Stacy Turner
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At the July 11th meeting, Fire Board members looked on as Chief Matt Roosa conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Jacob Bennett. Bennet is a Streetsboro resident; his mother, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews were present to witness the ceremony. Bennet received his pin from his nephew Aiden, while...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In the public comment Drema Herron asked the Board to put focus or more a focus on retaining excellent staff to preserve the quality of the district. Her concerns stemmed from a large amount of recent resignations at the June Board meeting.
Next, she shared her concerns relating...
Cops & Kids Fishing Day
Kids and their families are invited to join the Hiram Police Department officers on Saturday, August 20th for a fun-filled day fishing at Camp Asbury. “No fishing license needed, just bring your favorite fishing rod, a friend or two and the willingness to have fun!” noted Patrolman Anthony Yoder,...
44 Chrome Shop Now Open
Mantua - A new chrome shop is open in Mantua, poised to serve a trucking client base from across the US, with easy access via the Ohio Turnpike and State Routes 44 and 82.One of the shop’s owners, Michelle Stebbins, has built a reputation in the industry, having worked...
News From Mantua Village
Mantua - Prior to the last regular meeting, village council held a public budget hearing to allow residents to comment on the village’s proposed 2023 budget. As no residents provided feedback, no changes were made to the proposed budget. During the legislation portion of the regular meeting, council approved...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At their last regular meeting, trustees opened bids for chip and seal work on township roads. The township received a total of three bids from: HULA Construction, Ronyak, and Geauga Highway. After briefly reviewing each bid, trustees directed Road Supervisor Tom Matota to deliver the bid...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In his Superintendent’s Communications, Dr. David Toth congratulated educators Janice May and Sue McClure on each receiving a Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award for the 2021-2022 school year.
The board was pleased to accept several generous donations, including one from the estate of Robert A. Corbett in...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last Village Council meeting, Keith and Elisa Holmes, residents on Plum Ridge asked council to consider granting an easement or a license. They requested this consideration in order to build a carport structure on their property. According to Village Administrator James McGee, there would be...
Plein Air Painting in Mantua
Mantua - According to the Artists Network, plein air painting is about venturing outdoors to paint or draw the landscape while out in the landscape. While the practice dates back for centuries, it was transformed into an art form by the French Impressionists. Fueled by their desire to paint...
It’s Time for Art on the Hill
Mantua - This Saturday once again, the 13th annual Art on the Hill festival takes place at Prospect Street and State Route 44 in Mantua. “We have a great mix of artisans this year,” shared event organizer Christine Pitsinger. “At 80 artisans, it’s a record number for us, with...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At Council’s last meeting, Mayor Clark and Police Chief Joe Urso presented a Proclamation honoring the village’s Head Dispatcher.Mayor Clark noted, “Today marks the end of an era. Linda Wilke, our Head Dispatcher, retired after almost 31 years with the Mantua Police Department.” Wilke was presented with...
Kira’s Sweet Bakes Now Open in Mantua
Mantua - At the recent grand opening, Kira Crawford was pleased to see that her favorite offering -- peach cobbler -- sold out within 45 minutes of opening. As the event took place over Memorial Day weekend, folks flocked to the new shop to snap up sharable apple and...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At the last meeting, Township Trustees discussed the details of a Community Open House event that takes place on Saturday, June 18th. The event will be held at Hiram Township’s new facility at 6352 State Route 82.
At Saturday’s event, visitors will have the opportunity to tour...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the June council meeting, Mr. Donald Miles was present to discuss potential progress at the uninhabited property Miles co-owns on Plum Ridge Drive. The property in question has been the topic of discussion at a number of village meetings, as council has fielded multiple complaints from...
Longtime Windham Coach Retires
Windham - After being a fixture on the basketball courts at Windham High School, Head Coach Marty Hill retired this year, having coached the Windham Bombers for and incredible 47 years.
An avid athlete, Hill played basketball, football, and baseball at James A. Garfield High School, graduating as a G-man...
