Stacy Turner
Crestwood Schools Host Trunk or Treat
Last Wednesday, Crestwood High School Key Club hosted a special Trunk or Treat event, which was free and open to community members. Trick or...
Faith & Gratitude: From Train Tracks to Trail
Kathy Stamm Havener is 88 years old, and other than the time she spent earning a degree at Lake Erie College, she’s lived in...
Crestwood Community Center Celebrates Fall
As the seasons progress and hours of daylight lessen, it’s the perfect time to get outside, get in some movement, play some games and...
Garrettsville Christmas Walk Opens Holiday Season
Don't miss the 2026 James A. Garfield Historical Society's Christmas Walk, where you’ll have the opportunity to tour three lovely and highly decorated historic...
Celebrate Fall with CCC
As the weather turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, activities heat up at the Crestwood Community Center (CCC). On Tuesday, folks are invited...
Math Night In Mantua
On the final Tuesday in September, Crestwood Intermediate School hosted a Community Math Night. But instead of hosting the event at their school, organizers...
Hiram Township Swears in Fire Department
Last Tuesday evening, members of the Hiram Township Fire Department were sworn in by Portage County Commissioner Mike Tinlin. The team includes: Fire Chief...
Celebrate Portage! To Host Award Night
On the evening of September 24th, leaders from across Portage County will gather to recognize and celebrate some of Portage County's best and brightest....
Local Olympian Follows Right Path
Rosalie Franek opened Right Path Massage & Fitness in Hiram in 2015, and she’s been helping her clients follow the right path to health...
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...
