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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Red Devil boys’ basketball stumbles early, falls to Mayhem
The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team’s joy about capturing their first victory of the season was short-lived as 24 hours later, they were defeated by Fuchs Mizrachi 65-49 last Saturday evening in Beachwood. “It is a tough loss,” said Coach Andrew Mertz. “The game was extremely physical. Obviously, that is going to benefit Fuchs Mizrachi, they are senior-laden, and...
Marvin Litz
Marvin Litz age 79 passed away Thursday January 1st, 2026 after a long illness. Born January, 22nd 1946 in Clearfield, PA to Rudolph and Norma Litz. Marvin lived the majority of his life as a resident of Mantua and Portage County, OH. Marvin was a devoted and loving husband of 56 years to Linda Jean Litz(Kessler). He served in the...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Portage County Junior High Tournament crowns champions at Garfield
Wrestlers from across Portage County competed Friday, Jan. 2, at the Portage County Junior High Wrestling Tournament, hosted by James A. Garfield High School, with champions decided across multiple weight classes. Tournament champions were determined through title brackets, with second place awarded to the championship runner-up. Additional placement matches were used to determine third, fourth and fifth place finishers. At 245...
Crestwood grad Charlie Schweickert returns to boys’ basketball program in coaching role
2024 Crestwood graduate Charlie Schweickert has always believed he has the voice to become a play-by-play television sports announcer, but he is also now finding his voice as a basketball coach, returning to his alma matter to serve as the Red Devil boys’ varsity assistant and freshmen head coach. “I am so incredibly grateful,” Schweickert told The Villager last Friday....
Badger girls’ basketball locks down Red Devils in league clash
There is a new leader in the race for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division championship. The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball used stout defense to pull away from league rival Crestwood, winning 39-24 to vault into first place in the division last Friday evening in Burton. “It was a very tough, physical game,” said Coach Dave Albert. “They played very...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Crestwood wrestling nets 10th place at North Coast Classic
In a crowded field of some of the best high school wrestling programs in Northeast Ohio, the Crestwood Red Devils asserted themselves by finishing in 10th place as a team by scoring 357.5 points at the North Coast Classic last weekend at the Independence Fieldhouse. “Usually, week one you are trying to ease your way into it but this year...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Crestwood boys’ basketball prepared to seize opportunity
The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team is entering a new era with a new coach at the helm and only one returning varsity player but they are ready to surprise, despite the uncertainty. “I have been very impressed with the speed at which things are being picked up and learned and the speed at which roles are being formed...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Crestwood wrestling bolstered by experience for a bounce back season
According to Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling Coach Dave Wrobel, the 2024-25 wrestling season marked the end of a lengthy streak in which Crestwood qualified at least one wrestler to the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Meet. The Red Devils seek to start a new streak for the 2025-26 season as the team returns with more experience under their...
Red Devil girls’ basketball stumbles late in season-opening loss against Wildcats
The door was wide open for the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team to make a make a big push for victory in their season-opener against Portage County rival Mogadore, but Crestwood succumbed to some late miscues, losing 42-41 last Saturday afternoon in Mantua. “It was a great match-up,” said Coach T.J. Henderson. “I talked to the kids, I talked...
Mantua Rotary Presents Another Merry Christmas Tree Silent Auction
Merchants, businesses, and Community Groups in the Mantua area have volunteered to decorate a three-foot tall table-top Christmas Tree for Rotary Club of Mantua’s silent auction. Each tree of the 20 trees is unique, festive, and may reflect the business responsible for decorations. Trees, to be displayed at Crooked River Flowers, Gifts, and More at 10676 Main Street in...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Red Devil girls’ basketball prepared to start slow but build momentum
After capturing the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division banner and earning a berth in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV final last year, the Crestwood Red Devils’ basketball team will have a different look but. “I would say the expectations are always going to be elevated and high but within reality, understanding that we did lose a lot...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Take the Plunge to Help Feed Local Kids!
Since its founding in 2015, when Liz and Paul Meeker learned of the need to ensure that no child in the Crestwood Local School District went hungry, Kids Weekend Meals (KWM) has served needy families. At that time, they learned that kids who relied on free or reduced breakfasts and lunches during school days often went hungry at home....
Garfield’s Lina Kaufman locks up All-Ohio honors at D-III state cross country meet
Appearing at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state cross country meet as a freshman may be intimidating to some, but Garfield G-Men freshman Lina Kaufman is well-versed at competing on the big stage. Kaufman wrapped up her freshman cross country season by taking 20th place with a time of 18:53.74 to finish as a first team...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Headwaters Trail Plan Hits Detour in Mantua Township
Anyone driving along Pioneer Trail Road in Mantua Township can’t help but notice a bold outcropping of large signs in front of most homes between Mantua Center and Diagonal Roads. Up since September, they say: “NO, Christine Craycroft. We DO NOT want a hike and bike trail through our front yards!!!” Christine Craycroft, Executive Director of Portage Park District, says...
Garfield’s Lina Kaufman secures state berth for D-III state cross country meet
Garfield G-Men freshman Lina Kaufman is not quite finished with her breakout season in her first year of varsity cross country. The G-Men freshman clinched a state berth at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III regional meet, finishing in 11th place with a time of 19:44.01 last Saturday at Boardman High School. “It is just spectacular to see...
Portage County Student Programs Welcomes New Members to 2025-26 Senior Board
The Portage County Senior Board is proud to announce the selection of twelve outstanding student leaders from across the county to serve as new members for the 2025-26 school year. These exemplary students have been chosen to represent their respective schools, and they take on the important role of selecting the Portage County Seniors of the Month throughout the...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Mantua Rotary To Host A 2025 Christmas Tour of Homes
The Rotary Club of Mantua proudly announces that they are hosting a Christmas Tour of Homes this year. Their last tour occurred in 2019. Four homeowners from the Mantua area have volunteered to open their lovely houses, festooned for the holidays both inside and out. The four homes, representing historic homes in the village and township, as well as...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Crestwood boys’ soccer finds offensive stride in loss against Girard
It has been a rude awakening for the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team in finding offensive success in the first year after graduating their leading goal scorer. Although the Red Devils enjoyed one of their best offensive matches in several weeks, it was not enough to overcome Girard in a 3-2 loss last Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium...
