Mantua Rotary Honors Virginia Goodell
Mantua - The Mantua Rotary is delighted to honor their long-time member, Virginia Goodell, for her service to Rotary for her 100th Birthday. Virginia Goodell, a longtime member of Mantua Rotary, celebrated her 100th birthday at the end of 2022. Virginia’s involvement in Mantua Rotary spans seven decades. In 1946 Virginia’s husband, the late Frank Goodell, became a charter member...
Mantua Village Garden Club News
Mantua - The members of the Mantua Village Garden Club said their goodbyes to current president, Carol Fenrich, as she prepares to relocate to North Carolina, to be near her son and his family. Carol has lived in Mantua for 40 years and has been a member of the garden club for 30 years. She has served as president...
Crestwood Schools Host Town Hall Meeting
Mantua - At a Town Hall-style meeting held on October 17th, Superintendent Dr. David Toth updated the community on the financial outlook for the Crestwood School District. Toth began by sharing that the Crestwood community enjoys one of the lowest tax rates in Portage County. He noted that Crestwood is second only to Southeast, who benefits from Federal dollars,...
Crestwood begins plans to remodel Athletic Wall of Fame
Since the Crestwood Red Devils’ Athletic Wall of Fame has been in existence, only 37 athletes have been inducted and had their pictures displayed. The Red Devils will be expandin their Wall of Fame, having announced their plans to remodel and expand it beginning on Dec. 28. “Exciting is an understatement,” said Crestwood Athletic Director Troy Spiker. “It is all...
Crestwood softball doomed by defensive miscues in loss to Minerva
Right now, the Crestwood Red Devils’ softball team has spent more time on the diamond during a game than in actual practice time. The Red Devils’ lack of outdoor playing time continued to show when they were defeated by Minerva 14-4 last Thursday at Minerva High School. “Our biggest issue overall is the lack of outside time,” said Coach Matt...
Patrolman Miranda Brothers Commended by Mantua Police Chief
In his Police Report, Chief Joe Urso commended Patrolman Miranda Brothers for her work in organizing the Christmas Fill a Cruiser event with local Dollar General stores. According to the Chief, the event in early December resulted in community members and organizations filling the cruiser an amazing six times! Urso noted that the generosity benefitted 20 area families, including...
Take a Thanksgiving Day plunge for Crestwood’s Kids Weekend Meals program
Research shows that children are better able to learn when they’re well-nourished and not distracted by grumbling tummies. Furthermore, eating healthy meals has been linked to higher grades, better memory and behavior, and faster information processing. During the school year, many local families rely on the daily breakfasts and lunches their children receive at school to help their growing...
ODOT Proposes Roundabout at SR82 & Chamberlain
Mantua Twp. - In an effort to improve safety in Mantua Township, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 82 and Chamberlain Road. According to documentation provided by ODOT, this intersection has been chronically identified on the Highway Safety Program list since 2012 due to a clear pattern...
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...
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...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the final Board meeting in October, Superintendent David Toth shared that the District’s first Career Fair had been held at the Central Administration office (at the former Middle School). Toth noted that several area companies were present, seeking employees and providing an opportunity for CHS students to ask career questions and find employment. The success for...
Portage County Soap Box Derby
Mantua - As the dust clears from one of the most exciting Derby races in the 20 years of racing at Buchert Park in Mantua, June 17. Four racers are getting ready to challenge the Derby Downs hill in Akron, with a goal to win the world championships on July 24. Car inspections start Monday July 17, and racing...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In the public comment Drema Herron asked the Board to put focus or more a focus on retaining excellent staff to preserve the quality of the district. Her concerns stemmed from a large amount of recent resignations at the June Board meeting. Next, she shared her concerns relating to the higher cost of school lunches, which have increased...
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 Village. On Thursday, the Village will once again host an evening holiday event with enough Christmas magic to expand even the grinchiest of hearts. It’s called Merry Evening in the Village, and it takes place...
Crestwood Scarlet Guard Performs in Toledo
Mantua - The Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band traveled to the University of Toledo, to perform in the Bands of America Northwest Ohio Regional Championships. The band will compete with some of the finest bands from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York and West Virginia. Bands of America (BOA) marching band championships are the premier events for marching band...
