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Malvern Mayor Michael McCort has proclaimed Saturday, May 10, as Poppy Day. McCort signs the proclamation for Betsy Cinson, chairman for the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Valley Post 375. Poppies will...  Read Story.

Everyone has experienced the increase in gasoline prices and the cost of groceries. Now citizens will find another increase in everyday living expenses when they...  Read Story.

The Gee-Haw Gang is asking its fans to "Take a Trip Down Memory Lane" on Saturday, May 10, and Friday, May 16, at Minerva Middle School. The event will support the Minerva Police Auxiliary. Doors...  Read Story.

Everyone knows the season of spring has arrived in Carroll County. The snow is gone and the temperatures are getting warmer. With the season change it brings everyone out of their homes. ...  Read Story.

Malvern's Dancing on the Bridge Committee will meet Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at village hall. Anyone interested in volunteering for the fundraiser is encouraged to attend. This is a change from a...  Read Story.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday and vacation schedule, the Minerva Water Department will start reading the meters in "C" section on Tuesday, May 13. Included are Wine Street, East Lincoln Way, Don Street, McDaniel and Fry...  Read Story.

The News Leader will have early deadlines for the May 29 issue in observance of Memorial Day. Society news items must be submitted by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22. General and sports news items must be submitted...  Read Story.

Every railroad company is required to destroy or remove plants, trees, brush or other obstructive vegetation upon its right-of-way at each intersection with a public road or highway, for a distance of 600 feet or a reasonably...  Read Story.

Two ordinances that died at the April 21 meeting came back to life May 5 at the Malvern Village Council. Although the measure requiring village employees to pay a portion...  Read Story.

Click It or Ticket Campaign to be held in Carroll County This upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office has announced that deputies will be out in high volume. Deputies will be enforcing the zero tolerance of safety- belt...  Read Story.

The flower barrels, located in downtown Malvern, will be planted Saturday, May 17, starting at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed and should meet downtown with a trowel. Residents are being asked to sponsor the...  Read Story.

At the Carroll County Board of Mental Retardation meeting, Superintendent Matt Campbell highlighted renovations and improvements being done, program-wide, that were outlined in the annual action plan. At Carroll...  Read Story.

The Angels on Track Foundation honored Carroll County Sheriff Deputy Edward Hale April 24, at the sheriff's office for his "dedication to...  Read Story.

The Ohi-Rail Corporation, a Minerva-based railroad company, located at 700 Murray Ave., Minerva, on May 18, 2007, applied to the Public...  Read Story.

West Township residents may feel the failure of the township's road levy under their wheels this summer. On April 15, West Township Board of Trustees voted to cut the township's planned chip-and-seal program from...  Read Story.

The Beech Creek Botanical Garden comes alive in April and May with the blooming of many species of wildflowers, including trilliums, wild geraniums, buttercups, four species of violets,...  Read Story.

Members of the Minerva Shade Tree Commission, village officials, and residents celebrated Arbor Day and Minerva's 20th year of being named Tree City U.S.A.,...  Read Story.

The Angels on Track Foundation honored Carroll County Sheriff Deputy Edward Hale April 24, at the sheriff's office for his "dedication to identifying...  Read Story.

Law Director Gary Willen seemed optimistic at Minerva Village Council's meeting, April 22, that lines of communication may reopen...  Read Story.

About 20 minutes into Carrollton Village Council's meeting on April 28, council member Bob Dunlap asked if council could "recess for three minutes" to allow him to consult with Village...  Read Story.