Stacy Turner
The Maple Tour Begins
“Maple syrup is a unique product made in a limited part of the world, and Ohio is fortunate to be located in the heart...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - At a recent meeting of the Mantua Township Trustees, the trustees approved a resolution to certify their jurisdiction of 37.09 miles...
Local Ballet Brings Midsummer to CPS
Mantua - Last week, students at Crestwood Primary School were on their feet, clapping wildly as their school gymnasium was filled with music and...
K & K Meat Shoppe Re-Opens
Mantua - Several months ago, K & K Meat Shoppe owner and proprietor Dennis Kolar, Sr. wanted to retire. So he handed over the...
Crestwood Girl Scouts Spring on the Villager
Garrettsville - As last week’s warmer weather brought melting snow and renewed our hope of spring, it also brought forth a group of Girl...
Of Mice and Motorcycles
Mantua - The Mouse and the Motorcycle came to life at Crestwood Primary School last week, as Principal Cindy Ducca appeared, dressed as a...
Crestwood Ponytail League Celebrates 50 Years
As we enjoy the competition and exhilaration of the Winter Olympics, cheering on the talented men and women of our US Olympic team, it’s...
Life, Art and Cookies
Recently, I heard an interview with a writer in Nebraska, who compared this winter’s polar vortex conditions to the ninth circle of hell mentioned...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In his report to the School Board, Superintendent David Toth shared that first grade teacher Natalie Harr was one of only two...
A Little Maple Madness, Anyone?
This week’s installment is a little light on recipes, and heavy on the rambling part. But I’ve got a very good reason. Because this...
Mantua Township Discusses Center School
Mantua Twp. - At the last meeting to discuss prospective plans for the Mantua Center School/Administration Building, over 60 residents braved the blustery weather...
Hiram Township Happenings
Hiram Twp - After Steve Pancost, Chairman of the Township Trustees called the meeting to order, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Kozak presented his monthly...
Hiram College Welcomes HEROs Home
Hiram - Recently, on a brisk winter afternoon, Hiram College unveiled the Homefront Education Ready Op (HERO) Program at the Freedom Center; the first...
At Home Spa
If you’re feeling the effects of the ice and snow of an unusually cold Northern Ohio Winter, you’re not alone. And now that all...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the start of the meeting, Mayor Lou Bertrand called for nominations for an appointment to fill Alan Donley’s seat on Village...
Mantua Village News – Organizational Meeting
At the first regularly scheduled meeting in 2014, the Village Council approved appointment of Paul Janson as 2014 President of Council. In addition, Mr....
Mantua’s Secret Attic Holds Treasures
Mantua - When Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) member Mary Hannah saw the vacant storefront on Prospect Street in the Village, she came up...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Township - At the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Mantua Township Trustees, Trustees Victor Grimm and John Festa were in attendance. Mr....
Proposed Pipeline Perplexes Portage People
Recently, news has surfaced that a Sunoco high-compression ethane pipeline will be built in southern Portage County. The pipeline will stretch from northeast Ohio...
Crestwood School Board Organizational Meeting
Mantua - At the School Board Organizational meeting on January 6th, new School Board members David Becker and Todd Monroe took the oath of...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - The township has received a copy of a suit filed in December by the Pinter family against Clarence Moore, the owner...
Take Advantage of Your Freezer
The start of the New Year is a great motivation to make small changes to help make life run a little smoother. Since everyone...
CHS Student Lights Up Mantua
Mantua - Principal Arden Sommers is pretty proud of “his kids” at Crestwood High School. At a recent visit to the school, Sommers proudly...
Gifts From the Kitchen…
This time of year, Santa isn’t the only one who’s making lists and checking them twice. If you enjoy giving handmade gifts, here are...
CMS Students Trained in Real-Life Skills
Mantua - The Eighth Grade Crestwood Middle School Pre-Engineering Academy, under the direction of instructor Ed Judd, have the opportunity not only to learn...
Hidden in Plain Sight — Looks Can Be Deceiving
We’ve all heard that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Well on Tuesday, December 10th, that old adage will be updated to...
Mantua’s Christmas Tour Starts This Weekend
Mantua - For the first time ever, the Rotary Club of Mantua is hosting its Christmas Tour of Homes during the first two weekends...
CIS Talent Show Was Huge Success
Mantua - Author Leo Buscaglia is quoted as saying, “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a...
An Apple Walks into a Bar…
What do you do when you’ve got a plethora of apples? That was the question this fall at the Turner house, where we’ve been...
Giving Thanks to a Local Hero
Mantua - In this season of giving thanks, Frank Iannaggi, owner of the G & C Bakery in Mantua, is giving thanks for his...
