Crestwood football will rely on depth to make another deep push
Crestwood Red Devils’ football Coach Jack D’Amato said he had a vision for what the program would look like when he first took the job five years ago. Five years later, the program is exactly where he hoped it would be as Crestwood has one of its deepest rosters as it prepares for a new season. “We lost only four...
New Boutique Opens in Garrettsville
Something positive came to be during Covid, when two friends and fellow stylists-Julia Hayes and Victoria Conrad- followed their creative passions during the mandatory shut down. They funneled their creativity into a side-hustle – making clothing, jewelry, and accessories and selling them online and eventually through pop-ups and vendor shows. Steadily, the Garrettsville residents business grew – creating the...
Streetsboro boys soccer trumps Crestwood in season opener
What the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ soccer team may lack in roster size, they make up for in quality as evidenced by an 8-1 victory against Portage County rival Crestwood last Friday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “It is always good to get your season off on the right foot,” Rockets’ Coach Paul Krzeminski said. “Especially with the result...
Jeff Kaiser appointed to fill council seat previously held by Mark Brady
The Garrettsville Village Council convened on August 14, with council members Tom Hardesty, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, and Richard Beatty in attendance. Also present were Village Solicitor William Mason, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty, Sgt. Keith Whan, and Officer Emily Ahrens. Councilwoman Deb Wordell, was not present. A public hearing was held to discuss two ordinances: ORD 2024-16:...
Mark your calendars for the inaugural Zach Peterson Memorial Car & Bike Show
September’s car show in Garrettsville normally could be seen in Garfield Plaza outside G-Ville Auto’s NAPA store (Peterson family owned & operated). This year’s car show will have a different name and purpose - The Zach Peterson Memorial Car & Bike Show - commemorating a young automotive enthusiast lost to us too soon. The event will be presented at...
We’re All Invited
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...
Portage County residents impacted by recent flooding encouraged to report damage to Portage County EMA
Portage County residents who experienced damage from Saturday’s severe thunderstorm are encouraged to report the extent of damage to the Portage County Emergency Management Agency. Use this link to open an online form where you can describe the damage and send PCEMA photos: portagecounty-oh.gov/homeland-security-emergency-management/pages/storm-damage-reporting. Other ways to get that information to PCEMA: • Via the free Portage County Emergency Management App....
Cardinal football to rely on senior leadership for final season in Chagrin Valley Conference
Cardinal Huskies’ football Coach Rich Turner learned what it was like playing with a small roster when he served as an assistant coach at Warren John F. Kennedy High School last year. He hopes to apply those lessons learned with Cardinal as it prepares for its final season in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division. “Right now it looks like...
Berkshire football returns with abundance of experience
Returning the bulk of last year’s team may seem like a great advantage, but Berkshire Badgers’ football coach Josh DeWeese said his team is not taking anything for granted as they begin to embark on a new season. “We focus on things right in front of us so nothing really changes, it is us going after the things we need...
Windham football seeks redemption in new season
Just about everything that could have gone wrong went wrong for the Windham Bombers’ football team last season. With a new season on the horizon, the Bombers will try and right the ship in search of their first winning season since 2018. “We are excited about the season,” Coach Jake Eye told The Weekly Villager on Aug. 6. “We have...
Next Door General Store Opens in Mantua, Offers Bulk Foods
Next Door General Store, a new addition to the Mantua community, is now open for business. The store operates Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers a variety of bulk foods, including baking goods, grains, pasta, and candy. Terri Vechery, a long-time resident of Mantua and the...
We’re All Invited
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...
Ravenna Rocks Concert and Fireworks Illuminate 225th Anniversary Celebration
The city of Ravenna marked its 225th anniversary with a spectacular Ravenna Rocks concert and fireworks display, drawing large crowds for a full day of music, festivities, and community pride. The event began with DJ Krooze and the Krew energizing the early crowd with a lively mix of tunes that set a festive tone. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed food,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club Discusses Upcoming Events, Membership Changes
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on July 12 at noon at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 26 at the Crawford residence. During the meeting, members discussed the scheduling of the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail. The event will be held on Oct. 6 from 2 to...
Rockets football returns with experience and unfinished business
Becoming only the second team in school history to reach double-digit victories last season was a nice achievement for the Streetsboro Rockets’ football team but Coach Pete Thompson said his squad still has some unfinished business. “It is an experienced bunch so our expectations are high for them but they are still kids and we have to see,” Thompson told...
