Canfield, Ohio, passed peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025, at Altercare of Bucyrus. Until recently, he had been able to live in his home—primarily due to the assistance of his ...