05/13/2026
New Traffic Pattern
This will be a safer traffic pattern for Howard Court.
Still 2 easy ways into the parking lot, either from Maple St (SR 619) or "Chocolate St" the alley next to Hartville Chocolate Factory.
Then exit going south on Howard Ct to Mill St or further south to Lincoln to return to Prospect (SR 43).
Check out this map before your next visit to:
Best Bib and Tucker
Maple Street Gallery
Gwens Peculiar Treasures Nonprofit Resale Store
Black Diamond Vintage
From the Village of Hartville 5-13-2026:
Village Council passed Ordinance 1-26.08 making Howard Court one way only traffic from E. Maple St to Lincoln St SE. Traffic is only permitted to travel south bound on this section of Howard Ct. For reference Howard Ct is the road that is by the railroad tracks on E. Maple St and runs south behind several businesses on S. Prospect Ave. It was determined that the roadway is too narrow on Howard Ct at E. Maple St and only allows for 1 vehicle to fit on to Howard Ct. This was causing a traffic hazard for traffic due to the railroad tracks and the traffic light at Maple and Prospect. The ordinance took effect immediately but will not be enforced until proper signs can be posted by the Street Department. Signs are being installed today. The Police Department will begin enforcing the one-way when all the signs are posted giving proper warning to the public of the changed traffic pattern. We realize this will cause some inconvenience to some and don’t take these changes lightly but they were done for the safety of the community and all who travel here.
