Stacy Turner
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp - At their last meeting, architect Hal Stamm presented preliminary details and information regarding the septic system at the new building. In similar news, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe asked the trustees to approve a resolution authorizing First Energy to install a streetlight at the entrance at...
News from Mantua Village
Mantua - On Saturday, December 15th from 3-4 pm, Portage Park District staff will host attendees on a journey about what happens during winter in the parks. They’ll discuss how plants, animals and insects adapt to the season’s cold weather and what tracks can be spotted in the snow....
Angus McDougall Recognized as Ohio History Teacher of the Year
Mantua - At a recent School Board meeting, 2018 Ohio History Teacher of the Year, Angus McDougall was recognized by State Coordinator Christian Pascarella from the the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The Institute’s mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs...
Hiram Police Receive AAA Platinum Award
Hiram - In public comment, resident Daniel Burdecki inquired about the potential for US Mail delivery to his home in the village. He noted that it is inconvenient to travel to the Post Office each day to retrieve his mail, and noted he’d prefer receiving regular deliveries to his...
Poetry To Inspire at the Mantua Pop-Up Market
Mantua - The DMRC’s Pop-Up Artists Market is in full swing this holiday season, but it’s not just a place to find distinctive, hand-crafted gifts. The unique venue will host a variety of cultural events throughout the season, as well. This Sunday, December 2nd, the pop-up market will be...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Frank Ruehr, Fire Board Representative from Shalersville thanked voters for supporting the levy in November’s election. Jason Carlton, Fire Board Representative from Mantua Township, concurred, adding, “We’ll try to live up to the public’s expectations and spend their tax dollars wisely.”
Fire Chief...
Hiram PD Raises Funds for K-9 Officer
Since June of this year, the Hiram Police Department has been fundraising with the goal of adding a K-9 officer to its team. Corporal Devin Brown, who will be trained and paired with the canine, has spearheaded the efforts. In the five months since receiving Council’s approval to proceed...
Artists’ Marketplace Pops Up Again
Mantua - Due in part to the success of last year’s program, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) will again be hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Artists’ Marketplace in Mantua. The shop will be popping-up this weekend at 10676 Main Street, the same storefront as last year. Once again, the...
It’s a Win-Win in Mantua!
Mantua - The good folks at Hero’s Rock, self-less builders of wooden tribute rockers and treasure chests for the families of fallen heroes, are in need of support from other selfless individuals like you. You may remember that Mantua residents Scott and Trish Snyder, Hero’s Rock organizers, were scheduled...
Crestwood School Board Update
Mantua - At the last Board meeting, Superintendent David Toth responded to inquiries about the newly completed paving project. He noted that although there are more paved surfaces that are in need of attention, due to the District’s limited funds, the Board followed the recommendation of the contractor, Tallmadge...
Veteran’s Day Came Early in Mantua
Mantua - If you happened by the historic home at the corner of State Route 82 and Mantua Center Road last week, you may have noticed that although it isn’t November 11th, Veteran’s Day came early for local resident Domer “Kelly” Keller. The crisp autumn day held a flurry...
Hero’s Rock Needs Your Help
Mantua - You may recall that Mantua residents Scott Snyder and his wife Trish founded the Hero’s Rock organization in 2011 after learning of the death of Christopher Thibodeau, a local soldier serving in Afghanistan, just one week after learning he was to be a father. “These tragic stories...
NAPA Auto Parts Opens in Mantua
Mantua - While it’s been in the works for a while, NAPA Auto Parts is finally open in their new location at 10507 Main Street in Mantua. The new space, according to owner Matt Denzinger, provides nearly double the space of his former location, where he ran the successful...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Village Administrator John Trew shared that although all three variable frequency drives (VFDs) recently went down at the sewer plant, the village was able to borrow a portable unit from Portage Water Resources to continue uninterrupted services to residents until new units could...
Hiram Township Trustees Accept Alternative Apportioning
Hiram Twp. - At their last meeting, Hiram Township Trustees voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2018-54, to approve and accept the Portage County Budget Commission’s alternative method of apportioning and distributing the Local Government Fund.
