Over $15,000 in treasure hidden in Newton Falls, hunt aims to boost local business
According to a Facebook post from the Fieldview Acres Mercantile page on Monday, February 9, the previously announced treasure hunt will start soon for the Newton Falls and surrounding communities.
The treasure hunt began with an idea from Tom Colosimo, co-owner of the Fieldview Acres Mercantile antique shop, who wished to bring more foot traffic to Newton Falls businesses.
"We wanted to let the public feel that same exhilaration that I get when I'm looking for treasures," said Colosimo.
Colosimo shared a photo with 21 News on January 31, 2026, that depicted over $1,000 in silver coins and other items, a portion of what is included in the treasure cache.
Since that announcement, the Facebook post reveals that the total sum of treasure now equates to over $15,000, with the potential to grow for the one winner who can claim the prize.
The cache includes cash, gold and silver coins and jewelry, according to the post.
Several more photos were shared with 21 News on Tuesday, highlighting more items contained in the treasure cache.
The hunt officially begins on March 3 at noon, with clues as to where the treasure is hidden released on the Fieldview Acres Mercantile Facebook page, Instagram and TikTok, along with certain Facebook groups.
Clues will be released once every two weeks on Tuesdays at noon beginning March 3. Organizers say that any clues posted elsewhere should be not be considered as part of the hunt.
"This hunt is about more than solving clues," said Colosimo.
Colosimo continued," It's about getting people to come to Newton Falls, explore our town, support our local businesses and experience what makes this place special. Not just once, but again and again."
The hunt is free to participate in and is open to all community members in the region.
It is specified in the post that hunt does not require seekers to dig, climb, trespass, enter water, damage or move anything or enter any unsafe, restricted or private property.
Sponsors, as of Tuesday, February 10, of the hunt include:
- Sarchione Chevrolet
- Hometown Hound
- Broken Leaf Café
- Salley Young - Key Realty
- Cozy Investments LLC
- Falls Home Oil Company
- Auto Toys
- James Funeral Home
- Newton Falls Fitness Center
- Broad Street Vintage
- Clover Auctions
- Kropp Photography
- MF Dumpsters
- Torin Litsinger Construction
- Big D's Newton Grill
- Tiny Tots Preschool & Daycare
- Sub Stop
- Ronald Vincent - Coldwell Banker
- Evenbay Real Estate
- Mi Amigo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Rood Wallpaper & Paint
- A & G Market
- Riverview Inn
- Wayne and Elizabeth Miller
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