Stacy Turner
Hiram Fire/EMS Services in State of Flux?
“We have a major disruption and as of March 1, at 11:59 PM we are required to suspend operations,” was the message of a release attributed to Hiram Mayor Anne Haynam and Village Council President Chris Szell. The message continues, “We’ve reached out to Garrettsville-Freedom-Nelson Fire District as well...
Check Out Your Garrettsville Library
Looking for the latest new release from your favorite author? Need a hot spot to connect at home or on the road? What about a DVD for movie night? You can find all those things and more at your new and improved Garrettsville Library!
As you may have heard, the...
Podboy’s Uptown Opens February 21st
Whitney Podboy and her husband Derek opened Cellar Door Coffee in 2016 in the Old Mill at the intersection of Water, Main, and Center streets in Garrettsville. And since opening the doors, the coffee house has become a community gathering spot for more than just good coffee. Due to...
Food Pantry Fills Need at Newton Falls Elementary School
As the school year began last fall at Newton Falls Elementary School, an idea began to take shape. As a response to the impending Government shutdown and the need it would create for students and families, a team of caring staff was motivated to act.
“We saw it coming, and...
Save A Lot Recognizes Hometown Hero
Recently, Garrettsville’s Save A Lot grocery store had the opportunity to celebrate Windham resident Tiffany Plaugher as a Hometown Hero. Plaugher was one of one of 16 winners who were selected in 2025, chosen from 319 nominations around the eastern United States. She was nominated by her colleagues at...
Garrettsville Library Closed Temporary for Renovations
The Garrettsville Library is closed for renovations through Saturday, January 24th,” Annie Zwisler, PCDL Public Relations and Development Manager shared recently. “We’re working to create a more accessible and welcoming space,” she explained.
According to PCDL Library Director Jonathan Harris, the last upgrade at the branch took place in the...
TLC Health & Fitness Club Under New Management
“Exercise is primary prevention at its best,” notes Family Practitioner Dr. Jeffrey Ellerhorst. In his Garrettsville practice, it’s common for Ellerhorst to encourage his patients to exercise to avoid illnesses or to help exacerbate the effects of chronic conditions.
Dr. Ellerhorst worked as a Physical Therapist for a decade before...
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...
Hiram House Salon Celebrates 17 Years in Business
There’s a party happening in Hiram on Wednesday, November 12th that’s been 17 years in the making. That’s because this Christmas Open House, which takes place from 5 – 7 pm that day is not only celebrating another year at Hiram House Salon, but an incredible 17 years for...
Crestwood School Board News
At their September meeting, Superintendent Aireane Curtis took time to publicly thank members of the Hiram Community Trust for all they do within the local community. Most recently, the Trust provided a grant for $6,000 that allowed Crestwood Primary School to purchase a special book vending machine. Curtis explained...
Mantua Celebrates Project Completion
Last Friday evening, prior to Crestwood’s Homecoming football game, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) held a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the completion of the Façade renovation on Main Street. The event took place on the sidewalk in front of Crooked River Flowers (10676 Main Street), situated at...
New Name – Same Great Mission
Opening as Maggie’s & More six years ago, the location at 6821 Wakefield Road in Hiram has rebranded, opening their doors for business as the M.O.R.E. Café.
And while the name has changed, the mission of creating Meaningful Opportunities Reaching Everyone has remained. It all began when founder and Special...
Hiram Village Council Report – August
This month’s meeting began with Hiram Mayor Anne Haynam conducting a swearing in ceremony for Hiram Fire Department’s newest Firefighter/EMT Jaden Bihari. After congratulating Bihari, Council moved on to the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
At that time, Carrie Lingro spoke on behalf of her family’s business, the Hiram...
Crestwood Receives Auditor of State Award
At the July School Board meeting, Superintendent Aireane Curtis provided board members with a Summer Project Update. She noted that planning for the massive list of projects began in January and was a collaboration between facilities, custodial, and maintenance teams. She thanked these groups for their hard work and...
Barn Painter Returns for Program
When you drive down one of the area’s many country roads, you’ll most likely come across a barn or two that has seen better days. And while some folks might consider these skeletal building remains an eyesore, Cincinnati-based artist Robert Kroeger sees so much more. According to Bill Eichelberger...
