Articles in Mantua
CYF Builds Benches to Build Hope
Mantua – The Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF) United, comprised of youth groups from three area churches, have been practicing their carpentry skills to raise money for an upcoming mission trip. The group of 18 area high schoolers from Hilltop Christian, Hiram Christian, and Mantua Center Christian Churches made Leopold Benches. …
Brother and Sister in Arms
Mantua – Under the guise of an impromptu lesson about Memorial Day this week, students in Mrs. Franks’ class at Crestwood Intermediate School got to meet a real-live hero. CIS Principal, Mr. Maglionico, came to the class to talk about the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. He wanted to know what …
Mantua Historical Society Discusses Nature
At the last meeting of the Mantua Historical Society, to commemorate Earth Day, Matt Sorrick, Director of the Center for Science Education at Hiram College spoke on “Do Mother Nature a Favor: Take a kid outside, and they just might change the world!”. Kids now spend 27% of their day …
Earth Day + Sunshine = Fun at Crestwood
Mantua – Sunshine, warm weather, and easy access to a playground, combined with lots of volunteers made the Earth Day celebration at Crestwood Primary & Intermediate Schools a big success. As participants checked in at the Welcome Booth of the free after-school community program, they received an Earth Day Passport …
Crestwood Teacher Receives 2013-2014 Einstein Fellowship and is Named a Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Mantua – Crestwood Primary School teacher, Natalie Harr, was awarded the 2013-2014 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. She is the only teacher from Ohio to receive this honor, which comes simultaneously with being named a Finalist for the Ohio’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
“I am delighted …
DMRC Reverse Raffle on May 4
Do you have your ticket for the DMRC Reverse Raffle on Saturday, May 4 at Mantua K of C Hall?
This event is the primary means of raising funds to cover the local match for a grant The Village received. The local share of new sidewalks south of the river is …
A Cinderella Story
Once upon a time — last Saturday night, in fact — my husband and I had the opportunity to transport our two princesses to the nearby land of Mantua. While we didn’t take a coach and ball gowns were optional, our princesses were delighted at the events that unfolded.
Crestwood High School Honor Roll – 3rd Grading Period
3.5+ SENIORS
Sara Amport, Kathleen Bailey, Kelly Baker, Madeline Becker, Nichole Bencie, Courtney Berish, Katie Bretland, Stephanie Bruce, Gabrielle Caddell, Victoria Chiller, Emma Cline, Mallory Czuchra, David Defer, Brittany Donell, Kira Edic, Mckenzie Faust, Tyler Fear, Ryan Fedor, Brett Fisher, Jacob Graves, Allyson Groves, Joshua Gula, Gina Harmon, Jenna Head, Tara …
Crestwood District News
Mantua – Narrowing down the playing field in just a few short months from forty-seven applicants to just one, the Crestwood School Board has hired David Toth, (currently the principal at West Geauga High School), as Crestwood’s new School Superintendent. Retiring Superintendent Joe Iacano stated, “I wish David the best. …
Crestwood Board of Education to Hire New Superintendent
Mantua – Crestwood Board of Education will complete its superintendent search tonight at a special board meeting at 6 p.m. when it is expected to approve the appointment of Mr. David Toth. A community welcome and reception will immediately follow.
Rotary Variety Show Coming April 20th
Mantua – The Rotary Club of Mantua will present its traditional Variety Show, showcasing local talent with additional performers from Hiram College and relatives and frien ds of local residents. Several favorites will return, including Bob Stehli, Char and Jena Head and Heather Ristau. A well-known local musician, Steve Vanderink, …
Help A Humanitarian Help the 4Cs
The Crestwood Community Care Coalition (4Cs) has been helping families in the Crestwood School District for over 20 years. Now, you’ve got a chance to help them by doing something you probably already do anyway. The more donations of money and non-perishable food they receive now through April 30th, the …
Scouts Earn Their “Reach Out” Award
Mantua – Recently, Junior Girl Scout Troop 442 from Crestwood Intermediate School hosted a panel discussion to earn their “reach out” award. The requirements for the “reach out” award included having the troop explore the roles available to women and girls. The troop set up the panel discussion and invited …
‘Tuesdays With Ellie’ Come to a Close
Mantua – If you haven’t had the chance to stop by, Tuesday, April 16th is the final scheduled community event at Mantua Center School. As the six-week trial of what has come to be called ‘Tuesdays with Ellie,’ come to a close, event organizer Ellie Monroe reflects on the effectiveness …
Cinderella Comes to Life at Crestwood High School
Mantua – Dust off your tiara, because on April 19th to April 21st, you’ll be transported into one of childhood’s best-loved fairy tales. Crestwood High Drama Club will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the nearby CHS gymnasium, so pumpkin coaches are not required. You’ll be transported as Cinderella, Crestwood …
Weather Didn’t Hamper Easter Carnival
Mantua – Scads of kids went to Crestwood Primary School this past Saturday. Yes, they willingly came to school on the first Saturday of spring break, but their motivation was anything but academic. On their minds were eggs, candy, Easter baskets and carnival games — and they were not disappointed.
