Today's News

Thanks to generous community donations and a successful five-week pilot, the Family Fitness Night program will begin September 2014 in the Carroll County School District.

“I want these events to be a fun way for families to exercise together,” said Carrie Smith, health services coordinator for the district. “Having a routine of exercising year-round is beneficial for everyone in a family, not just the kids. Our Family Fitness Nights are a great way for the whole family unit to spend time together and to get fit.”

If identity theft still seems like a relatively rare crime when compared to other types of stealing, the truth is that it plays a much bigger role than one might think.

According to a report last December by the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics, it was responsible for nearly $25 billion in financial losses nationwide in 2012, which was $10 billion more than all other property crimes combined.

Jefferson Community & Technical College will host a  free Career Craze camp for students June 23-26 at the Carrollton Campus. The camp is sponsored though JCTC Workforce Solutions. 

Children, ages 12-15 years old, will explore careers in the advanced manufacturing sector, including conducting  experiments, and  learning how to operate a robotic and industrial automation system.  Students will learn about a variety of careers and effective habits that will assist them in life.