Stacy Turner
De Novo Wellness Opens Heart Space in Mantua
As more and more individuals seek to establish healthier routines to better-support their physical and mental health, two local wellness practitioners have been helping...
Crestwood Students Clean-up Mantua
Prior to Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the summer outdoor season, groups of Crestwood students from the seventh and eighth grade took...
Triple Trail Fest Returns to Mantua June 2nd
Once again, the Village of Mantua is at the epicenter of an event that aims to get folks outside to enjoy the three trails...
DMRC Continues to Create Change in Mantua
At their annual meeting at the end of April, some major changes took place within the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC), an organization that...
Hiram Village Plans Summer Event Series
The Village of Hiram plans to help residents enjoy the summer months with a variety of events and activities hosted by the newly organized...
Your Library Offers More than Just Books
If you use your local library to check out the latest books, DVDs, and audiobooks, then good for you! But did you know that...
Hiram Township plans to promote parks and increase connectivity
At a recent meeting, Hiram Township Park Board member Tom Franek shared information he gathered at a Buckeye Trail conference. As all are aware,...
Women-Owned Businesses Thrive in Mantua
According to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), 42% of all American businesses are women-owned. That statistic is easily supported in Mantua, where...
Superintendent Resigns from Crestwood District
At the March meeting, the Crestwood Board of Education accepted the resignation of Dr. David Toth, Superintendent, effective July 31, 2024. After the motion...
Sweet Support: Pancakes for Cairo’s Courageous Fight
“As a community, we believe in coming together to support each other in times of need,” Sherry Timm, JAG Academy teacher at James A....
Local Family Business Opens Next Door General Store
Locals may remember Terri Vechery as the lucky winner of the Queen of Hearts drawing at SkyLanes in Garrettsville back in 2016. With her...
Major improvements underway in Mantua
Last week, Village officials and Portage County community leaders celebrated a win on Main Street in Mantua. Thanks to months of hard work on...
Top Tier Pastry Now Open In Mantua
Top Tier Pastry is no stranger to Mantua, as many locals have enjoyed Top Tier pastries at local farmers markets and at R44 Coffee...
Hiram Village Council Highlights: Nominations, Reports, and Key Announcements
In a recent Council meeting, Councilman Chris Szell accepted the nomination to serve as Council President. Police Chief Brian Gregory presented the Department’s monthly...
Rotary Club Supports Mantua Through the Winter Months & Beyond
Although the Rotary Club of Mantua was founded in 1946, the organization continues to be an active force for good in the community almost...
Meet Local Author Amanda Flower
For avid readers, there’s nothing more exciting than getting the chance to meet an author you love. On Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30 pm,...
Los Venados Mexican Restaurant Grill & Cantina Now Open in Mantua
It’s hard to miss the new restaurant that opened at the busy corner of State Route 82 and State Route 44 in Mantua in...
Local Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
In the 30 days that followed the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, 134,000 Americans enlisted in the military. The attack that...
Your Formal Dresses Can Support the Differently-Abled
Do you have formal dresses or men’s formal attire you no longer need? The team at Maggie’s & More has a solution that will...
Crestwood School Board News
At their first meeting of 2024, Fiscal Officer Katie Hoffmeister conducted a swearing in of the newly elected and re-elected board members, after selecting...
Check Out GCPL’s Free Online Programs
The wintery weather may keep you stuck at home, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be bored. The grey skies, short days, and cold temperatures...
Mantua Scouts celebrate successful adventure in New Mexico
Last summer, two Scout Troops from Mantua took on the challenge of Philmont High Adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch in the rugged northern New...
Lulu Tru opens in historic granary building
If you’re looking for salon services in Mantua, there’s a new, old option in the village. The new business is located in the historic...
Hiram Township News
At their last regular meeting in December, Hiram Village Mayor Lou Bertrand was present to conduct a swearing in ceremony for Township Trustee Jack...
Judge Eklund Conducts Swearing-In Ceremony at Hiram College
Over 40 people from six local communities gathered to witness the swearing-in ceremony of elected officials at Koritansky Hall on Hiram College’s campus last...
Shop with A Cop program brings cheer to local kids for...
On Saturday, December 9th, the Hiram and Garrettsville Police Departments teamed up to help make the holidays a little brighter for some local families....
Rotary Christmas tree auction makes Mantua shops merrier
If you missed the arrival last weekend of Santa and Mrs. C in Mantua, don’t fret. The holidays have just begun in this festive...
Crestwood School Board News
Recently, Crestwood Local Schools Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister provided the Board with a financial update. Hoffmeister noted that House Bill 33 (Community School Equity Funding...
Veterans Day observed with Dedication Ceremony
This Veterans Day on a crisp afternoon, a small crowd gathered to witness the dedication of an artifact from World War II. The event...
Barn Artist Toured Through Portage County
Cincinnati-based artist Robert Kroeger returned to Portage County to see the fall foliage and scout out potential subjects for future works. No stranger to...
