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County roundup: Mantua roads are getting a facelift, plus news from Charlestown, Paris and Rootstown

Mantua Township road crews are out patching potholes and replacing and repairing street signs. This winter has been brutal for infrastructure, but the service is determined to get the roads back to satisfactory condition very soon. Preparations are also being made to get the cemeteries and ballfields spruced up for spring visitors and youth baseball, respectively.

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County roundup: Hiram revitalization task force gets boost from students, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

The Village of Hiram Council formed a task force a while back for the revitalization of the downtown. That group continues to meet. Two Hiram College student groups — a total of five students doing a senior capstone project and also a semester project — will be contributing to the venture by collaborating with the task force.

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Documenters: Mantua Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 6, 2025

Portage County Water Resources explained ongoing plans to allow certain properties in the township in the Timber Pointe Trail area to choose between connecting new builds to the county sewer or setting up their own septic tank. Currently, these properties are required to connect to the sewer, which is significantly more expensive than septic.

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Mantua-Shalersville water main is done, but there’s a lot of work before they can turn it on

The county has completed a water main on state Route 44 between Mantua and Shalersville, but what’s underground is only part of the story.

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County roundup: Garrettsville holds fundraiser for Summerfest, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

The second annual members-only “progressive dinner” for the Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20.

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Mantua cop sues sheriff’s office after deputies took her child and shared pictures of her

Village of Mantua Police Officer Miranda Brothers is suing Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski and the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, alleging malicious prosecution, violation of her constitutional right “to parent her child,” removing her child and prosecuting her without probable cause.

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Vivid Vibes Boutique opens second location in Mantua with goal of helping customers feel confident

With many pieces straight from Beverly Hills, California, Vivid Vibes Boutique now has two locations to bring new, size-inclusive looks to the streets of Portage County.

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County roundup: Windham wins Land Bank grant, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua and Nelson

Windham Township was successful in getting a grant obtained by the Portage County Land Bank to have the structure at 9092 state Route 303 razed and the property cleaned up.

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Fatal tractor crash reminds drivers to be cautious on back roads

Back roads, country roads and highways all pose a risk for crashes, especially for farm vehicles unable to reach the same high speed as a car. A recent accident in Freedom Township made this lesson tragically clear.

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County roundup: Hiram Township will continue police patrols 100 hours per month, plus Garrettsville and Mantua updates

Hiram Township will continue to have 100 Village of Hiram police patrol hours per month. That was a contract that, when originally established, was 60 hours per month.

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County roundup: Hiram schedules hearing for zoning code changes plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

Hiram council is overhauling the village’s zoning code, and a public hearing about it will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Village Hall at 7108 Wakefield Rd. The key aspects that will be discussed are parts of Phase 1, including adding a mixed-use zoning code to the books and village council’s proposal of changing from a college research district to an institutional district.

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County roundup: Hiram introduces new pay-to-park app, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

A public hearing will be held regarding implementation discussions of the pay-to-park that was passed last October at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Village Hall, located at 11617 Garfield Rd. It is being implemented to cover the rising costs of having police, fire and EMS.

Portage County obituaries for March 21-23

County land bank receives millions in funding

County roundup: Streetsboro to upgrade traffic lights, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna

Baker: Springtime starts in our hearts

County land bank receives millions in funding

County roundup: Streetsboro to upgrade traffic lights, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna

Kent passes new parking restriction to limit the number of vehicles outside an address

Kent Hotel will serve 75 free lunches for Kent Social Services

Kent’s Hometown Bank building granted Local Historic Property status

Streetsboro setting up possible incentives for Winking Lizard

Baker: Springtime starts in our hearts

Around Windham: It’s finally spring!

Around Edinburg: Spring cleanup is set for May 2 and 3

Portage County obituaries for March 21-23

Portage County obituaries for March 19-20

Portage County obituaries for March 17-18

Mantua

County roundup: Mantua roads are getting a facelift, plus news from Charlestown, Paris and Rootstown

County roundup: Hiram revitalization task force gets boost from students, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

Documenters: Mantua Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 6, 2025

Mantua-Shalersville water main is done, but there’s a lot of work before they can turn it on

County roundup: Garrettsville holds fundraiser for Summerfest, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

Mantua cop sues sheriff’s office after deputies took her child and shared pictures of her

Vivid Vibes Boutique opens second location in Mantua with goal of helping customers feel confident

County roundup: Windham wins Land Bank grant, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua and Nelson

Fatal tractor crash reminds drivers to be cautious on back roads

County roundup: Hiram Township will continue police patrols 100 hours per month, plus Garrettsville and Mantua updates

County roundup: Hiram schedules hearing for zoning code changes plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham

County roundup: Hiram introduces new pay-to-park app, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham