Shalersville Historical Society Meeting News
The Shalersville Historical Society's March meeting will be this coming Sunday, March 8 at 3 PM at our museum located at 9154 St Rt 44, Shalersville. Be sure to set your clocks ahead Saturday evening as Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8. We will be working on the details for our upcoming car show. Our meetings are free...
2026 Portage County Spelling Bee
Seventeen of Portage County's top spellers showcased their skills at the 2026 Portage County Spelling Bee, held on February 14 at James A. Garfield Middle School. These students earned their place in the county-wide competition after winning their schools' respective spelling bees. This year's field of spellers included: • Sebastian Harvey, Bio-Med Science Academy • Caleigh Fueger, Bio-Med Science Academy • Leah Finley,...
Shalersville Township Board of Trustees discusses conditional use requirements for AI Data Centers
The Shalersville Township Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on January 27 at the Shalersville Town Hall to discuss the Amendment passed by the Shalersville Township Zoning Commission applicable to Conditional Use Permits for an Artificial Intelligence Data Center to be built and operated in Shalersville Township. “We are looking at it if things arise and we get feedback...
Celebrating 100 Years
Laura Marek recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a pizza party planned by her grandchildren. A Mantua-Shalersville resident for nearly 80 years, Laura was well known for her green thumb and her gardens filled with bountiful vegetables and beautiful flowers. Family and farm were always her greatest loves, as she owned and operated the family farm alongside her late...
Historial Society Meeting Date Change
Shalersville Historical Society will hold its February meeting this coming Sunday, February 8 at 3 PM at our museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. near the center of Shalersville. Please note the CHANGE OF DAY and TIME. Our meetings are free and open to the public for anyone interested in Shalersville's history. This is a fantastic opportunity to...
Mantua Shalersville Chamber to Host First Annual Awards Dinner
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host their first annual Awards Banquet where we will recognize significant contributors who make our community a great place to live, work and play. We invite everyone to join us for dinner and a celebration on Saturday, January 24th at 6:00 PM at the Corners Catering and Event Center at...
Virginia B. Goodell
Virginia B. (née Black) Goodell passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 102. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank H. Goodell, daughter of Isaac Ray and Verda (Pierce) Black, and devoted mother to Keith (Anne), Jay (Barb), and Bruce (Sherry). She is survived by her siblings Gordon and Peg (Tilley) Black, and was...
Portage Park District Conserves 550 acres in Shalersville
The Portage Park District in collaboration with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy (the Land Conservancy), has acquired and permanently conserved 550 acres of a former sand and gravel mine that will be developed into a future park in Shalersville Township. The property, which includes unmined forest and wetlands along with formerly mined lands and lakes, was pre-acquired by the Land...
Shalersville Historical Society News
Members and friends of the Shalersville Historical Society are invited to share in our Christmas Pot Luck on Thursday December 4 at 6 PM at the museum located at 9154 St Rt 44 in Shalersville. Please bring a dish to pass; beverages and table service will be provided. This is always an enjoyable evening of fellowship and sharing memories...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. 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,...
Historical Society Soup Supper
Shalersville Historical Society is hosting a delicious and entertaining event this Friday afternoon & evening Sept 19 at the Shalersville Town Hall. From 4 - 6 pm Dr. Robert Kroeger will be sharing interesting barn stories about some of the barns he has depicted in paint. He is a gifted story teller & you'll be glad you have the...
Northern Portage “MEET THE CANDIDATE” Nights
Local elections are just around the corner, and the League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites everyone to our Meet the Candidates nights. There will be three sessions: Garrettsville Area: Garrettsville, Nelson, Windham, Freedom Date/Time: Wednesday September 24 at 6:30 PM Location: Klamer Center at the James A. Garfield Schools campus, 10207 OH-88 Garrettsville Candidates invited: Council, Trustee, School Board Races Crestwood...
