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“Once Upon A Mattress”

April 10, 2012 - “Once Upon A Mattress”

Mantua – Crestwood Drama Club has worked hard to produce their version of ‘Once Upon a Mattress’, a comical twist on the Princess and the Pea. In this student-directed production, club officers planned the blocking, choreography, and directed the construction …

Council takes care of business

March 23, 2012 - Lauren Krupar

Mantua – Mantua Village Council members took care of several items of business at the Feb. 21 meeting. Council members approved the purchase and installation of an $18,000 Vaughan Chopper pump for the village’s wastewater treatment plant. The ordinance 2012-02 …

Soup, Song & Soul-Stirrings

February 25, 2012 -

Mantua – St. Joseph’s 2012 Lenten Series begins on the first Tuesday of Lent, February 28, and runs for five consecutive Tuesdays. Soup Suppers begin at 6:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall and are a long standing tradition at St. Joe’s. …

Mayor Linda Clark Seeks Cooperation in Revitalizing Mantua

February 9, 2012 - Estelle R. Brown

Mantua – Mayor Linda Clark recently presented her first State of the Village address of the  new year to village council, appealing to residents and business owners to take active part in the change they voted for when they elected …

Garfield Band Excels at Solo & Ensemble Competition

February 9, 2012 - Estelle R. Brown Garfield Band Excels at Solo & Ensemble Competition

Mantua – On Saturday, February 4, “a great group of band students represented GHS with class and quality performances,” said James A . Garfield High School band director Joe Gaither.  The annual Solo & Ensemble contest took place at Crestwood …

Ohio’s Lt. Governor Seeks Input from Portage County Business Leaders

January 13, 2012 - Estelle R. Brown Ohio’s Lt. Governor Seeks Input from Portage County Business Leaders

Mantua – Lakeside Sand & Gravel became the backdrop for a visit from Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor on January 9. It was a stop along Taylor’s journey throughout the state, gathering local business leaders’ concerns about government regulations and …

Crestwood Students donate to Rose’s Rescue

December 24, 2011 -

 Mantua – Rose’s Rescue, a 501c3 pet rescue, was presented with a $285.00 donation by Crestwood Students Angela Spencer, Brandon Houpt, and Jarupat Kannula.  The students formed a group for their Senior Seminar class. They chose the name G.A.I.N. (Giving …

Crestwood Primary School First-Grade Teacher Makes Crestwood-Antarctica Connection

December 7, 2011 -

Mantua –  Crestwood Primary School first-grade teacher Natalie Harr will depart December 26 for a five-to-six week research trip to Antarctica. Harr will join Dr. Richard Lee, Jr., an extreme entomologist from Miami University, to research a unique Antarctic fly.
Lee …

Mantua K of C to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship

November 24, 2011 -

Mantua – Crestwood area boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2012 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.  This is a fun, free activity for area youth to …

Scarlet Guard To Participate In Grand National Championships

November 7, 2011 - Scarlet Guard To Participate In Grand National Championships

Mantua – The Crestwood “Scarlet Guard” Marching Band will travel Thursday November 10, 2011 to participate in the Bands of America Grand National Championships. This is recognized as the premier marching band event in the nation. Annual spectators and participants …