Stacy Turner
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 members and other interested parties are encouraged to bring a dish to share and enjoy a potluck picnic at noon. And don’t forget that the...
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 service to Crestwood schools.
To that end, Pupil Services Director Sherry Peters acknowledged Barbara Mellinger and Kristina Braden. She spoke highly of both retirees, expressing sincere...
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 unfamiliar with the Hiram eatery, the M.O.R.E. Café provides differently abled adults with meaningful work, inclusive events, and social connections.
The event begins with a one...
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 1901, the Mantua Hose Company #1 volunteer Fire Department was formed by a group of roughly thirty residents who lived and worked in Mantua. They...
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 special planned, and all are welcome.
On Saturday, June 20th at 2 pm, the group will travel to the Porthouse Theater (3143 O’Neil Road in Cuyahoga...
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 River Trail. This coming Saturday, the three trails will converge during the fourth annual Triple Trail Festival at Buchert Park in Mantua. The date also...
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 program to help support community projects within the Crestwood geographic area.
According to Randy Ellis, President of the Mantua-Shalersville Chamber of Commerce, the proposed fund...
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 13th, the day begins with a SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) fitness & balance class, followed by lunch at noon. This day’s lunch...
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 ask questions about Fire and EMS coverage in their communities. The event takes place on Monday, May 4th at 7 pm at the Hiram Christian...
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 and to support some local farmers, make plans to attend the Spring Garden Party at Hiram Farm(11543 Garfield Road). The event takes place on Thursday,...
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 a 1.5 mil levy that will allow the EMS district to meet the growing demand for their services.
Over the last 15 years, emergency calls to...
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 new option comes from a long-standing business, S & K Sales and Service. This family business has been selling and servicing equipment in the area...
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, budget allocations, coverage, and staffing. This came in response to the retirement of Fire Chief Bill Byers and the resignation of Assistant Chief Jason Groselle...
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 of the Crash-A-Class grants provided by the Jursa family. Instead of relying on teachers to advocate for themselves and their projects, this new grant capitalizes...
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!” Abra Schweickert, Special Education Intervention Specialist at James A. Garfield High School shared.
This was the first season of the Unified program at JAG. Schweickert learned...
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...