Crestwood Board Discuss State & Federal Changes to School Funding
At a special Board meeting on July 8th, the Crestwood School Board heard from District Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister who shared financial information based on recent state budget developments as they relate to school funding. She thanked the Board for moving their monthly meeting, which was originally scheduled for July...
Ox Roast Returns for 61st Year
For many, it wouldn’t be summer without the annual tradition of attending the Ox Roast Fair at St. Joseph Church in Mantua. This year’s festivities begin on Friday night, July 18th. The fun-filled fest continues through Sunday evening, July 20th featuring fun for the whole family.
This summertime tradition began...
Art & Wine Tasting Festival Returns to Mantua
On Saturday, July 12th from 10 am until 6 pm, Art on the Hill returns to Mantua. This annual tradition began in 2008 as a fund raiser for Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation but has become an annual tradition that gives visitors the opportunity to experience (and purchase) unique handmade...
Local Businesses & Youth Benefit from Free Program
Writer and orator Robert Ingersoll is credited with the phrase, “We rise by lifting others.”
This sentiment seems to sum up a program championed through the Portage County Job and Family Services titled the Comprehensive Case Management Employment Program (CCMEP). CCMEP is a free program not only for applicants, but...
Much Love Tattoo Shop Makes Mark in Garrettsville
Marshall Quinn, a 2009 JAG graduate and self-described nerdy art kid has made his way back home to Garrettsville. “I struggled to find my path after high school,” Quinn noted. He admits that he spent his youth wanting to get out of Garrettsville. “Tattoo art kind of fell in...
Adventures Abound in Mantua
Last Saturday, athletes and outdoor adventurers of all ages came to Mantua for the Headwaters Adventure Race and Triple Trail Fest. At 8 am, nearly 250 Adventure Racers headed off for a run along the Headwaters Trail, a bicycle route over roads in Mantua and Hiram, and paddling along...
Hiram Village News
As the month of June began, Hiram Police Department noted the end of an esteemed colleague’s career. On Monday, June 2nd, Hiram Police Chief Brian Gregory made his final “Out of Service-End of Shift” radio call for the final time in his career at Hiram Village. Fellow officers and...
Garrettsville Boy Scouts Serve Their Community
For over 100 years, Boy Scouts of America have helped create generations of outstanding citizens by helping scouts serve their communities. In Garrettsville, local BSA Troop 4065 have selected serve their community by cleaning up a 2.5-mile section of State Route 82 between Garrettsville and Hiram.
According to Scout Leader...
Triple Trail Fest Returns to Mantua for Third Year
On Saturday, June 7th, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will convene in Mantua to celebrate summer and the three major trails that wind through the community.
The first event -- the Headwaters Adventure Race – kicks off at 8 am in Buchert Park. Competitors of all ages will convene on...
Mantua Resident Honored for Service
“It is with a mix of gratitude and reflection that I formally submit my resignation as a member of Mantua Council,” Former Councilman Marty Hura noted in his letter to Mantua Mayer Tammy Meyer upon resigning from Council after 28 years of service to the Village. Hura noted that...
Beacon Hues Opens New Space
Denise Delillio opened her stained-glass studio, Beacon Hues Glass, in her home in Mantua just one short year ago. This weekend, she welcomed friends and family to her new studio space at 10511 Main Street – a warm and inviting space with even more room for classes and workshops.
As...
Mantua Resident Celebrates 110 Years
Mantua resident Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons was born in 1915, just as playwright Arthur Miller and singer Frank Sinatra. But Ethelyn, who wrote poetry and played the piano, is the only one on that distinguished list celebrating a birthday this year.
The First World War known as “The Great War,” began...
Crestwood School Board Updates
At the start of the April School Board meeting, Board members received updates from Crestwood Principals. From the Primary School, Principal Cindy Ducca recognized teacher Monica Grebb for having brought two grants into the building. The first grant was provided by Destination Imagination in the amount of $1,000. These...
Band Boosters Support Young Musicians
Over the past 63 years, Crestwood bands have performed in the Ohio Music Education Association events. With the concert bands at the core of the curriculum that began back in 1955, students also participate the Scarlet Guard Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and a variety of student chamber...
Crestwood Superintendent Proposes Cost-Saving Measures
At the last Board meeting, Superintendent Aireane Curtis shared several potential financial savings that she and District Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister have uncovered. The first item deals with several services currently provided by an outside Educational Service Center (ESC). By receiving that service through the ESC Crestwood is currently aligned...
