Mantua will temporarily oversee dispatch services for Hiram
- Wendy DiAlesandro. A month after Mantua signed an agreement handing control of its police department to Hiram, Hiram found itself in need of Mantua’s help.
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President James A. Garfield’s life and Northeast Ohio ties are on display
- Jeremy Brown. On March 4, 1881, James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th president of the United States. He’d sought to end the spoils system and promised to address the injustices of slavery, but his time in office was curtailed when he was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau.
Coyote’s Express Mexican Grill opening new space in Hiram
- Jeremy Brown. The Coyote Mexican Grill & Cantina, a Mexican eatery with locations in Chagrin Falls, Kent and Atwater, will soon have its fourth brick-and-mortar location at the corner of state Route 82 and state Route 700 in Hiram.
Hiram takes control of Mantua’s police department, dispatch center
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Mantua Village Council on Dec. 16 unanimously approved a $170,000 contract handing Hiram Village control of its police department and dispatch center. Hiram’s village council has already authorized the contract.
Pilot program at Hiram College designed to better support students with autism
A program new to Hiram College this year could help students with autism and other neurodivergencies succeed, while also boosting the school’s graduation rate.
County roundup: Fire takes Hiram assistant fire chief’s historic home, plus news from Garrettsville, Mantua and Windham
- Roger Gordon.
House fires are always awful, but the timing couldn’t have been worse for the searing blaze Nov. 11 that burned Hiram Village Fire Department Assistant Chief Jason Groselle and his family’s historic home on Ryder Road to the ground. Fortunately, nobody was home when the fire happened.
Portage County voters pass most levies, choose among crowded fields
About a quarter of registered voters in Portage County — 26,525 individuals — cast ballots in the Nov. 4 election. Here’s a look at some of the candidate races and issues that were decided this Election Day.
Election preview: Crowded races fill the ballot in Portage County
Development is a major concern for candidates running for trustee in Brimfield Township, while communication is a hot topic in Hiram Village.
County roundup: Mantua to host public forum about DORA proposal, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Mantua and Nelson
- Roger Gordon.
The Mantua Village Council will hold an open meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 and welcome your comments on the DORA proposal. The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce has requested that the downtown area be designated as a “Designated Outdoor Recreational Area,” which would exempt that area from open-container laws.
Historic Hiram farm to become community center
A historic Hiram farmstead is in the process of being revitalized to create a community-oriented volunteer education center. The center will feature instruction on eco-friendly living and will include hands-on programs on topics like growing heirloom apples, nut trees and other fruit crops, as well as making apple cider.
County roundup: Main Street Mantua gets a face lift, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, and Windham
- Roger Gordon.
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting celebration at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 for the completed Facade on Main Street in Mantua.
County roundup: Garrettsville fundraiser supports family of Michael Schustrich
- Roger Gordon.
The Scotch Doubles Benefit for Michael Schustrich will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at SkyLane Bowling at 8311 Windham St. Michael (Mikey) was tragically killed at work, leaving behind his wife and newborn son.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for car cruise, plus news from Freedom, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
- Roger Gordon.
A fundraising dinner for the Mantua Restoration Society will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 in the Mantua Center School gymnasium at 11741 Mantua Center Rd. in Mantua Township.
Fireworks around Portage County this July 4
- Roger Gordon.
Aurora’s annual Independence Day celebration will take place on Friday, July 4. There will be a full day of activities, entertainment and family fun. The day will begin with the Fun Run 1 Mile and 5K at Bicentennial Park. The 1 Mile starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. Registration is available in advance at runsignup.com with Early Bird pricing ending June 20. Walk-up registration will open at 7 a.m. on race morning.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Summerfest, plus news from Hiram, Mantua and Nelson
- Roger Gordon.
The 2025 Garrettsville Summerfest will take place downtown from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29. There will be two stages of live music and entertainment.
County roundup: Community garage sale coming up in Garrettsville, plus news from Hiram and Mantua
- Roger Gordon.
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual community-wide garage sale will be all day Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18. To be part of the garage sale, call the Chamber at 330-527-2411 or go to the Chamber office at 8088 Main St.
Portage County’s higher ed communities grapple with concerns in wake of visa revocations
The federal government’s efforts to remove immigrants seems to be gaining steam at Kent State University, which now tallies the number of international students whose visas have been revoked at 10.
County roundup: Hiram to set up water meter system plus news from Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
Hiram Village Council passed legislation for the village administrator to build a structure to be able to sell water. Currently, the village does not sell water.