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Scot Etling returns to Crestwood roots as new girls’ soccer coach

Although Scot Etling is not originally from Portage County, he has grown accustomed to the gritty nature that is Portage County soccer over his 25 years as a soccer coach. After a two-year stint as the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer coach, Etling is returning to take over as the new girls’ soccer coach as publicly announced on April...

Crestwood baseball remains focused after late-inning loss against Chippewa

The Crestwood Red Devils’ baseball team heard enough doom and gloom from the outside after suffering key injuries before the beginning of the season. That’s why the Red Devils are not losing sight of their goal despite losing 5-4 against Chippewa last Friday evening in Doylestown. “We put pressure on ourselves on defense and we committed three errors. We committed...

Register Today For The Headwaters Adventure Race

Register today for the Headwaters Adventure Race on June 7! You (or your team) can run, pedal, and paddle in support of the Portage Park District Foundation! This year’s race is being held in conjunction with Mantua’s Triple Trail Fest, so you can enjoy food, drinks, and trail fun after the race. The RACE STARTS at 8:00 AM SHARP at...

Eleanor Roosevelt – A Whole New Light

Freedom Township Historical Society combined with Mantua Historical Society & Shalersville Historical Society is proud to present Susan Cannovino's program entitled Eleanor Roosevelt: A Whole New Light.  This will be a 2 part series.  Part 1 on TUESDAY, MAY 13 focuses on her relationship with her parents, her unhappy childhood, her brilliant education, and relationship with Franklin. This informative...

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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...

Crestwood School Board Updates

At the start of the April School Board meeting, Board members received updates from Crestwood Principals. From the Primary School, Principal Cindy Ducca recognized teacher Monica Grebb for having brought two grants into the building. The first grant was provided by Destination Imagination in the amount of $1,000. These funds will be used to cover the cost of students...

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Amanda Parsons rises up as Crestwood Boys’ Soccer Coach

 Amanda Parsons has quietly but surely worked her way through the ranks of the Crestwood soccer program for the last seven years. Her time has now come as she was named as the new head coach for the boys’ soccer team on April 7. “I feel that there is a lot of trust that has been put in me,” the...

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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...

Ravenna boys surge to second place, Crestwood girls repeat as runners-up at Don Faix Invitational

In their first invitational of the season, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ track and field team announced their presence with an impressive season debut by taking second place at the fifth annual Don Faix Invitational by taking second place with 109 points last Saturday at Jack Lambert Stadium Track in Mantua.  “I think we will surprise teams throughout the season,” said...

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Band Boosters Support Young Musicians

Over the past 63 years, Crestwood bands have performed in the Ohio Music Education Association events. With the concert bands at the core of the curriculum that began back in 1955, students also participate the Scarlet Guard Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and a variety of student chamber ensembles. Building a solid foundation for high school bands begins...

Crestwood girls capture William E. Fisher Invitational banner, Garfield boys take third

Having only graduated one letter winner from last year, the Crestwood Red Devil girls’ track team had high hopes to hit the ground running. The Red Devils accomplished that feat by winning the fifth annual William E. Fisher Invitational title by scoring 99 points last Friday evening at Cardinal’s Richard Moss Stadium in Middlefield. “It is a great start for...

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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...

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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...

Crestwood’s Elijah Jurisch ready to flourish at Geneva College

Before even entering high school, Crestwood senior Elijah Jurisch said he knew that he wanted to play soccer in the college ranks, following in his father’s footsteps. Crestwood’s new school leader in most goals scored in a single season has made his dreams a reality when he will continue playing at Geneva College. “From the beginning with Geneva, they were...

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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...

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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...

Crestwood Superintendent Proposes Cost-Saving Measures

At the last Board meeting, Superintendent Aireane Curtis shared several potential financial savings that she and District Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister have uncovered. The first item deals with several services currently provided by an outside Educational Service Center (ESC). By receiving that service through the ESC Crestwood is currently aligned with, cost savings can be achieved, although the exact figure...

Gail Elizabeth Hovey

Gail Elizabeth Hovey (Troyer) passed away after a long illness November 24th, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born May, 1st, 1950 in Baltimore, MD. to Robert W. and Doris V. Troyer (Swann). Gail moved to Portage County, Ohio as a young child and spent much of her youth on her grandparents Walter & Alta Troyer’s family farm...

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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...

CCC Offers Active Schedule

While the Crestwood Community Center has been offering programs and activities since last summer, the organization is ready to add some spring to your step as the weather begins to warm up. The group meets every Wednesday at 4810 East High Street in Mantua Lodge at Buchert Park, unless otherwise noted. On Wednesday, March 12, they’ll have a SAIL (Stay...

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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...

Red Devils’ wrestling finishes as runners-up at D-III sectional tournament

Youth may have defined the Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling team all season, but they grew up in a big way at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III sectional tournament. The Red Devils crowned two champions and qualified 10 wrestlers to the district tournament to score 156.0 points last Saturday at Rootstown High School. “I was happy with the...

Crestwood soccer Coach Eric Sway departs for Kenston

According to Eric Sway, although his time as the Crestwood soccer coach lasted only three seasons, he is confident that he is leaving the program in better shape than what it was when he started. The third-year Red Devil boys’ and second-year girls’ soccer coach’s next coaching opportunity will keep him on State Route 422, having been announced as...

Red Devil girls’ basketball surges past Wolverines to repeat as sectional champion

Losing on their home court is just not something the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team considers an option. The Red Devils opened up postseason play by triumphing 71-43 against Chagrin Valley Conference rival West Geauga in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Northeast 2 Division IV sectional championship last Saturday evening at Mantua. “I think for the girls it...

Crestwood Board Meeting Recap: Sports League Decision, Score Table Dedication, and ESC Proposal

At the beginning of the Crestwood School Board’s February meeting, Superintendent Aireane Curtis shared that the potential of Crestwood joining a potential new sports league is on hold for now. She noted that not enough schools committed to participate in a potential new league at this juncture. For now, Crestwood will remain in the Chagrin Valley Conference. She noted...

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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...

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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 Community Center Update

February 8: Free food bank at Friendship Alliance Church 9-11:00; Galentine in the Village with Granary open to vendors, Horse drawn wagon rides, 4-7:00  Pickleball update: Crestwood is requiring a group insurance policy for us to use the gymnasium.  Until we can get more grant money to cover this, we will postpone the activity.  For those of you who are...

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