Crestwood Lions Club Holiday Projects
Mantua - The Crestwood Lions Club is busy selling holiday gift baskets, scented candles and getting ready for Christmas tree sales. Holiday gift baskets for sale start at $5 per basket. Each basket is different and has a holiday theme. Basket sizes and contents vary. Contact Mary Hannah at 330-883-9297 to see samples or for more information. Scented candles are...
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...
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...
Bonnie Terry Named TOPS 2022 Ohio Queen
I come from a large family, the fourth of nine children. At mealtime, we had to clean our plates, if we wanted seconds. I joined the TOPS Ravenna Chapter in 2010. I was tired of looking like a woman eight months pregnant! At my highest weight 257 pounds. When I was standing, I couldn’t see my feet. My favorite form of...
Thank You !!
I thought I lost my wallet at the Mantua Dollar General. I rushed right back to the store. The clerk had not found it but some lovely lady shoppers and a handsome young blond gentleman worked diligently to help me find it. They even searched my car with their flashlight. They suggested that it might have slipped out of...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, the school board recognized the 2021 retirees from the district. Among them, Sally Benner (28 years of service); Lorraine Calapa (21 years); – Cheryl Goggin (21 years); Carol Gries (31 years); Tommy Kessler (33 years); Laura Phelps (31 years); Mary Jo Stoneburg (28 years); and Celia Tench (20 years of service). In addition,...
Bibury & Company Opens in Mantua
Mantua - As the state loosens restrictions and businesses begin to open their doors, Bibury & Company, a new gift shop has joined the merchants in Mantua Village. Although Ann Ellis lives in Aurora, Mantua’s historic downtown drew her to the village. She noted that many towns try to recreate the historic look that has been preserved in the...
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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings Mondays Overeaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We...
Top Tier Rises at R44 Butcher & Baker
Mantua - If you’ve visited a farmers market or local coffee shop, you’ve probably had the pleasure of sampling the delicious handiwork of local pastry chef Tracey Garrett. If so, then you’ll be pleased to know that Garrett’s formerly home-based operation, Top Tier Pastry, has found a new home at R44 Butcher & Baker Shoppe. Garrett’s relationship with R44 began...
Ox Roast Fair Plans Well Underway
Mantua - St. Joseph Church in Mantua is hitting the ground running with the Ox Roast Fair, which is being held on July 21st, 22nd & 23rd. The 2023 St. Joseph Church Ox Roast Fair, now in its 59th year, promises to be more exciting than ever. The Main Raffle is offering some great prizes in 2023. Grand prize is...
Historical Society Hosts Special Event
Mantua - On Thursday, September 15th, the Mantua Historical Society will be hosting an Ohio History Connection/Open Doors program from 10 am until 4 pm. The event, billed as a, “Behind the Scenes Look at Small Town Ohio History,” takes place in the Mantua Historic District near the Mantua Township Hall (4122 State Route 82). That day, visitors will be...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Kids of all ages will be thrilled to learn that Santa will be making a few stops in the area next Saturday, December 4th. The first Santa sighting will be in Hiram at 10:30 am when he joins the Kiwanis for family fun at their Pizza with Santa at the Hiram Christian Church Fellowship Hall (6868 Wakefield Road). The...
Mantua Village Council News
Mantua - In Village Council’s first meeting of the year, council re-elected Tammy Meyer as Council President. Council member Heather Paisley tendered Meyer’s nomination, noting that with ongoing situations in the village, she does not feel comfortable with another change. The majority of council concurred seemed to concur, as Tammy Meyer received the majority of votes as council president...
Art Hits the Sidewalks in Mantua this Weekend
Mantua - To help make the holiday weekend more colorful, the Mantua Rotary Club will be hosting a sidewalk chalk competition on Saturday, April 3rd. The first ever, friendly competition takes place in front of the Crestwood High School from 1:30 - 3:30 pm, and provides aspiring chalk artists of all ages to come out and add their own...
