Stacy Turner
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - In his Zoning report, Zoning Inspector Rich Gano informed trustees “nothing happened” at Mr. Byler’s recent court date. Gano noted that the Assistant Prosecutor shared that mediation would take place with the owner of the property in question on Wheeler Road, but that it wasn’t likely...
New Adventures Expansion
Mantua - New Adventures Early Learning Center is newly expanding its location at Timber Point Trail in Mantua. The Center currently serve 90 families at their Mantua location, with an average of 85 kids per day. But once the 7,000 square foot expansion project is complete, the Center’s capacity...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At a recent meeting, Mayor Lou Bertrand present Dr. Willard Greenwood with a proclamation acknowledging his many years of service helping to provide wonderful games, activities and entertainment through the Fourth of July Committee on behalf of the Village and local community.
In his Police Report, Chief...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa expressed gratitude to the community for passing Issue 16 on the November ballot. “I take a great deal of pride and ownership with this organization and its employees,” he shared. “We strive to give you the best service and...
Shop Small in Chardon
Did you know that if you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in your local economy? Spending that same amount at a large business, according to the Civic Economics Study in Michigan, keeps only $43 in the local economy. And did you know that small businesses...
Local Supplier Provides Unique Gift Options
You may have run into Stacy McDivitt at any of the area farmers markets to pick up some locally-made maple syrup, BBQ sauce or maple vinaigrette. Now that the farmers markets have closed for the season, you can find those same delicious items at their newly opened McDivitt Gourmet...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At the last meeting, a resident asked for clarification on whether township residents are required to pay for ambulance services received in the township. According to Trustee Jack Groselle, residents are not charged for this service, those services are funded through residents’ taxes.
At their previous meeting,...
Three Old Guys Walked into a Coffee Shop…
Mantua - While it may sound like the lead-in to a bad joke, it was the start of a fun and enjoyable evening held at Restoration 44 Coffee shop in Mantua. The event was held in conjunction with the Mantua Historical Society, and got its start last year at...
Derthick’s Farm Celebrates 200+ Years
Mantua - Last summer, Darla Derthick’s father, Jeff, asked her to help out with a family history project. Together, the pair spent many hours over the summer researching family history. They combed through artifacts in relative’s homes, asked countless questions of Darla’s grandparents Phil and Marie Derthick, and pored...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Mayor Linda Clark urged residents to review a draft of the document that outlines the details of the proposed transfer agreement of the Village’s water and wastewater facilities to Portage County for operation. The document notes that should the ordinance be approved, each...
Veteran’s Day Came Early in Mantua
Mantua - Veterans Day celebrates all those who served honorably in the military. This year, Veterans’ Day came early for Mantua veteran Domer Keller in Mantua. He was fortunate enough to be granted a Day of Service, thanks to a grant provided by the Home Depot and the work...
CHS Breaks Ground on Groundbreaking Project
Mantua - “This is a big day,” shared American Experience Academy teacher Angus McDougell at the recent groundbreaking ceremony on the site of the soon-to-be-built aquaponics greenhouse at the Crestwood High School campus. “It’s been five years in the making.”
As administrators and school board members looked on, current students...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - Since the first full week of October is designated as Fire Prevention Week, the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department visited Crestwood Primary School to share some fire safety information. They visited 264 first and second graders, sharing fire safety tips with students to help keep themselves and their families...
Rotary Tour of Homes in Mantua
Mantua - Although fall is in full swing, several area homeowners have decided to deck their halls a little early to help support a treasured community tradition and support a worthwhile organization. The Rotary Club of Mantua’s Tour of Homes will take place the second and third weekends in...
Planting Begins at the JAG Prairie
Garrettsville - When Garfield students returned to school this fall, they noticed a large patch of grass on the hillside that borders State Route 88 had turned brown. Soon, the community learned that the site had been prepped to create a native plant-filled prairie -- a green space to...
Crestwood Kids Explore Nature at Local Park
Mantua - Mantua Village Park was the site of a very special field trip recently, when the entire first grade class -- all 137 of them -- ventured out on a sunny autumn afternoon. Once the excited pupils exited the buses, 21 high school students -- all members of...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the last council meeting, Police Chief Brian Gregory shared that the department conducted 63 traffic stops and issued 26 written citations during the month of July. He also noted that there were three canine deployments that resulted in two drug arrests, as well. In other news,...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last Village Council meeting, residents Jay D’Aurelio and Luci Curtin from St. Joseph’s parish, asked council to approve a special event. The parish’s Sisterhood of St. Joseph’s will be holding a fundraising event to raise money to support the group’s charitable giving. To that end,...
Hiram’s First Responders Receive Gifts
Hiram - The Hiram Firefighters Association was pleased to receive a grant in the amount of $2,500 from The Monsanto Farmers Grow Committees program earlier this summer. The Association chose to use those funds to purchase SEEK handheld thermal imagers. Jack Groselle of Groselle Farms filed the grant application;...
Hiram Responders Train College RA’s
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...
Giving Back Gives Back to You
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...
Cops & Kids Enjoy Fun, & Fishing
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...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - The new school year brings lots of new faces throughout all the buildings at Crestwood Schools. The district’s new staff includes CHS Assistant Principal Angelina Berilla, Guidance Counselor Casey Vastag, Intervention Specialist Emily Carney, Band Director Angela Adkins, Choir/Band Director Nicole Nero, and CMS Principal Edward Kosek....
Mantua Shalersville FD News
Mantua - At a recent meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa conducting a swearing in for two new part-time firefighters: Julie Farley and Robert Barnhart. He asked the board to accept Tyler Hill’s letter of resignation; Hill is working more hours at another department in an effort to secure a...
2019 Potato Festival
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...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - Regarding water and sewer systems, Village Administrator John Trew suggested conducting a lead line study among village residents to ascertain how many homes within the village still have lead pipes. To that end, Mayor Linda Clark is asking residents to photograph the waterlines that enter their homes...
The Path To Passion Returns to Toys
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...
Potato Festival To Select Queen
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...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - In previous meetings, the Trustees have noted the need for more transparency in the accounting for Fire and EMS billing, which the township and village both financially support. In light of the desire to purchase a replacement engine, the priority of the discussion prompted a special...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, village residents Trish and Scott Snider raised their concerns in moving forward a project they hope to complete. The couple voiced their concerns that delays on behalf of the village are holding up their ability to move forward on a construction project. The...
