New Resident Info
Welcome to Mantua! Out beloved community has roots in our agriculture and natural resources, as well as a unique architectural history. We enjoy a vibrant downtown and a variety of community and recreational activities, to make a Mantua an ideal place to raise a family and grow your business.
In addition to the services shown at left (utilities, etc), the following FAQ should answer most of your questions. If not, feel free to give the Town Hall a call and we'll do our best to help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What internet providers service the village?
Spectrum provides internet, as well as cable TV, mobile and home phone.
What cable / satellite providers service the village?
Spectrum provides cable TV, as well as internet, mobile and home phone.
What newspapers service the village?
These local papers contain news from Mantua and other surrounding communities:
- The Villager - a free small-form paper that is distributed to local shops and residents.
- The Portager - free emailed, also a paid print version.
- Kent-Ravenna Record-Courier - print version and paid online version.
Where do we vote?
The Village is small enough that only one polling location is needed - it's at the Crestwood Central Offices, 10880 John Edward Drive, Mantua OH 44255.
See the Portage County Board of Elections for more information.
Does the village provide leaf and yard waste disposal?
Sure does! Brush Pickup is on the first and third Wednesday from May 5 (seather permitting) through mid-October; time may vary on holiday weeks. All brush is to be placed at the curb with the cut ends facing the street. Branches over 4 feet long or 4 inches in diameter will not be picked up. Brush should be free of stumps, leaves, grass clippings, briars, vines and thorns. This service is for small branches or limbs that residents have trimmed or fallen in a storm, not for removal of entire trees. Brush may be placed no more than 7 days before the pick-up date. Brush placed curbside for extended periods of time may be subject to zoning violations.
Leaf Pickup is on Tuesdays from November through mid-December. Leaves must be bagged with standard 30-gallon heavy duty brown paper bags.
Tell me about local taxes!
The Village of Mantua is a member of RITA, who handles our tax collection and administration (along with 469 other jurisdictions in 83 Ohio counties!).
Our local tax rate is 2%, with a 0.5% credit for local taxes paid to another municipality. RITA provides these and other specific details for the Village of Mantua on their website.
New to RITA? Start here to learn about RITA and how you'll need to participate.