Daniel Sherriff
Daniel is the staff community/sports reporter for The Weekly Villager. He attended the Scripps School of Journalism and had the pleasure of working as the beat writer for the Akron Rubber Ducks over several summers for an independent baseball outlet known as Indians Baseball Insider.
Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country finish as runners-up at Streetsboro
The third annual Streetsboro Rockets Invitational was a big day for several young squads. The Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country team shined by placing as the runners-up with a 5-10-14-15-36 finish, scoring 80 points last Saturday morning at Streetsboro Middle School.
“They were proud of themselves,” said Garfield Coach Matt Pfleger....
Windham Township Board of Trustees receive proposal for zoning amendment
At the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at the Windham Town Hall, the Board was presented with a proposal from Windham resident Colleen Thompson to amend the Windham Township Zoning Code to allow residents who live on parcels of 10 acres or more to have...
Viega Manufacturing Facility holds grand opening in Mantua
Viega Manufacturing, a family-owned international manufacturer that develops plumbing and HVAC solutions, officially opened the doors to its newest facility by holding a grand opening at the Turnpike Commerce Center last Thursday morning at 4400 Beck Road in Mantua.
“We are very proud that they have selected this location out...
Huskie girls’ soccer storms back to topple Tigers, net first win
For the first time since the 2020 season, the Cardinal Huskies girls’ soccer team can put their name in the win column. The Huskies rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Newton Falls 5-2 last Wednesday evening in Trumbull County.
“I think it brought up the team morale a little...
Rockets’ football soars past Rough Riders with potent rushing attack
The Battle of Diagonal Road is officially back on. The Streetsboro Rockets’ football team reignited the neighborhood rivalry against Portage County foe Kent Roosevelt with an offensive eruption, winning 42-7 last Friday evening at Roosevelt Stadium in Kent.
“It is no secret that the strength of our team is on...
Ravenna Board of Education Approves Sale of West Park Elementary
The building formerly known as West Park Elementary will soon be under new ownership, as the Ravenna Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution by a 5-0 vote to sell the building to Magnolia Realty Holdings LLC, a locally owned and licensed real estate brokerage company for $775,000 at...
Garfield G-Men football bests Warren JFK
Redemption was the name of the game for the Garfield G-Men football team. Garfield rebounded from a season-opening loss by defeating Warren John F. Kennedy 36-14 last Thursday evening at JAG Stadium.
“It was a great response from the kids,” Coach Mike Moser said. “We lost a tough game last...
Crestwood girls’ soccer routed by Kirtland in shutout loss
The Crestwood Red Devils girls’ soccer team had a lot of questions to answer entering the season. They are still searching for answers after being shut out by Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Kirtland 10-0 last Thursday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua.
“We were in their way,”...
Century Village to host Light Up the Balloon Festival
There is a new annual tradition in Burton, as the Geauga Historical Society will host its second annual Light Up the Balloon Festival at the Century Village Museum on the weekend of Sep. 12 at 4 p.m.
“The inspiration is to showcase our beautiful campus,” Volunteer Linn Walker told The...
Aaaaannnnnd we’re off !!
Told ya !
As soon as the Fourth of July is done, it’s the looonnnng slide into SCHOOL. Slide’s over now and here we are, back at it. But first…
Got my tricycle fixed. Thanks to all those who inquired and offered to attempt restoration of my mobility. The Fix-it Elf(...
Windham football stymied by Strasburg-Franklin in season opener
Windham Bombers’ football Coach Jake Eye describes each season is like a roller coaster. Right now, the Bombers’ wild ride got off to a less than ideal start when they were defeated by Strasburg-Franklin 56-8 in their season opener last Friday evening at Ed Liddle Field.
“I knew it was...
Crestwood volleyball’s slow start continues, swept by Tallmadge
It’s been a while since the Crestwood Red Devils’ volleyball team began the season with almost an entirely new roster. The Red Devils remained winless to start the season, being swept by Tallmadge 25-8, 25-16, 25-15 last Thursday evening in Summit County.
“The experience showed,” said Coach Wanda Hoffman. “I...
Garfield G-Men football falls to Edgewood in double overtime shootout
The Garfield G-Men football team will learn a lot about just what kind of team they will be this season after a season-opening defeat. The G-Men lost 51-43 against Edgewood in double overtime last Friday evening at Corlew Stadium in Ashtabula.
“It was a tough one,” said Coach Mike Moser....
Cardinal volleyball stays resilient, sweeps Garfield to remain undefeated
The Cardinal Huskies’ volleyball team has not allowed themselves to get complacent in the wake of finishing a historic season last year. The Huskies continued their undefeated start by sweeping Garfield 25-22, 26-24, 25-22 last Saturday afternoon at Middlefield.
“We talked early in the second set when we were down...
