Stacy Turner
Windham Implements Safety Town Program
Windham’s Katherine Thomas Elementary School was the site of a week-long Safety Town program last week, providing young kids with the opportunity for hands-on...
Mini Baker Hosts Pop Up Bakery in G-Ville
The Little Apron Bakestand will be open for business this weekend on Garfield Drive in Garrettsville. Fittingly, this mama and mini pop-up bakery has...
8th Count Dance Steps Into 18th Year & New Location
The 8th Count (T8C) Dance Center is poised to begin their 18th year in a new location, and they can’t wait to show it...
Cops & Kids Fishing August 15th
On Saturday, August 15th, kids of all ages are welcome to join officers from the Hiram Police Department for a fun day of fishing,...
CCC Summer of Fun Continues
The Crestwood Community Center (CCC) will once again begin meeting the Marty Hura Lodge in Buchert Park on Wednesday, July 1st. That day, CCC...
Crestwood School Board News
At a recent School Board meeting, Crestwood Superintendent Mrs. Aireane Curtis recognized the four retirees who provided an astounding total of 130 years of...
M.O.R.E. Café Hosts Community Event
On Saturday, July 11th at 5 pm, the folks at M.O.R.E. Café will be hosting ‘MORE than a Walk,” and you’re invited. For those...
Mantua Shalersville FD Celebrates 125 Years
“What does it mean to be brave? To do what you have to do when other people are counting on you.” Author unknown
Back in...
Community Center Makes Plans For Summer Fun
Looking for an opportunity to gather with friends this summer? Just about every week, the folks at Crestwood Community Center in Mantua have something...
Triple Trail Fest Returns on Saturday
This Saturday, folks will be welcomed to Mantua, a Buckeye Trail Town. Mantua is also home to the Headwaters Trail and the Cuyahoga Scenic...
New Fund To Support Community Projects
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Portage Foundation are looking for volunteers. They need community help in setting up a new grant...
CCC Fills May with Fun
Every Wednesday, the Crestwood Community Center (CCC) is open at the Lodge at Buchert Park in Mantua with a full schedule of activities.
On May...
Hiram Township and Village Hold Joint Meeting
After several major changes involving the Hiram Fire Department in recent months, residents from Hiram Township and Village have a chance to gather to...
Celebrate Spring at Hiram Farm
Now that spring is here, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. If you’re looking for an opportunity to enjoy the weather...
EMS Needs Community Support
On Tuesday, May 5th, voters in Garrettsville, Freedom, and Nelson will have the opportunity to show their support for Community EMS District by supporting...
Shop Local for Equipment Rental
There’s a new option in Garrettsville for equipment rental for items ranging from smaller items like edgers to seeders, skid steers, and excavators. This...
Hiram Fire Plans Under Discussion
At a public meeting on March 5th, Hiram Village Council and Mayor Ann Haynam reviewed the Fire Department operations for 2025, including call volume,...
Family Crashes Classes to Support Teachers
Earlier this year, two local educators were surprised to learn they received a generous grant that they hadn’t even applied for. That’s the beauty...
JAG Hosts Shamrock Shootout
The final games of JAG’s Unified Basketball season were held last Friday at James A. Garfield High School. “The program has been just awesome!”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
