Crestwood Community Center is a group of active adults who live in the Crestwood Community area. They meet every Wednesday from 11-3:00 at Mantua Lodge in Buchert Park. Come join the fun! See their Facebook page for more info on their weekly schedule of activities.
Meeting Cancellations for November
Election Day Nov 2: Cemetery, Parks and Service
Veterans Day Nov 11: Safety, Planning
Food assistance & resources for SNAP recipients
Until SMAP benefits are restored, there are Portage County resources available for those eligible for SNAP benefits and those needing extra assistance with food at this time. See the County's Job & Family Services department for up-to-date information on what JFS is doing to help while the federal government shutdown continues, and benefits are potentially to be delayed. We have two local food resources in the Village, and another in the Township. See the details on the JFS Food Resources Dashboard.
One Vacant Council Seat
The Village of Mantua is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacant seat on Village Council, term expiring December 31, 2027. Applicants must have been a Village of Mantua resident for at least one year, and be registered to vote in the Village of Mantua. Applicants must not hold any other public office, have an interest in any contract with the Village or hold employment with the Village (See Ohio Revised Code 731.12).
Letters of interest can be emailed to Mayor Tammy Meyer, mailed to PO Box 775, Mantua, OH 44255, or dropped off in person at Village Hall 4650 High Street Mantua. Submission deadline is 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Mantua Village Council will consider the appointment of individuals to fill the vacancy at the next Council Meeting on November 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
East Main Facade Project Completed
With a champagne toast and lots of smiles, the East Main Street Facade Project was officially opened at ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 PM on Friday September 26. DMRC members, Mantua Shalersville Chamber of Commerce, merchants, representatives from David Joyce's office and Todd Peets from Portage County, and residents all toasted the most recent revitalization effort in Mantua Village.
The process to change takes years--DMRC President Toomas Tubalkain talked about previous groups from decades past who examined what could be done to renew the crumbling Village. All it took was Dan Tillett and his concern for the crumbling steps and DMRC for looking for grants and the cooperation of the Mantua Village Administration and the patience of the affected merchants plus the donations made by many interested people.
In case you haven't noticed, Mantua Village is looking very good these days!
2025 Brush and Leaf Pickup
Mulch which has been generated by the Village brush chipping program is available for free (Mantua Village residents only) and can be picked up at the Service garage during regular hours.
Autumn leaf bag pickup will resume November 1 and occur every Tuesday through December 10.
Police Department Openings
The Village of Mantua Police Department is seeking full-time and part-time officers and dispatchers effective immediately.
Please download and fill out an online application. Then, email to mantuapd@sbcglobal.net or mail to PO Box 775, Mantua, OH 44255, or drop off at the Mantua Village Police Department, 4650 High Street, Mantua. Positions are posted until filled.
Come join our team!
The Bookmobile is in Mantua
If you can't make it on Wednesdays, check out the Library Express near Mantua Corners (at Farmer's Bank) for your convenience too. #librariesRock
Portage County Recycling Programs
Information on the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials and Items accepted for Drop-Off Recycling.
Past Live-streamed Meetings:
Mantua's YouTube Live Stream Page.
Portage County Water Resources Emergency Alerts
Sign up form for Portage County Water Resources Emergency Alerts
Don't forget to complete the process by confirming your phone number. Thank you!
Welcome to the Mantua Village web site! We hope the site will provide easy reference to Village Officials, facilities, meeting dates and telephone numbers. We sincerely hope that you will find this information helpful in becoming more aware of the services and opportunities available in our community. As always, feel free to e-mail Fiscal Officer Maryann Fabian or Mayor Tammy Meyer.
A Little History
Mantua Village (pronounced, "MAN-a-way") is located along the Cuyahoga River (known by native inhabitants as the "Crooked River") in Portage County. From its humble beginnings in the early 1800s, with its railroad station, 13 saloons, house of "ill repute" and a shipping point for area farmers, Mantua Village was formed and quickly began to grow. A Post Office was established in 1860 and the Village was incorporated in 1898. Our town, named after a famous city in Northern Italy, has continued to grow and mature. It is a beautiful, peaceful village, filled with historic buildings and friendly people who care.
Mantua is located on Ohio State Route 44, ten miles north of Ravenna (the Portage County Seat), twenty miles northeast of Akron, and twenty-seven miles southeast of Cleveland. Today, with access to the Ohio Turnpike just two miles to the south and access to US Route 422 seven miles to the north, we believe that this area will soon be the fastest-growing and most sought-after region in Northeast Ohio. Clean air, beautiful countryside, and excellent schools, backed up by sound zoning and facilitated planned growth, make Mantua Village a most desireable place to live and work.
We invite you to investigate the potentials of this exciting corridor that runs between Cleveland and Youngstown, and be assured that you, your family and your business will not only be welcome, but helped in every way possible. Come look us over and join with us in the wonderful years to come.
