Carroll News

To the Editor: Since the school year 2001-02, the Bloom-Carroll Local School District has experienced consistent growth in enrollment, averaging 2.5 percent annually.

The Village of Carroll Service Committee will meet to discuss the repair or removal of the flashing light at Canal and Beaver Streets.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Fairfield County's population increased at a slightly higher rate than Lancaster, according to the most recent U.S. Census population estimates from 2008.

LANCASTER - Diane Eversole smiles when she said she really isn't a Fairfield County native, she's only lived here for 50 years, most recently in Carroll.

LANCASTER - Those planning to travel this Independence Day weekend might be surprised to find gas prices, hotel rooms and airline tickets won't be as high as one would expect for a holiday weekend.

The following people were booked into the Fairfield County Jail Wednesday through Sunday.

CHILLICOTHE: John Franklin Mavis, 77, of Chillicothe, died 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

CARROLL - The Wagnalls Memorial is offering theatre classes this summer featuring the silent film theme.

LANCASTER - Fairfield County Sheriff's officials have identified one suspect in a stabbing incident that landed two men in the hospital with several wounds.

Theft -A woman reported her wallet was taken while at Bob Evans Friday. Counterfeit - A male attempted to pass a counterfeit $50 at the Old Depot on North West Street Friday.

Who: Mr. Charles Black, Jr. is cutting the cake at the reception to honor him for his 20 years of service to the Bloom-Carroll Local School Board of Education.

CARROLL - Gloryland Church of the Nazarene invites all dads and their families to a special treat of Gospel music by nationally-acclaimed, Tennessee-based recording group, Triumphant Quartet.

CARROLL - Three people remain hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday morning.

NEWARK: A celebration of the life of Neil Edward Skidmore, age 76, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, at the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor William Wayt officiating.

CARROLL - A two-car accident on Coonpath Road on Sunday morning sent five individuals to the hospital.

AMANDA - The Amanda-Clearcreek Board of Education will have its regular meeting at 7 p.m. today in room 1100 at the district office, 328 East Main St., Amanda.

David L. Payne, of 104 S. Brownell St., passing bad checks, defendant pleaded and found guilty, a pre-sentencing investigation was ordered with disposition set for July 14.

LANCASTER: Carl Lewis Skidmore, 78, of Lancaster, Ohio, former resident of Carroll, Ohio, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Sheriff's office Tuesday 2:36 a.m. -- Prowlers in the 8600 block of East Bayshore Road, Danbury Township.

MARION - Carroll's Jewelers will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a weeklong event Monday through June 13 at its 207 W. Center St.