Village of Mantua Battles Back from Fiscal Watch
Mantua – Last Tuesday’s Mantua Village Council meeting marked the momentous occasion of the Village being removed from Fiscal Watch by Nita Hendryx, a representatives from Ohio’s Auditor of State’s Office (ASO). According to Jenny August, Village Clerk-Treasurer, Mantua met the criteria of ‘Fiscal Watch’ at the end of 2007, …
Moving Mantua Forward by Preserving its Precious Past
Mantua – A recent visitor to the area commented on how much she loved the beauty and small town American charm of the homes, churches and town centers of Northeast Ohio. When I gave her a quizzical look, she explained, laughing, “I live in Tampa, where everything’s new. We don’t …
Only Four More Days to Go!
Mantua Twp. - Ellie Foster Monroe’s Big Bash had just four more dates on the calendar–March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16–for all of you Mantua Township folks to stop in, free of charge, to see the facilities available at the Mantua Center School, lately acquired by the township …
Mantua Village Garden Club starts its 78th Year
Mantua – The Mantua Village Garden Club, which was founded in 1935, kicked off it’s first meeting of 2013 at the home of Lea Lazar, with Helen Etling as hostess. Ten members shared in the noon pot luck luncheon, along with Mark Occhionero, owner of Top Garden Products, in Mentor.
Mark, …
Dr. Alan Coogan to speak at Mantua Rotary Club
Mantua – The Rotary Club of Mantua is excited to announce Dr. Alan Coogan will be their guest speaker on March 26. Dr Coogan is a retired petroleum geology professor with over 30 years teaching at Kent State University, and over 30 years as practicing attorney with a main focus …
Mantua Amercan Legion to Meet April 4
Mantua – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 of Mantua will host the regular meeting of the Portage County Council on April 4, according to Beverly Guy, PCC President. The meeting will be held at the Mantua Post, 4808 E. Main at 7:00 pm.
A Special Memorial Service for departed members will …
Family Literacy is a Community Effort
Mantua – Twenty-five volunteers — including one Cat in the Hat — came from four area churches on one evening to help spread a message of family literacy at Crestwood Primary School (CPS).
“We’re grateful to be invited into the school. Family Literacy Night is a great way for us to …
The Lorax, Literacy and Quilts
Mantua – Nora Brandt makes quilts. Her self-described “addiction” began with a request made by her eldest daughter Meghan, who passed away at age 26 from ovarian cancer. Initially, her first creations were given to the newborn children of Meghan’s friends, so that even though Meghan couldn’t be there herself …
Community Center Gets Its Start at Center School
Wikipedia defines community centers as “public locations where members of a community tend to gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes.”
Like many folks in Mantua Township, Ellie Monroe, a long-time resident, would like to see the historic Mantua Center School building effectively used as such by …
Iron Eagle Martial Arts of Mantua Celebrates One Year In Business
Mantua – As of January 2013, Iron Eagle Martial Arts of Mantua celebrated one year in business! They offer classes in Traditional Taekwondo and Krav Maga (an Israeli self-defense system focusing on hand to hand combat) for beginner and advanced martial artists and specialized self-defense seminars, as this is at …
One Book, One School, One Principal and Two Pigs?
Mantua – Charlotte’s Web came to life at Crestwood Primary School (CPS) last Thursday. Students, teachers and staff learned that they had “Some School” as they saw their cafeteria transformed into Wilbur’s home at Mr. Zuckerman’s farm. The menagerie included two sheep, one miniature horse, and one calf, courtesy of …
Crestwood Local Schools Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration of students will take place on February 21 and 28 during the following times: 9:30 – 11:30 am; 1 – 2:30 pm and 5-7 pm at the Crestwood Primary building. Children must be five years old on or before August 1, 2013 to be eligible to attend kindergarten …
Mantua Youth Wrestling Places Again at Annual Southeast Pirate Invitational
Mantua – The Mantua Youth Varsity Wrestling team placed 3rd out of 8 teams at the 8th annual Southeast Pirate Invitational in December, only missing 2nd place by 11 ½ points. Head Coach Mike Picone said “the competition was really tough and I am so proud of how our team …
Crestwood Schools — Student Safety and Superintendent Search
At December’s School Board meeting, the Board voted to approve the revision of the Five-Year Forecast for fiscal years ending in 2017. The forecast is required by law to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education. The Board also discussed Strategic Planning for the District, as items in the …
Mantua K of C to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship
Mantua – Crestwood area boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. This is a fun, free activity for area youth to compete in a Free Throw (foul shot) competition for best …
Crestwood Kids Enjoyed Lunch with Santa
Mantua – The Crestwood Primary School (CPS) PTO hosted lunch with Santa last Saturday at the Historic Mantua Center Elementary School. Nearly 150 people attended, with almost half the number of attendees measured in at less than four feet tall.
