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Buckeye Block Gets a $700,000 Boost From State of Ohio

Garrettsville - Last week, the downtown Buckeye Block rebuilding fund got a $700,000 boost from the State of Ohio. It’s enough to kick-start construction plans. Senator John Eklund (R- District 18) responded to the appeals of builder and principal Buckeye Block owner Mick Mascheck, along with Mayor Rick Patrick, helping this project to become one appropriation in the $160 million...

New Principal At Windham is Alum

Windham - This fall, when students return to school at Windham Exempted Junior/ Senior High School, there will be a new face behind the principal’s desk. The district welcomed Justin Christopher back to Windham. Christopher is a Windham alum and has taken over the principal’s position effective August 1, 2019. Christopher is not new to Windham; besides being a 1992...

Hiram Police Continually Working to Better our Community

Hiram - Racial unrest has erupted in cities large and small across the country, and even rural Ohio is feeling the pressure. Good police officers of every race have been called into question due to the terrible actions of a few individuals. “2020 has been a rough year for police officers, Hiram Police Chief Brian Gregory acknowledged. It’s one of...

JAG Schools Earn Elite Academic Award

James A. Garfield Local School District was recently awarded what may be one of the most highly regarded academic awards in school history. The District has been named to the 10th Annual AP District Honor Roll. This achievement for Garfield is due to expanding opportunities and improving performance for Advanced Placement students. The AP District Honor Roll recognizes school districts...

Local Seniors Make Film Debut

Troy Twp. - Recently, residents at the Inn at the Pines assisted living center in Troy Township were treated to a mini-film festival that featured some of their very own residents. While the short documentaries won’t be shown at any major film festivals, they received many accolades from the residents and their families who attended the special showing last...

Bibury & Company Opens in Mantua

Mantua - As the state loosens restrictions and businesses begin to open their doors, Bibury & Company, a new gift shop has joined the merchants in Mantua Village. Although Ann Ellis lives in Aurora, Mantua’s historic downtown drew her to the village. She noted that many towns try to recreate the historic look that has been preserved in the...

Windham Township News

Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting with all trustees, fiscal officer, zoning inspector and a guest who was there to observe in attendance. The trustees approved the minutes, expenditures and bank reconciliation before recognizing any guests who would like to address the board. There were none.  In roads, Brian Miller reported that they had been mowing...

Garrettsville United Methodist Church presents Christmas Cantata

The Music ensembles of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church will present an evening of seasonal inspiration on Sunday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at 8223 Park Ave., Garrettsville.  Three bell choirs--Chancel I, Chancel II and Jesu Bells Youth Bell Choir--will be participating, under the direction of Mrs. Jeanette Poole and Mrs Linda Fall.  Their selections will be...

Top Tier Rises at R44 Butcher & Baker

Mantua - If you’ve visited a farmers market or local coffee shop, you’ve probably had the pleasure of sampling the delicious handiwork of local pastry chef Tracey Garrett. If so, then you’ll be pleased to know that Garrett’s formerly home-based operation, Top Tier Pastry, has found a new home at R44 Butcher & Baker Shoppe. Garrett’s relationship with R44 began...

James A. Garfield Middle School Honor/Merit Roll 1st Grading Period 2019/2020.

High Honor Roll (4.0) 8th Grade:  Zoey May and Grace Scirocco Honor Roll (3.5-3.9) 7th Grade: McKenna Alai, Autumn Andrews, Zach Bierer, Serena Blohm, Tessa Burnworth, Noah Byler, Hallie Cebulla, Nicholas Edic, Kaylee Ellison, Simon Fergis, Kolby Fresch, Preston Gedeon, Savannah Gibson, Kyla Grace, Moriah Hatfield, Aidan Hill, Brody Justice, Abigall Kaufman, Danny Kepich, Hannah Kernig, Tyler Lutz, Alana Martin, Ollie May,...

Garrettsville Village Council News

Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on February 12th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty and Tom Collins. Councilperson John Chambers was absent from the meeting. The minutes of the January meeting were reviewed, but due to an omission that will require listening to...

The Nominations for ‘Villager of The Year’ are in…

As we all dealt with the ever changing world of Covid in 2020, we saw the best (and sadly, sometimes worst) of people. Some just dealt with things, moved on and waited to see what was coming next, while others refused to just sit back and wait. Our community has some amazing people who set their minds to thinking outside...

Hiram College Adds 11-Year to Basketball Roster

Hiram - Recently 11-year-old Haley Kimble celebrated a big win when she became the newest, youngest member signed to the Terriers Women’s Basketball team. According to Hayley’s mom Kelly Kimble of Thompson, Ohio, her daughter is a huge basketball fan. Several years ago, Hayley participated in a program through the Cleveland Clinic during which she met Darius Garland from...

Mantua Township News

Mantua Twp. - At their last meeting, Fiscal Officer Susan Skrovan informed trustees of receipt of a memo of understanding between the township and Portage County Solid Waste Management. Upon trustees’ signature that evening, the township agreed to a six-month extension on the contract, which provides service through December 31st of this year. Board of Trustees Chairman John Festa...

Hello Portage County!