Dr. David Haney Inaugurated as 23rd Hiram College President
Hiram - Last Thursday afternoon, the Hiram College Trustees inaugurated Dr. David Haney as the 23rd President of Hiram College. The intimate event, which included distinguished alumni and local government officials such as Judge John Eklund, Portage County Commissioner Sabrina Christian-Bennett, and Portage County Treasurer and Hiram College Alumnus...
Dancers Catch the Fun in Aurora
Aurora - While dance recitals for children and young adults may be a common event for many families during the springtime, you might not have known that dancers of all ages gathered in Aurora recently for the 62nd Ohio Dance Convention. The weekend event was the first in-person gathering...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - As spring storm season begins, Hiram Village Administrator James McGee recently announced that Hiram Village has implemented an enhanced 911 and emergency notification system for residents. This new service provides targeted community and weather-related alerts to Village households, enabling faster assistance in an emergency. For more information...
Rotary Celebrates 75th Year in Mantua
Mantua - The Rotary Club is a global network of 1.4 million individuals in 46,000+ clubs working together to take action to create lasting change in local communities and around the globe for over 110 years, Rotary members across the country and around the world work to better the...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At their last meeting, trustees read a letter from Pioneer Trail resident Kathie Havener. In her letter, Havener commended George Firtik from the township’s Service Department for his exemplary service. When driving by her residence, Firtik noticed that a rock had inadvertently been deposited by a...
Garrettsville Artist Featured in Local Show
In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness month in March, the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD) held their first ever art show. And Garrettsville striving artist Hayden Morgan’s work was selected to be included.
Brian Morgan, the Barber of G’Ville, better known as Hayden’s dad, was pleased to attend...
Garrettsville Nutrition Now Open!
Garrettsville - After months of anticipation, the newest storefront in Garrettsville is finally open for business. In case you haven’t had the opportunity to stop in and check it out yet, the shop custom-blends nutritional drinks purported to boost metabolism, support immunity and gut health, and serve as healthy...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At their March meeting, Village Council, Police Chief Brian Gregory announced that the department’s annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 16th at Hiram College’s Dix Dining facility. The event takes place from 9 am until 1 pm, with proceeds funding the Holiday Shop...
Senator Cirino Visits Crestwood
Mantua - Recently, Senator Jerry Cirino, Ohio’s 18th District State Senator visited Crestwood’s 7-12 campus to learn first-hand from students about some of the programs offered there. Senator Cirino represents school districts including Crestwood and James A. Garfield in Portage County, as well as districts in Lake and Geauga...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Village Council heard from representatives from the Historic Landmarks Commission. In a special hearing prior to the regular council meeting, the group met to ascertain whether to dissolve the commission. Speaking on behalf of the commission, Clark Magdych noted that since 2013 when...
DMRC Holds Spring Event
Mantua - After a two-year hiatus, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization( DMRC) will hold a spring fundraiser to help with the organization’s efforts to help make improvements in the historic village. The event will take place on Saturday, April 9th at Hughes Hall at St.Joseph’s Church on Pioneer Trail in...
Local Group Fights Hunger with Maple Syrup
For the past eight years, a determined group in Hiram returns to a donated sugar bush off Norton Road to brave the mud and fickle weather to collect sap from Hiram trees that will help rural farmers feed communities across the globe.
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, District Treasurer Sarah Palm presented board members with a basic summary of Ohio House Bill 110 -- the Fair School Funding Plan. According to Palm, this new funding initiative provides funding to districts based on what some refer to as “butts in seats”...
JAG Athletes of All Abilities Can Play
Garrettsville - Late last week, JAG Elementary students in grades three through six had the opportunity to participate in wheelchair basketball. Around 20 students in each group were sorted to either Team Purple, wearing purple jerseys, or Team Conner, captained by Conner Hunt, eighth grade student from JAG Middle...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At their 2022 organizational meeting, trustees appointed Jack Groselle as Trustee Chairman and Steve Pancost as Vice Chairman. In addition, trustees agreed to continue to meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the township’s new building. On a related note, Fiscal...
