MSFD News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa swore in new full-time firefighter Hanna Rollin. Ms. Rollin has worked as a firefighter in Rootstown; she was hired by the MSFD in December. She is a Crestwood graduate who lives in Shalersville. In other news, Chief Roosa asked the fire board to accept the resignation of Mike Pender. Pender...
Local 4-H Club Celebrates Awareness Week
It’s National 4-H Awareness Week and that’s reason to celebrate. 4-H got its start in rural fields, but today it’s everywhere—from city streets and schools, to neighborhoods and universities. That’s why 4-H has stayed important for more than 100 years. Part of 4-H awareness week is that the local clubs ask local businesses if they can paint their windows,...
Odd is the new “normal” at Ravenna’s The Odd Collective
What really is normal? For Ravenna resident Steve Cummons, his normal has been collecting a variety of unusual items throughout his life and he is giving the City of Ravenna a taste of what he has acquired by opening The Odd Collective, an antiques and memorabilia shop at 245 West Main Street. “I pretty much have collected, sold and traded...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Fire Board members unanimously passed a Resolution of Necessity, allowing Fiscal Officer Ashlee Hawkins to submit the required paperwork to the Board of Elections in time to permit a Fire Levy Replacement on the ballot for voters within the Fire District as early as March 2020. According to Fire Chief Matt Roosa, the levy...
Mystery Of Our History Tour
Another Mystery of our History tour is coming to town!! Don’t miss this outside walking tour of the beautiful Village of Garrettsville. The James A Garfield Historical Society has teamed up with the Garrettsville Ladies Cemetery Association and the Rotary Club of Garrettsville Hiram to bring awareness and knowledge of the need for improvement to the Baptist Cemetery. All proceeds...
Garrettsville Summerfest Cancels 2020 Festival, Regroups for 2021
On behalf of the Summerfest committee and with deep sadness we have decided to cancel this year’s festival. There were many factors in our decision. One of the main ones is the safety of our festival goers and community. Another factor was the lack of funds due to the inability to fundraise. Summerfest has established itself as one of the...
Charles Chevy Transitions to Sarchione
In September before the leaves began to turn, a Garrettsville institution with a long history changed hands, moving from one family to another. The Charles Auto Family, the Chevrolet dealership in Garrettsville, Ohio became a part of the Akron-Canton based Sarchione Auto Group. Charles Auto Family has been in business since 1957, serving Garrettsville and the greater Cleveland market. Their...
Roller Hutt on a 20-Year Roll
Garrettsville - Kids growing up in this small town have limited entertainment options. There’s the movie theatre, the indoor sports complex, the bowling alley, a couple fast food joints, a park or two... and the Roller Hutt. Since 1990, Craig and Linda Dlugokecki have provided a safe and happy place for youngsters to hang out and have some...
Mantua Native To Compete On Season 2 of “The Titan Games”
NBC’s hit athletic competition series The Titan Games returns for its second season on Monday, May 25 with a two-hour episode at 8/7c. This season, the competition breaks down into three regional brackets: West, Central and East. Mantua, Ohio native, Andrew Hanus, will be competing for the East Region for his chance to compete on Mount Olympus in order to...
Grant Projects Are “On Schedule”
Garrettsville - The Straight A Grant from the state provided the James A. Garfield Schools with some exceptional opportunities. With these exceptional opportunities came exceptional challenges. The district remains on a very tight timeline required by the grant. All funds must be committed by June 30, 2014 and spent by September 30, 2014. Those funds not spent must be...
Freedom Hosts its 2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Show/Fall Festival
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society and the Freedom Community & Park Boosters are hosting the second annual Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, September 28. The festival will offer community members free, fun fall activities for the whole family, good local entertainment to enjoy, autumn produce and beautiful handmade crafts to purchase, says organizer Jennifer Derthick. The...
Century Village Museum Unveils Plans for an Exciting World War II Tribute Event
Burton – The Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum has announced plans to step back to 1941 for an event to honor the area’s World War II military veterans and those who supported the war effort at home. The event, Remembering Our World War II Veterans, will commemorate the era with entertainment and attractions on the grounds of Century...
Mantua Township Historical Cemeteries Restoration Project
The Mantua Township Historical Cemeteries Restoration Project is a recently established group for those interested in the Pioneer and Eastlawn Cemeteries in order to preserve their historical significance. Under the direction of the Township Trustees the organization will evaluate, research, and with fund-raising for professional help, restore applicable gravestones. The group is represented by three township organizations: The Mantua Restoration...
54th Ox Roast Fair Wrap Up
Mantua - Mother Nature gave the 54th Ox Roast Fair a break with only a few showers and everyone had a wonderful time. Of course, this great event could not be put on with out the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers. Many go above and beyond, offering their time, talent, and treasure. Folks from the surrounding area and...
