Local Leaders Will Be Roasted
Vocabulary.com explains that one can roast a turkey by cooking it in the oven, but you can roast a friend by calling her a turkey on her birthday. To roast is to poke fun at someone as a way of honoring them. In this season of turkeys, the Mantua Rotary has chosen to host a Roast of local community members....
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Red Devils soccer concludes historic playoff run with shutout loss against Open Door Christian
All season it seemed that the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team has been pushed to the brink but have usually prevailed. The Red Devils finally hit a wall and saw their season come to an end when they were defeated by Open Door Christian 5-0 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 5 district championship...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Community Celebrates New Mural
A large group gathered recently at Buchert Park in Mantua to celebrate the completion of the latest public art installation in the small Village. The new mural, the fourth and latest outdoor installation by Five Five Media is located on the east wall of Mantaline Corporation. It faces the playground at Buchert Memorial Park on East High Street. The idea...
Red Devils soccer triumphs against Chipps to three-peat as sectional champs
There is a new standard that has been set for the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer program, that winning a sectional championship is practically automatic. The Red Devils secured their third straight sectional title when they fended off Chippewa 3-2 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 5 sectional championship last Saturday afternoon at Jack Lambert...
Red Devil girls cross country snags Division II district title
According to Crestwood Red Devils’ cross country Coach Jim Schweickert, it is easy to get wrapped up in the fast pace of a postseason high school cross country race. The Red Devil girls avoided burning out too early, ran as a pack, and wrapped up the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II District title with a 7-9-11-17-19 finish...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Crestwood girls cross country finish second in CVC Chagrin Division, boys place fifth
If there was any doubt that the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ cross country team could not compete in the Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division, they erased those concerns by rallying to take second place in the Conference Meet scoring 46 points with a 3-7-9-13-14 finish last Friday morning at Cardinal High School in Middlefield. “It was great,” said Coach Jim...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Mantua Community Roast
The Rotary Club of Mantua is set to host its first-ever Mantua Community Roast on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Mantua Corners Catering and Event Center. This lively event will shine a humorous spotlight on six of the community’s most notable figures, offering a unique evening of laughter, camaraderie, and good-natured ribbing. The “roastees” for the inaugural event include...
Hearts for Music Heads to Rome
Like most orchestras, Mantua-based non-profit, Hearts For Music (HFM) is comprised of individuals who want to pursue their love of creating and performing music. Unlike most orchestras, however, Hearts For Music is comprised of children and adults with a variety of special needs. The group was created in 2016 by Kitrael Chin, a music therapist and long-time Worship Leader...
Crestwood football wears down Cardinal for first conference victory
It was long overdue for the Crestwood Red Devils’ football team to record its first Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division victory of the season. The Red Devils celebrated homecoming weekend by beating conference foe Cardinal 58-26 last Friday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “It means a lot,” said Red Devils’ Coach Jack D’Amato. “These kids fought hard after...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Local Veterans Group Honored in Mantua
At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Tammy Meyer and Village Council presented a proclamation honoring the American Legion Post 193 for their legacy of service in the Mantua area. David Pifer and Ray Corbett accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Post 193. The proclamation noted that 31 years ago, American Legion Post 193 recorded over 1,000 volunteer hours to remodel...
Crestwood High School spruces up their village
Late last week, Crestwood High School students joined together with volunteers from the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) for an annual tradition. According to CHS English teacher and faculty advisor, Christine Spencer, this is the fifteenth year of this cooperative effort between CHS and the DMRC. “This is a great opportunity for students to give back to their community, build...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Crestwood Scarlet Guard Shines with Superior Rating, Qualifies for OMEA State Finals
The Crestwood Scarlet Guard has reason to celebrate after earning a Superior Rating and qualifying for the OMEA State Marching Band Finals on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Their captivating 2024 competition show, *IMMORTAL*, left both judges and the audience thoroughly impressed, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication. The band’s outstanding performance earned them not only the Best Auxiliary (Colorguard) award...
Red Devils football uses fast start to overwhelm Hurricanes
The Crestwood Red Devils’ football team hit a speed bump two weeks ago but has bounced back nicely. The Red Devils overpowered Chagrin Valley Conference rival Brooklyn 52-14 in a crossover conference duel last Friday evening at Brooklyn Memorial Stadium. “It was nice to see the kids come out and compete in the last two weeks but this week specifically,”...
JAG Students shine at Champions Day at Crestwood
On Friday, September 20, Mrs. Schweickert and her classroom aides took JAG students to Crestwood High School for Champions Day, where they joined students from 10 Portage County schools for a day full of athletic fun. Crestwood students ran the events, creating an environment of excitement, smiles, laughter, and pride that filled the day with joy. A big thank you...
Save a Life Tour stops at Crestwood High School
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes every day — that’s one person every 39 minutes. In 2022, that amounted to 13,524 people who lost their lives in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths. During that same year, distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives, and 693 deaths resulted from drowsy-driving-related...
Portage County District Library News Release:
Portage County District Library For immediate release: The PCDL Bookmobile is here and is making its first trips out into the county! You can find the Bookmobile at:Charleston Town Hall on Mondays starting September 30 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Mantua Town Lodge on Wednesdays starting October 2 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Paris Township on Mondays starting September 30 from 12:30...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Crestwood soccer hangs on to beat Newton Falls
As much of a rollercoaster of a season it has been for the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team, they still know how to come through in the clutch. The Red Devils pulled away from Newton Falls late in the second half to win 4-2 last Saturday afternoon at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “We have to have every match,”...
Potato Stomp Races On for 45th Year
While the Village of Mantua was Potato Fest-less this year, the 45th Potato Stomp Race persevered. The annual race takes place on the second Saturday of September and begins near Mantua Village Park with an out-and-back race on the Headwaters Trail. Each year, there’s a 9-mile race, 4-mile race, and 1-mile fun run. And despite the rainy weather that weekend,...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Mantua Rotary hosting 3rd Annual Poker Paddle on the Cuyahoga River
Rotary Club of Mantua is holding their 3rd Annual Poker Paddle event on Saturday September 14. Join us for a late summer paddle on the beautiful upper Cuyahoga River from Camp Hi in Hiram to Buchert Park in Mantua Village and collect a five card Poker Hand along the way. Top three hands win prize money! Participants can bring...
Red Devil girls and boys cross-country finishes as runners-up at Streetsboro Invite
Since leaving the Portage Trail Conference, the Crestwood Red Devils’ cross-country team has not had many chances to compete against their former conference and county rivals during the regular season. But the Red Devil girls placed second with a team score of 51 points while the boys also finished as runners-up by scoring 71 points at the second annual...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Crestwood Schools Fiscal Year Ends Favorably
Mantua Crestwood Schools Fiscal Year Ends Favorably At their July meeting, District Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister provided the Board with an overview of the end of Crestwood’s Fiscal Year 2024. She noted that the district ended the year with a general fund balance of $9.3 million. Hoffmeister noted that at fiscal year’s end, Crestwood had an all-fund balance of $13.2 million. She noted...