Badger girls’ soccer has focused mindset, dispatches Bulldogs
The Berkshire Badgers girls’ soccer team is using a fast start to the season to prove that last year’s success was no fluke. The Badgers continued their perfect start by rolling past Lakeview 7-2 last Saturday afternoon in Cortland.
“It has been a great start,” said Coach Ian Patterson “We...
Terriers’ football eager to begin new chapter in Presidents’ Athletic Conference
The Hiram Terriers’ football team’s time in the North Coast Athletic Conference may have ended but Coach Xavier Dupree said that the team is not dwelling on the past. The Terriers are looking toward the future as they prepare for a new challenge in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
“We are...
Ravenna junior Kaleb Angle has big musical aspirations
Ravenna High School junior Kaleb Angle has spent the last several years in the shadows, waiting to see if he truly has what it takes to make it on the big stage. After finishing as the runner-up in Ravenna’s inaugural Voice of Ravenna singing competition on Aug. 9, Angle...
Badger boys’ soccer cruises past G-Men in season-opening victory
For the last several years, any time the Berkshire Badgers boys and Garfield G-Men boys’ soccer teams met, it has been a tightly contested affair. But the Badgers left nothing to chance by winning the season-opener 15-0 against Garfield last Friday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton.
“We...
Ravenna boys’ soccer triumphs against Southeast
For the second straight season, the Keys to the Arsenal will remain in Ravenna, as the Raven boys’ soccer team bested neighborhood rival Ravenna Southeast 3-2 last Friday evening at Portage Community Bank Stadium.
“I think this speaks to the hard work that those young men put in the offseason,...
Berkshire football fueled by experience to set new milestones
Last season witnessed the Berkshire Badgers’ football team set a milestone by winning the first playoff game in school history. A year after the Badgers’ historic season, they will not rest on their laurels and use their wealth of experience to keep pushing forward for more success.
“We graduated eight...
Windham volleyball swept by Waterloo in season opener
The Windham Bombers’ volleyball team will be starting from square one at the beginning of the season. The Bombers showed flashes but succumbed to self-inflicted errors, losing their season-opener against Portage County Conference foe Waterloo 25-19, 25-21,25-18 last Saturday morning at Marty Hill Court in Windham.
“We definitely need to...
Recent Hiram grad Kyle Martini returns as new men’s volleyball coach
Although it has only been a few months since graduating from Hiram College, Kyle Martini is not finished with his alma matter just yet. The 2025 graduate has been tapped to become the new men’s volleyball coach, as formally announced by Hiram on Aug. 8.
“I think it just shows...
Crestwood football begins new chapter with smaller roster
After two consecutive seasons of playing .500 ball, the Crestwood Red Devils will have their work cut out for them this year. In the wake of graduating a big senior class, the Red Devils return with a younger and smaller roster, giving them a lot less margin for error.
“Wins...
Bombers’ football seeks growth to complement youth
Windham Bombers’ football Coach Jake Eye acknowledged that his team has its work cut out for them. The Bombers will try to adjust on the fly as they enter the season with a roster shy of varsity experience after graduating a wealth of talent.
“Every year is a new...
Windham Twp. Board of Trustees receives comprehensive planning proposal from PCRPC...
Portage County Regional Planning Committee Director Todd Peetz attended the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall to present a proposal to the Township to purchase a comprehensive development plan from the PCRPC to sustain the Township’s longevity.
“The plan can be modified as...
Garfield G-Men football returns with more experience and confidence
As young as the Garfield G-Men football team was last year, it did not prevent them from once again reigning as the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier Champions. The G-Men return a more experienced squad this year in the wake of its continued success in the MVAC...
Ravens’ football eager to keep making strides with foundation in place
Last year, the Ravenna Ravens’ football team laid the groundwork for a new era in Ravenna football with alum Coach Brian Coman in his first season at the helm. Fresh off their first playoff appearance since the 2021 season, the Ravens are ready to take the next step.
“We are...
Cardinal football ready to show fight in new conference
The Cardinal Huskies’ football roster may be small in numbers, but Coach Keith Fife said they are not lacking in spirit. The Huskies will show just what a small team can do as they begin play in the Northeastern Athletic Conference this year.
“We have 19 kids, so it is...
The 2025 Geauga SWCD Painted Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
The Geauga Soil Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to roll out the barrels of their 2025 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign! Through this annual creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled food-grade plastic barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns, and...
Rootstown grad Sam Kropp becomes first Voice of Ravenna champion
It may have been a decade since Rootstown first grade teacher Sam Kropp performed in front of a big crowd, but she has not lost her touch. The 2013 Rootstown grad was crowned the first Voice of Ravenna winner on Saturday at the West Main Street Winery.
“Other than just...