Rite Aid Unveils its Wellness Renovation
Garrettsville - All that’s old is new again at your neighborhood Rite Aid. The store, located at 10764 North Street for nearly two decades, earned a Wellness Renovation that brings shoppers a more inviting, personalized experience to their store and pharmacy experiences, aimed to improve their overall health. Of 25 stores in the northeast Ohio district, this is the fourth...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp - At their last meeting, Trustee Chairman John Festa reported that the American Legion is planning a Memorial Day service at the Township’s West Lawn Cemetery at 11 am on Monday, May 31st. It was noted that the Crestwood band, the Scarlet Guard, would be in attendance, as well. For questions regarding the event, residents are encouraged...
Local Potter Tracy Shea to Offer Wheel-Throwing Experiences at Garrettsville Farmers’ Market
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Farmers’ Market continues through Thursday, August 24. If you haven’t visited yet this year, please come and join us to experience fresh produce from local farms and the small-batch producers that make our Market so special. Come on out from 4:00-7:00pm every Thursday for fresh produce, artisan foods, dinner, live music, art activities, you can...
Rick Patrick Becomes Garrettsville Mayor
Garrettsville - Village council president, Rick Patrick, was sworn in as the mayor of Garrettsville last week after the unexpected death of his friend and mentor, Craig Moser. Patrick, who “did not want to become mayor this way”, took the official oath of office on Wednesday morning in a brief, tear-filled cermony. A second ceremony was held on Saturday morning...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Tom Collins reported on the progress –and success—of a local re-imagine and rebuild Garrettsville project focusing on the Headwaters Trail as a development focus for health and well-being as well as the local economy. The District (6630) and local clubs have chimed in for matching funds; plans are in the works!
Holiday House Lighting
The season’s most awaited event is here! Let your inner Griswold shine this year and enter the annual Holiday House Lighting contest! Participating houses will be indicated on a map for people to follow through town along with a voting form. The house with the most votes wins a prize pack from local businesses! Register online at: https://forms.gle/uNGRWN89vaLqws7N7 Voting for the best...
Former Berkshire high school to be converted into sound stages, production studio
Hollywood is coming to Burton. Schoolyard Studio, a new video production company, recently broke ground at the old Berkshire High School on Sept. 12 in Burton. “It was very exciting a great relief,” Det Chansamone, Schoolyard Studio’s founder, told The Weekly Villager. “There are always delays and there are always issues with design and coordinating everything together and then dealing...
Upcoming Activities At The Portage County Senior Centers
Ravenna - The Portage County Senior Center will begin their Mahjong instruction on Friday, April 12th at 12:30. Mahjong is a tile game that involves strategy and its popularity has been spreading through the country in local senior/community centers. An instructor will be on hand for a few weeks to get things started and answer any questions about the...
MaRSI’s 2nd Friday Dinner
The Mantua Restoration Society (MaRSI) will be holding their 2nd Friday Dinner, from 4 – 7pm, on Friday, September 8, 2023. The dinner features home-made main courses, fresh salads, and delectable desserts. There will be background music featuring Skip Schweitzer on guitar, Cal Craig on banjo, and the vocals of Sarah Harvey. If you haven’t been to one of...
Robinson Health System Becomes Part of University Hospitals
Ravenna - University Hospitals has completed all actions necessary for the full integration of Robinson Health System into the UH health system effective June 1. “Together we have new and exciting opportunities to serve the residents of Portage County and surrounding communities,” said Thomas F. Zenty III, CEO of University Hospitals. “We look forward to growing and enhancing Robinson’s services...
Artistic Inspiration To Make Chestnut Street Colorful
Ravenna - Whether you get artistic expression from a Monet or a Picasso piece of art in a museum, from a 1980’s MTV music video, or from a picture you have drawn yourself and had tattooed on your upper right arm -- you are an artist! You have the ability to express yourself! That is what the upcoming...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Garrettsville
O’Henry, O’Malley, O’My! Grab your friends and neighbors, and follow the road to Garrettsville on March 17th for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day you won’t soon forget. And that’s no blarney! The historic village of Garrettsville knows how to celebrate, and they are starting first thing in the morn’. Start off with a hearty breakfast, and a beer if you...
Make Plans for the 2016 Potato Fest!
Mantua - Once again, on the weekend after Labor Day, (September 9th - 11th), it’s time for Mantua’s 43rd annual Potato Festival. As in years past, this down-home affair will have all the contests and activities you’ve come to expect. But this year, make plans to come down to Buchert Park to find out what new surprises are in...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the July meeting of the Crestwood School Board, the Board approved a contract with Virtual Community School (VCS), an online school based in Ohio. Through enrollment in the special program, families who choose online schooling for their students would be supplied with a computer, printer and online instruction aligned with State and common core standards through...
Crestwood Ponytail League Celebrates 50 Years
As we enjoy the competition and exhilaration of the Winter Olympics, cheering on the talented men and women of our US Olympic team, it’s hard to imagine that things haven’t always been so equal for male and female athletes. For example, after the 1964 Olympics, swimmer Donna de Varona, who had won gold medals, could not obtain a college...
Mark’s Automotive To Close
Garrettsville - A staple on North Street for almost twenty-four years, Mark’s Automotive will be closing the doors for good the week of April 13, 2015. Mark Johnson, owner and operator of Mark’s Automotive has decided to retire and “enjoy life a bit”.