Under this agreement townships, which in previous years have received 14.34% of the Local...
MSFD Emergency Levy on Fall Ballot
Mantua - As Fire Chief, I take a great deal of pride in this community and this Fire Department, and want nothing but the best for everyone involved in making this fire district safe and secure going into the future,” stated MSFD Chief Matt Roosa. To that end, Chief...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the September 11th council meeting, Patrolman Katherine Case was sworn in by Mayor Lou Bertrand. Later in his Police Report, Chief Brian Gregory shared that on August 6th, Patrolman Vincent Polverine was sworn in to the Hiram Police Department as well. He noted that Patrolman Yoder...
Crestwood Kindergarteners Learn to Stay Safe
Mantua - Each September, new kindergarten students at Crestwood Primary School spend a week of their brand new school year learning the best ways to stay safe in a variety of situations and circumstances. From how to safely board, ride on, and exit a school bus, to how to...
Potato Festival Breaks World-Record…Again!
Mantua - In spite of the soggy weather courtesy of Tropical Storm Gordon, the 45th annual Potato Festival still attracted lots of attention in Mantua this weekend. Once again, the Festival was the location of another attempt to create a world-record pierogi, just like last year. In 2017, the...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At a public meeting held at the Village Park, Mayor Linda Clark and Council recently attended an informational meeting with representatives from Portage County Water Resources, a governmental organization that provides public water and wastewater services in order to promote the health and safety of Portage County...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - Trustee Jack Groselle shared the results of the discussions regarding disbursement of the Local Government Funds (LGF) in Portage County. As of negotiations held with representatives from cities, townships, villages, and the county commissions over the past several months, an agreement was reached. The entities determined...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Superintendent David Toth and the School Board, welcomed several new employees (pictured) to the district. Among them were Sherry Peters, hired as the new Director of Pupil Services, Director of Athletics & Dean of Students Brett Koch, Guidance Counselor Emily Smith, School Psychologist...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At the last regular meeting, Chief Matt Roosa informed the Fire Board that the department would be holding emergency vehicle driver training class in mid September. The education and training team from Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, Inc. (VFIS) will facilitate the two-day event. This annual training exercise...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - Mayor Linda Clark shared that she received an email from a resident who said that their pool liner split, causing a loss of pool water. They requested an exception to the village practice that allows residents to fill a pool one time per season. In addition, they...
Hiram Police Host Hot Rods Show For “Shop With A Cop”...
Hiram - For more than five years, the Hiram Police Department has encouraged hot rod drivers to zip into their sleepy town on a hot summer day -- while obeying the speed limit, of course -- all for a good cause. And this weekend was no exception.
“It was a...
Hiram Event Builds Community
Hiram - On a sunny Saturday recently, folks gathered in Hiram to support local charities and build community. For the seventh year in a row, the Hiram Police Department hosted a collection event to fill a police cruiser with food to benefit local human and animal organizations. In addition,...
Summer Celebration at the Mantua Center
Mantua Twp. - In days fraught with divison and derision, one group is making an effort to build community by throwing a summer celebration. The free, community-focused event is funded through a grant, with the same goal in mind.
According to Carole Pollard from the Mantua Restoration Society (MaRSI), the...
Area Youth Give Back in Hiram Rapids During Summer Break
Hiram Rapids - Recently, 200-year-old Riverside Cemetery in Hiram Rapids hosted a handful of unlikely visitors. With a desire to give back locally, a handful of high-schoolers, not typical cemetery visitors, are giving up part of their summer break to help paint the 100-year-old iron fence that was in...
Celebrating Mantua’s Art & Trails
Mantua - Last weekend, the Village of Mantua was full of folks looking to enjoy the seasonable weather while they enjoyed art and outdoor activities. For art, wine, and food lovers, the 10th annual Art on the Hill event provided visitors with food stands galore, from kettle corn to...
Work on Mantua Village’s Buchert Park Trail to Begin in August
Mantua - In her report, Mayor Linda Clark shared that grant funding is available through AMATS for road improvements and streetscapes. Traffic studies are needed; the mayor noted that a study is currently in progress. She will notify council of the results upon they study’s completion.
In public comment, it...
