Stacy Turner

Hiram - Hiram College resident advisors (RAs) met with local first responders prior to the start of the school year to find out how to handle common situations, and when to call on professionals for help.  First, the RA’s visited the Police Department to meet with Hiram Police Chief Brian...

For my family, summer means daytrips to the Lake Erie’s many shores and beaches as often as we can manage it. And while you can’t beat a day at the beach enjoying the sun, the surf, and the sand, one thing we don’t enjoy much is the trash we...

Hiram - Recently many of Hiram’s law enforcement officers spent their free time fishing together, and they invited kids in the community to join them. The fun-filled day was hosted at scenic Camp Asbury in Hiram, included fishing equipment, bait, and instruction, as well as refreshments and a picnic...

Mantua - Mark your calendar for the 46th Potato Festival, which takes place in Mantua the weekend after Labor Day. In addition to the rides, games of chance, and fun fair foods, potato chip and mashed potato eating contests you’ve come to expect, this year’s festival has even more to...

Ravenna - For about a year and a half, Ronn Gehring has been following his passion in Ravenna. But it hasn’t always been that way. His interest in collectible toys began with Star Wars and GI Joe figures in the 80’s. And while collectible toys have always been a...

Mantua - The 46th annual Mantua Potato Festival will once again take place the weekend after Labor Day, from Friday, September 6th through Sunday, September 8th. Once again, the Festival will be crowning a new Potato Festival Queen and court. The 2018 Queen, Ms. Cidney Lynn Furner, will crown...

Mantua - Last Friday, kids from Crestwood Local Schools summer program received the special opportunity for a personal meet-and-greet with a local celebrity -- Hiram Police Department’s K9 Guapo. Although Guapo has been on duty since this spring, this was the first chance the crime-fighting K9 has had to...

Garrettsville - The Garrettsville community was saddened by the recent loss Dale Gillespie, owner of the Save 4 Store, who passed unexpectedly at his home on July 17th. According to Pam Kelley, who worked with Dale for 38 years at the Save 4 Store, Dale was, “very generous to...

Mantua - At their last meeting, the Board voted to place a renewal levy on the ballot for the upcoming November elections. So, Crestwood Schools will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, for a tax renewal in the amount of 4.27 mills, to cover emergency needs....

Mantua - At the last Crestwood School Board meeting, the board approved a policy that states that usage of personal communication devices (PCDs) are not permitted during the school day. The policy defines PCDs to include computers, tablets, electronic readers, cell phones, smartphones, and/or other web-enabled devices of any...

Hiram - Donut lovers are in for some big changes in Hiram. No, fan-favorite Maggie’s Donuts isn’t closing its doors. But the shop’s ownership and name have changed; the shop has become Maggie’s & More. And the new name reflects their mission -- to do more than just sell...

Mantua - A ribbon-cutting event was held for the first poetry kiosk in Mantua last Friday evening, the first official day of summer. After more than our fair share of rain, the sun shone brightly at the unveiling, which took place at Mantua’s mini-plaza at the corner of Prospect...

Garrettsville - “This is a special group, shared JAG High School Track Coach John Bennett, when speaking about 2019 seniors Tyler Klouda, Alex Bell, Devyn Penna, Travis Synnestvedt, and Dylan Wilson of the GHS Boys track & field team. “You could see their talent at a young age,”...

Mantua - At their last meeting, council discussed the RFP/RFQ for the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities. They shared that one entity -- Portage County -- had submitted proposals for review. Resident Jason Wysong inquired about several key features of the RFP/RFQ, including rate stabilization and ownership of the...

Mantua - This year is the 50th anniversary of the infamous 1969 fire on the Cuyahoga River that prompted massive clean up efforts along the waterway. Many community organizations are holding events in order to celebrate the amazing comeback of this valuable local resource. Close to home, the folks...

Mantua - Crestwood Intermediate mathematics teacher Jo Walsh-Cobb was one of twelve Northeast Ohio educators to be recently recognized as Outstanding Educators by the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCCTM). Mathematics Kathleen Maretka from the Hiram College Mathematics Department nominated Cobb for her work in mathematics at the...

Garrettsville - For the second year in a row, students in grades nine through twelve had the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers from local professionals and tradespeople. Those careers included over 40 individuals, with jobs ranging from an architect and an attorney to a mason and...

Ravenna - Many residents in Ravenna may be familiar with the City Gardener & Florist, a full-service retail florist located in a grand 1897 Victorian home on Chestnut Street. What they might not know is that the historic home is the former residence of Dr. Thomas Mendenhall, the first...

Mantua - For those who’ve ever wondered about how Ohio looked back in the 1800s, a trip back in time is as close as Crestwood High School, at least during Frontier Days in May. That’s when students from the American Experience Academy class showcase what they’ve learned all year...

Garrettsville - On a recent afternoon, all 700+ students at JAG Elementary School took part in a multitude of afternoon activities aimed to sharpen the saw. Although it sounds like something done with power tools during shop class, the program has more to do with helping shape students into...

Mantua - At a recent School Board meeting, Superintendent Toth reported that the District received a grant for PAX training for teachers Pre-K through eighth grade. PAX is an evidence-based intervention used in the classroom with students to create an environment that is conducive to learning. It is is...