Viega Manufacturing Facility holds grand opening in Mantua
Viega Manufacturing, a family-owned international manufacturer that develops plumbing and HVAC solutions, officially opened the doors to its newest facility by holding a grand opening at the Turnpike Commerce Center last Thursday morning at 4400 Beck Road in Mantua. “We are very proud that they have selected this location out of all of the others they had to choose from,”...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. 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,...
Shalersville Historical Society hosts dedication ceremony for surviving schoolhouse
Another piece of history of Shalersville has officially been preserved. The Shalersville Historical Society held a dedication ceremony on Sunday afternoon to officially open the lone remaining schoolhouse from the 19th century. “It is an important part of history,” SHS co-founder and President Ron Kotkowski told The Weekly Villager. “I have always felt that you need to preserve history, so...
Longtime Portage County softball Coach LeRoy Moore reaches 200 career victories
After his second coaching stint at Crestwood High School ended in 2023, longtime Portage County softball Coach LeRoy Moore acknowledged that he pondered whether his coaching career had reached its climax. It turns out he was not finished as a softball coach. In his second season with the Streetsboro Rockets, Moore recorded his 200th career coaching victory. “It is always...
One-room school dedication at Shalersville Historical Society
Please join us at the Shalersville Community Picnic Sunday, July 13 at 1 PM at the museum grounds located at 9154 St Rt 44 in Shalersville. The historical society will be dedicating the recently moved and restored Shalersville One-room School # 3. A community potluck will precede the dedication. Chicken, lasagna, drinks, & all table service will be provided. ...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. 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,...
Shalersville Historical Society News
Shalersville Historical Society’s monthly meeting will be this Thursday at 7 PM at their museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. Discussion will focus on the society’s dedication of Shalersville School # 3 and the accompanying Community Picnic to be held Sunday, July 13 at 1 PM. on the museum grounds(9154 St Rt 44). Attendees are asked to bring...
Eleanor Roosevelt – Part II
Freedom Township Historical Society, Mantua Historical Society and Shalersville Historical Society are pleased to present Part 2 of the Eleanor Roosevelt program by Susan Cannavino of Presentations with Pizzazz. This program will be presented at 7 PM on Tuesday. June 10 at the Shalersville Town Hall located at the intersections of Rts 44 & 303. Part 2 will discuss...
Meeting For Downtown Mantua Designated Outdoor Recreation Area
On Monday, May 19th at 7:00 in the R44 Event Space at 10675 Main Street, Mantua, OH 44255, the Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Informational Meeting for the public to learn more about the proposed Downtown Mantua Designated Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA). A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, is a specified area of land...
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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...
2025 Memorial Day Parade / Ceremony Information
The Shalersville Memorial Day Parade will kick off Saturday May 24th at 10am from Save Four Store to Riverside Cemetery for Memorial Day Service. The Mantua Village Memorial Day Service will be Monday May 26th at 10am at Hillside Cemetery. There will not be a parade, Memorial Service only at the cemetery. Mantua Center Memorial Day Service will be Monday May...
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...
Shalersville Historical Society News
Shalersville Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month which is May 1 at 7 PM at the society’s museum, 9154 St Rt 44. We’re returning to Thursday evening meetings because of daylight savings time when it doesn’t get dark until almost 9 PM. Our meetings are free and open to anyone interested in...
We’re All Invited
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...
We’re All Invited
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...
We’re All Invited
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...
Michael “Murph” Joseph Lyle
Michael “Murph” Joseph Lyle, 57, of Shalersville, OH, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2025, in the home he built, surrounded by family and friends, after a very good fight with brain cancer. He was born June 18, 1967, in Anderson, SC, to the late Robert Lyle and Mary Jane (nee Nixon) Shoemaker. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1985...
Shalersville Historical Society to Host Painter Robert Kroeger
As the crisp fall air settles in, nothing soothes the soul quite like a hearty bowl of homemade soup. For those seeking warmth and comfort, the Shalersville Historical Society has the perfect solution. On Friday, September 20, they will host a Soup, Salad & Dessert Supper at the Shalersville Town Hall from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meal, available...