Portage Park District Deer Archery Lottery Opens
The Portage Park District’s deer archery program lottery is now open for entries until September 6, 2024. The program allows for limited controlled bow hunting at designated park properties not currently open to the public. Hunters will be chosen by lottery and must complete Park District requirements, including permit applications, to participate. The archery season will be split into...
Ellerhorst Dentistry Welcomes New Patients in the Greater Mantua Area
Ellerhorst Dentistry is now taking new patients and looks forward to serving the dental needs of the greater Mantua area, including Shalersville, Garrettsville and beyond. Dr. Lydia Ellerhorst, DDS is from Garrettsville, OH. She graduated from James A Garfield High School as a salutatorian in 2001. She then obtained her undergraduate degree at Mount Union College in 2005, and a...
JAG Schools Announce Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program for 2024-2025
James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The Federal...
Newton Falls Schools Implement Free Meal Program for 24-25 School Year
The Newton Falls Exempted Village School District announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024/2025 school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of...
Garfield football ready to usher in new era amid new season
What does a high school football program do after graduating one of its winningest senior classes in school history? According to coach Mike Moser, they carry on and try to write a new chapter, which is what the Garfield G-Men plan to do for the upcoming season. “What we did last year on the field does not really impact on...
Ravenna football ready to soar into new season
Ravenna Ravens’ football head coach Brian Coman won’t predict what his team’s record will be this season but one thing he is hopeful about is that his team will bring that competitive edge into every game. “I think some good things are going to happen,” the first-year coach told The Weekly Villager. “We are learning new concepts and the kids...
51st Mantua Potato Festival Canceled Due to Multiple Challenges
As of a news release dated August 10th, the 2024 Mantua Potato originally scheduled for September 6-8 has been cancelled according to Andrea Selvaggio, President of the Mantua Potato Festival Association. She noted that the difficult decision was made after careful consideration of several critical factors. The primary issue was the loss of the village park’s electrical system and...
Demystifying Election Day
The League of Women Voters Northern Portage County, in collaboration with Theresa Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Portage County Board of Elections (BOE), is hosting an event aimed at answering questions about election security and procedures. The event, titled "Democracy Dialogues: Inside the Ballot Box," will take place on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Warren Sherman...
Eric Hedge steps in to lead Ravenna boys soccer team
For Eric Hedge, being a head soccer coach has always depended on the timing of the situation. For a long time, the timing has not been quite right but it is now as Hedge assumes the role of the Ravenna Ravens boys’ soccer coach. “I am super excited,” Hedge told The Weekly Villager on Aug. 5. “It means I get...
ST. JOSEPH’S OX ROAST FAIR 2024 WRAP UP
It was a picture-perfect 60th Ox Roast Fair. Leading the fair was a Eucharistic procession -a reminder of God’s presence at all times. This great event could not have been put on without the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers. Many go above and beyond, offering their time, talent, and treasure. Folks from the surrounding area and even out-of-state...
Join the Silent Book Club
“I love about the concept of the Silent Book Club - there's no crazy stress about needing to read a certain number of chapters or prepare a discussion beforehand,” Jessica Ferroni explained. In July, she helped host Geauga County’s first Silent Book Club at Ferroni’s Café & Coffee in Middlefield. Ferroni explained how the concept works. “You just bring whatever...
Andy Auble maintains local roots as multi-business owner
Growing up in a rural community like Mantua, Andy Auble learned what hard work truly meant, developing a work ethic that has shaped him into becoming a successful multi-business owner. “When I was starting the businesses I am doing now, I was using a lot of the skills and work ethic I learned when I was growing up,” Auble told...
Crestwood football takes on Rootstown for annual alumni game
No matter how many years have gone by, the tradition of high school football has remained strong in the Mantua community as evidenced by the annual Crestwood alumni football games before the start of each season. The Red Devils’ alumni team will hit the road and take on Portage County rival Rootstown at Robert C. Dunn Field on Saturday...
Encore Creativity for Older Adults Sings in Harmony in Northeast Ohio
Older adults who love to sing will find a welcoming community of fellow singers when the Encore Chorale of Northeast Ohio launches its new season of musical joy in September 2024. The ensemble is a local chapter of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, a nonprofit organization that creates meaningful arts experiences supporting lifelong learning, wellness, and fun for all...
Cardinal Elementary School to get LED lighting upgrade
As the Cardinal School District nears the beginning of the 2024-25 year, the former middle school building is waiting for a lighting upgrade. Through a $250,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Development’s Energy Efficiency Program for Ohio Communities, the district will begin installing LED lighting throughout the building in the next few weeks. “As a district we are excited...
