Local Pastor Gifted With Parade
Mantua - Pastor Chad Delaney from the Mantua Center Christian Church last held services in person on March 7th. But his work leading the small Disciples of Christ community of believers has been busier than ever, even during while many have been sheltering in place at home. During this trying time, Delaney has learned to work through pastoral care...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Crestwood Superintendent David Toth shared that at the start of that week, the district’s nutrition team had distributed 35,172 meals to local families. While the school year has progressed virtually, Toth noted that no new instruction will take place after May 22nd. He shared that each school will determine the review and practice...
Mantua Native To Compete On Season 2 of “The Titan Games”
NBC’s hit athletic competition series The Titan Games returns for its second season on Monday, May 25 with a two-hour episode at 8/7c. This season, the competition breaks down into three regional brackets: West, Central and East. Mantua, Ohio native, Andrew Hanus, will be competing for the East Region for his chance to compete on Mount Olympus in order to...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Village Council approved legislation authorizing an increase of $30 for sewer rates (Ordinance 2020-15) and an increase of $20 for water rates (Ordinance 2020-16). According to Mayor Linda Clark, the increases will generate roughly $192,000 per year, and will give the village a better chance for grants for much-needed repairs to the water...
Crestwood To Honor Graduates at Midway Drive-In
Mantua - Recently Dave McMahon, Principal of Crestwood High School, shared details on the graduation plans for the class of 2020. He noted that based on guidelines released on April 29th by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Board of Health, schools are not permitted to conduct face-to-face graduations at any time this summer. He noted that Crestwood is working...
2020 OX Roast Fair Cancelled
Mantua - On April 16th, Fr. Ed Stafford, pastor of St. Joseph Church, issued a letter announcing the cancellation of the Ox Roast Fair for 2020. These are not normal times, due to the global impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic, affecting the lives of all people throughout the world. There is so much uncertainty right now that it requires...
Mantua Gains Green Space
Mantua - Several months ago, Mantua native Broc Benner was having a drink with a friend in Garrettsville, and the topic of conversation turned to the green space that Garrettsville had created in the heart of downtown, in the spot made vacant by the fire of 2014. That conversation planted the seed for Benner to do something similar in the...
Local Experts Share Their Gifts Online
As people are encouraged to stay home and schools and local business close their doors, many people are finding new, safer alternatives to continue doing what they love. For example, while local zoos and other family-friendly locations have closed their doors to in-person visits, experts have moved online to share about the animals they care for with online visitors...
Haylett’s Corner Store Expansion Planned
Mantua - In these uncertain times, good news is always welcome. And for those of you who frequent Haylett’s Corner store, you’ll be happy to know that the local business has plans to expand in the near future. The store is already offering grab and go items at Restoration 44 -- items that are exclusive to the local coffee...
Mantua Township Historic Cemeteries Restoration Project
Mantua Twp. - Calling all history buffs, archaeologists, cemetery associations, township representatives, and even leprechauns - the young and the older! On Tuesday March 17, 2020, the Mantua Township Historic Cemeteries Restoration Committee is hosting guest speaker, Dr. Jarrod Burks. Dr. Burks works for Ohio Valley Archaeology and is also President of Heartland Earthworks Conservancy, a 501©3 nonprofit organization. His...
Sunshine Fund Brings Light to Students at CMS
Mantua - “One day I walked outside and the sunset was awesome, so I grabbed the camera and took some photos,” shared CMS eighth-grader Ben Roegiers. The light that day inspired the 13-year-old Crestwood Middle School student with a newfound passion for landscape photography. Since that day six months ago, Roegiers has been trekking to local parks to capture...
Students Help Home Town Bid for Makeover
Mantua - If you’ve ever seen HGTV’s “Home Town” show, you know that it chronicles the work of Erin and Ben Napier as they revitalize historic properties in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. While the talented couple has been on air for four seasons, focused on renovating homes in the South, their latest endeavor has them expanding their focus...
Mantua Township Trustee News
Mantua Twp. - At their last meeting, Matthew Benner was sworn in as trustee to fulfill the seat left vacant by the passing of long-time Trustee Victor Grimm. Mr. Benner is no stranger to public service, having served for 30 years as Fire Chief, a position he retired from in 2008. Having interest in the Township and the historic...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Police Chief Joe Urso noted that the Ravenna Kennel Club made a generous donation of $2,500 to the Mantua Police Department’s K-9 Fund. Chief Urso expressed gratitude to Carol Scerba and to the Ravenna Kennel Club members for their assistance in helping keep the K9 program moving forward. In similar news, the chief...