The Weekly Villager is excited to welcome our new sports/community reporter Daniel Sherriff to the Villager family. Sherriff will be instrumental in our growing sports coverage, and spotlighting the things that make our communities great!

New Registration System In Portage County For Covid-19 Vaccinations

As a vaccine provider, the Portage County Health District is required to transition to Ohio’s Vaccination Management System. The Portage County Health District (PCHD) is no longer taking registrations to be placed on the Health Districts vaccination appointment list. PCHD will be moving to the Ohio Department of Health Vaccine Management System for all future COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics...

Crestwood Scarlet Guard Superior at State!

The Crestwood High School “Scarlet Guard” Marching Band proudly represented Portage County when they performed at the OMEA State Marching Band Finals this past Saturday November 9, 2019 at Brunswick High School! The band performed an outstanding and energetic final performance that earned them the highest rating of an overall Superior Rating at the state event. The band’s 2019 competition...

Shannan Jursa State Farm Agency Honors First Responders

Windham - The WVFD was the most recent recipient of State Farm’s Protect the Protectors Program. The program donated 10 home monitoring kits to the department. The Protect the Protector Program was launched in December 2015 by State Farm and Canary Home Monitoring System. Their goal was to protect those who protect us.  They want to recognize and acknowledge...

For The Love Of Horses

Windham Twp. - A trip down Bryant Road may have folks wondering about the horse farm that seemed to have cropped up overnight. To passers-by, it appears that someone likes horses, but its just a bit more than that. Mark and Racheal Maddox, along with their two children bought and began rehabbing the farm in 2016. It is now...

Sky Plaza IGA Has New Ownership, Same Family Focus

“It was important to us that our employees would be taken care of,” Rich noted. He’s proud that 100% of his staff have remained with the Roy family at Sky Plaza IGA, including store manager Jeffrey Burns, who has been with the company over 50 years.

Students Help Home Town Bid for Makeover

Mantua - If you’ve ever seen HGTV’s “Home Town” show, you know that it chronicles the work of Erin and Ben Napier as they revitalize historic properties in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. While the talented couple has been on air for four seasons, focused on renovating homes in the South, their latest endeavor has them expanding their focus...

Historic Feed Mill the New Site of Revival on Main Street

Garrettsville - The blighted feed mill at the intersection of Main, Center and Water Streets is about to be transformed into a focal point of beauty, usefulness and historic pride. The long-vacant property changed hands last week from principal owner Martin Paul to local developer Mike Maschek. The change in ownership — effective May 23, 2014 — will set in...

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – Crestwood Local School District Board of Education –Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7:30 a.m.

In accordance with R.C. 121.22, R.C. 3313.16, and applicable laws, the Treasurer of the Crestwood Local School District Board of Education (“Board”) hereby serves written notice that a special meeting of the Board is hereby called for Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7:30 a.m., at the Crestwood Intermediate School, which is located at 11260 Bowen Road, Mantua, Ohio 44255. The...

Crestwood School Board News

Mantua - At the last School Board meeting, Crestwood High School Principal Dave McMahon recognized two impressive students for their excellent achievements. He shared that CHS senior Allison Sabol had been recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar and CHS senior Zoe Simmons had been selected as a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist. The board and superintendent joined McMahon in...

Pochedly Greenhouse Offers Online Orders

Mantua - In this time of uncertainty, families may struggle to find a sense of normalcy. Adjusting to sheltering at home, usual springtime activities like yard work and garden planning may help pass the time and remind us of our typical springtime activities. Some may begin thinking of planting flowers or tending a vegetable garden. In times of stress,...

Holpuch Dentistry Sinks its Teeth into a New Generation

‘Dr. Drew,’ as his office staff affectionately calls him, says that following in his uncle’s footsteps was more accidental than planned, but the timing was right for him to bring the dental practice forward in a new generation. “At first, it was an opportunity to work here with my uncle, starting last July. But then, what with his health issues, by September Uncle Jim decided to hang up his drill and simply retire.”

Shop with A Cop is Heart-Warming Success

This past weekend, the Hiram and Garrettsville Police Departments held their 8th annual “Shop with a Cop” Christmas Program. This worthy program enabled the a dozen families from both the Crestwood and J.A. Garfield School District make the holidays a little brighter. On Saturday morning, children brought their Christmas lists to Target in Streetsboro where they were pair up...

J.A. Garfield Student Top Performer In National Online Quiz Competition

The move to social distancing caused many changes for students, but the changes also brought about new opportunities to shine on an international stage. Jack Rado, a rising 10th-grader from James A. Garfield High School, was one of 178 high school students competing online in Buzzword this season. But unlike their normal quiz bowl competitions, in which teams play...

Providing Hope for Recovery in Windham

Windham - For years, Ted St. John had a dream. Some might say a lofty one, but nonetheless, a dream. He dreamed of seeing a residential recovery house for substance abuse in Portage County. His vision of a residential recovery house is well on the way to fruition. He’s recently established a nonprofit organization called Hope Town and through...

New Mural Adds Hope in Mantua

Mantua - Holly Michelson saw the work that Broc Benner was doing to transform what some referred to as “the hole” in the heart of Mantua. As he shared his vision of transforming the spot into a green space to connect community in the village, Michelson commented that the red brick wall that bordered the space would be an...

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