Crestwood Schools Launch Student Helpline
Mantua – In a letter sent home to Crestwood School District students, Mary Ann Strenk, Director of Curriculum for the District, announced the launch of a program called ‘Safe School Helpline’, an anonymous tip line set up through a partnership between the School District and the Mantua Village Police Department. …
Crestwood Middle School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks
8th Grade Honor Roll
Melody Bencie*, Emma Bene, Madisyn Benoit, Karli Bigler*, Alyssa Blake*, Haley Brady*, Olivia Brady*, Colin Brooks, Allyson Buchert, Gabrielle Campana*, Morgan Chesla, Lilly Cline, Aaron Cox, Cameron Crabtree, Derek Crislip, Megan Cymanski*, Haley Davis*, Jacquelynne Deuley, Emma Dockery*, Francis Donat, Allison Durham*, Melina Edic*, Jordan Fabry, Mackenzie …
Crestwood High School Honor Roll—First Nine Weeks
3.5+ SENIORS
Sara Amport, Kathleen Bailey, Kelly Baker, Madeline Becker, Nichole Bencie, Cole Benjamin, Courtney Berish, Steven Bokesch, Katie Bretland, Gabrielle Caddell, Andrew Carney, Victoria Chiller, Emma Cline, Mallory Czuchra, David Defer, Brandon Derr, Brittany Donell, Kira Edic, Nicholas Erway, Mckenzie Faust, Tyler Fear, Amber Feddor, Ryan Fedor, Brett Fisher, Thomas …
Holiday Fest in Mantua
Mantua – Have your picture, or your families picture taken with Santa FREE of charge, and at the same time enjoy shopping for those Holiday goodies, and gifts that make this time of year so special to you, your family, and friends.
What’s the Story at Mantua’s Center Church?
Mantua – If you’ve seen the weekly influx of preschoolers heading to the Mantua Center Christian Church (MCCC) each Thursday with their big people, you may wonder if they’re heading to some sort of pint-sized revival meeting. This lively group heads religiously to MCCC each Thursday, but they aren’t heading …
“You Can’t Take It With You”
Mantua – Crestwood High School Drama Club presents “You Can’t Take It with You”. The play will take place November 2 and 3, beginning at 7:30, and November 4th beginning at 2:00. The play will be performed on stage at Crestwood High School in the Gymnasium.
At Derthick’s Farm, the Maze is Just a Kernel of the Story
Mantua – Locals were duly impressed by Derthick’s Corn Maze & Farm Experience last week, as not one, but two Cleveland news crews visited the over 200-year-old farm last Tuesday. Fox8’s Todd Meany was first to arrive, experiencing the farm and maze, finishing off his fun day on the farm …
DMRC Logo Contest
Mantua – Downtown Mantua Revitalization (DMRC) is sponsoring a logo contest and encourages all community members to give some thought to the images, colors, and style which should represent the Village of Mantua now and in the future. What do we know about, and what do we want others to …
Crestwood School Board Special Meeting Held
Mantua – A special Crestwood School Board meeting was held at the High School on September 19 to discuss the $1.2 – $1.8 million dollars in District budget cuts coming shortly from the State. The public session of the meeting covered general category cuts or reductions, including increases in participation …
Mantua-Shalersville Chamber Chatter
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce met on September 19. After introductions, member groups and organizations made general announcements. Edie Benner, President of the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC), announced that the DMRC has received a grant for streetscape improvements to the south end of the Village. The DMRC will …
Mantua Township Trustees Updates
Mantua Twp. – The Trustees of Mantua Township held their regularly scheduled meeting on September 20 at the Township Hall. The Trustees have scheduled a workshop on October 9 at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to develop a grant application for the Ohio Public Works Commission. The …
School Board News: Crestwood Schools Face Sizeable Budget Cuts
Mantua – “Crestwood enrollment has been declining, as larger graduating classes are replaced by smaller elementary classes. In the period of 2003 – 2013, enrollment has declined by 24.9%,” explains Superintendant, Joe Iacano. Staff reductions of nearly 27% have been made during that same time period to balance Crestwood’s budget. …
Not even the weather could stop Spudtacular Potato Fest
Mantua – This past weekend, Mantua hosted the 39th annual Potato Festival. Although it started off soggy with heavy downpours on opening day, the Festival delivered big smiles to an anxious and excitable crowd. Originally created as a Potato Show back in the day, the current Festival focuses on all …
Safety Comes First at Crestwood’s First Safety Town Program
Mantua – According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control, more children die every year due to unintentional injuries than from all diseases combined. To counteract these numbers, the Crestwood Primary School (CPS) PTO, kindergarten teacher Mrs. Jolene Reese, and a core group of volunteers worked together to educate …
Derthick’s Corn Maze Honors John Glenn and the 50th Anniversary of Man Orbiting the Earth
Mantua– Derthick’s Corn Maze and Farm Experience will feature American-great John Glenn his decades of space flight as the theme of their 17-acre corn maze this year. Located in Northern Portage County and in its sixth year of operation, the maze and farm experience are open weekends September 21 through …
Appalachian Experience 2012
A group of eleven volunteers from Mantua’s St. Joseph Parish recently participated in the Housing Repair Program out of St. Joseph Church in Clintwood, Virginia. Offering home repairs to the low-income people of Appalachia this outreach effort is coordinated by Sr. Jean Korkisch, CSC, who helps to ensure that those …