Crestwood Schools Public Notice
The Crestwood School District Board of Education hereby gives public notice in accordance with Section 3307.353 of the Ohio Revised Code that Elizabeth Marlow, who is currently employed by the Board of Education as a Teacher, will be retired and seeking reemployment with the School District in the same position following her service retirement. The Board of Education will...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At the final meeting of 2019, the Board approved the part-time contract and approved a 3% raise for full-time employees for 2020. At their 2020 organizational meeting, the Fire Board selected Bob Gaglione from Mantua Village as Chairman and Jason Carlton from Mantua Township as Vice Chairman. In the regular meeting, Chief Matt Roosa reported on developments...
Crestwood Musician Achieves Honor
Mantua - Crestwood High School junior Alexis Wilson was one of 92 students selected from across Ohio to participate in the 2020 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) All State Ensemble last week. The OMEA’s mission is to promote music education in elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. As such, the students who were selected had the opportunity to...
Crestwood Primary School Celebrates Milk
Mantua - In honor of National Milk Day, which commemorates the first time dairy milk was delivered to homes in sterilized glass bottles, Crestwood Primary School welcomed some very special guests to their school. Miss Becca and Farmer Nate (Rebecca and Nathan Goodell), from Goodell’s Family Farms, along with Farmer Larry (Larry Guyette) from Guyette Farms in Mantua came...
Mantua Village Council News
Mantua - At their November meeting, Council approved an ordinance authorizing an agreement to transfer the ownership and operation of the Village’s Water and Wastewater plants to Portage County. This took place after three readings over as many months, and several meetings and public forums in the months leading up to the introduction of the ordinance at Council meetings....
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In their first board meeting of 2020, board members Timothy Herron, Bonnie Lovejoy, and Karen Schulz took their oath of office. The group then elected Karen Schulz to serve as school board president and Kristen Cavanaugh to serve as board vice president for 2020.The board then approved a motion to set the calendar for regular meeting dates,...
Crestwood Lion’s Club Presents Check To 4C’s Food Bank
Past District Governor Harold Ullman and Crestwood King Lion Rick Fredrick presented a check in the amount of $2,250 to Phyllis Bolen from the 4C’s Food Bank. These funds represent the profit from the Lions November craft show as well as donations from local businesses. The Lions Club has several fund raisers to continue to raise money to help...
Fall & Stebbins Automotive, Inc. Earns Trust Award
Mantua - Dean Stebbins Sr. from Fall & Stebbins Automotive, Inc. of Mantua, OH received the American Towman Trust Award in Atlantic City on December 61h, 2019 at the world’s largest trade show for towing professionals, the American Towman Exposition. A towing company that receives the award was nominated by a third party organization in the towing trade who...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Fire Board members unanimously passed a Resolution of Necessity, allowing Fiscal Officer Ashlee Hawkins to submit the required paperwork to the Board of Elections in time to permit a Fire Levy Replacement on the ballot for voters within the Fire District as early as March 2020. According to Fire Chief Matt Roosa, the levy...
Mantua’s St. Joseph Cares to Host “Unplanned” Movie Night
Mantua - In thanksgiving for the precious gift of life, St. Joseph Cares of St. Joseph Church in Mantua will be offering opportunities throughout the year to recognize and defend the most fundamental right that we all possess, the right to life. Our first opportunity will be the weekend before the national March for Life. On Saturday, January 18,...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last Village Council meeting, Council approved an ordinance authorizing an agreement to transfer the ownership and operation of the Village’s Water and Wastewater plants to Portage County. Many Village residents were in attendance to voice their opinions on the this Ordinance (2019-49), among them, former Mayor Donna Hawkins, who noted that a number of citizens...
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 will be more than doubled, with space for up to...
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 support going forward into the future,” he concluded. Moving ahead, the...
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 a local Christmas party when Dottie Summerlin listened in on...
New Years Eve Reverse Raffle
The Sisterhood of St Joseph Church will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Reverse Raffle at St. Joseph’s Hughes Hall, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, Ohio 44255. Enjoy a buffet dinner, open bar, dancing, a champagne toast at midnight, and a chance to win $1,000. Sideboards and other raffles will be available. Dinner includes garlic and herb top round,...
Shoe Drive Fundraiser
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph is “kicking off” winter with a fun and easy fundraiser to support a member of our community. Angela, who is a 2-time brain injury survivor, is raising money for a service dog to help her with everyday tasks. The funds generated will go toward supporting Angela and her efforts in paying for the training...
