Dear Residents,
I always start my articles with weather-related comments. Hopefully, the snow is in the rearview mirror and blue skies are ahead. Our village used four times the amount of salt this year compared to recent years. Many areas struggled to secure salt as usage increased across the board, but fortunately, our village managers had a plan in place to...
Badgers’ softball wilts against Blue Devils in extra-innings defeat
The Berkshire Badgers’ softball team battled back once to tie things late but could not mount another rally. The Badgers suffered their first loss of the season when they fell 4-1 in eight innings against Chagrin Valley Conference rival Independence 4-1 in a crossover game last Thursday evening in Burton. “We did a good job of hitting the ball and...
Celebrate Ohio Native Plant Month with Geauga SWCD’s Spring Tree Sale!
April is officially Ohio Native Plant Month and you can add more native trees and shrubs to your yard with Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Spring Tree Sale! Ohio has nearly 1,900 native plants - including trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, and grasses. Native trees and shrubs are abundant in benefits as they absorb stormwater, prevent flooding, improve soil...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Geauga & Portage SWCDs Offer Summer Educator Workshop!
For 16 years, the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts have offered the Advanced Wonders of Watersheds (WOW) workshops as valuable, affordable, and rewarding teacher trainings. This summer’s educator workshop will take an in-depth look at freshwater studies with a special focus on empowering students with knowledge & hope in our changing climate. Through outdoor investigations, field...
Keith Fife rises to head coach of Huskies’ football
Entering his 25th year of coaching football, Keith Fife acknowledged that his best chance to become a head football coach may have already passed him by. Opportunity knocked once more and Fife is finally realizing his dream of being a head coach when he was promoted from within to become the new Cardinal Huskies’ head football coach in January. “I...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Experienced Badger boys’ volleyball ready to take the next step
Since being officially recognized by the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a varsity sport two years ago, the Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team has been a steady force. The Badgers return their entire starting line-up this season and are ready to get over the hump for the upcoming season. “You don’t get into a sport because you want to...
Paul Edward Ranc
Paul Edward Ranc passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Paul was born February 27, 1948, to Lillian (Klooz) and Charles J. Ranc. Paul was a 1966 graduate of James A Garfield High School in Garrettsville. From there he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He was stationed in Bar Harbor Maine. He was a rescue...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Geauga Home and Garden Show Expands to Four Buildings Across Two Locations with More Than 120 Vendors!
The 18th Annual Geauga Home and Garden Show is back, and it’s not just bigger—it’s massive! This year’s event will span four buildings across two locations, with more than 120 vendors offering everything you need for your home, garden, and outdoor spaces. Join us on Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 29, from...
Summer Youth Aviation Camp
The members of the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 5 are proud to announce enrollment for their annual week-long day camp for middle school students (going into grades 7 through 10) who are interested in flying. The EAA Chapter 5 Summer Youth Aviation Camp will take place July 7-11 for new campers at the Geauga County Airport in Hangar 3 from...
GET YOUR HANDS (a little) DIRTY!
His Daughter Shop, located at 14982 S. State Ave., Middlefield OH, will host their annual TERRARIUM WORKSHOP on the evening of Monday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m. Join instructor, Teresa Runion, to design & create a gallon-sized mini ecosystem in a glass vessel. Instruction, glass jar, substrate, plants, landscape accents, décor and care sheet provided. $65/person. Reserve your spot today...
Joe Medlen’s second act has him leading Berkshire softball
Joe Medlen will be the first to say that he has bled red and white for his alma matter Perry since he went to school there. The longtime Pirates’ coach’s retirement from coaching high school softball lasted all of one year as he will return to the Chagrin Valley Conference as the Berkshire Badgers’ new softball coach. “It wasn’t hard,”...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Summer Campers Unite!
Day camp registration opening soon for youth entering grades 3 through 10 Attention, young people craving outdoor adventure, or in dire need of some: Geauga Park District is gearing up to host our 13th annual week-long summer day camps, and we want YOU to explore with us! (Parents: don’t delay to get your young person signed up for outdoor fun...
You’re Invited to Agape Christian Academy’s Open House on March 13
Agape Christian Academy is hosting an Open House on Thursday evening March 13 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at both of its campuses. Parents and children are invited to attend and meet our teachers, see our classrooms and gain insight as you consider the many benefits of a Christian education for your children. Learn more about our small class sizes,...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Branch Out at Camp Canopy with a Scholarship sponsored by Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to offer scholarship funding for the 2025 Camp Canopy, held Sunday, June 8th - Friday, June 13th at FFA Camp Muskingum located on the shores of Leesville Lake in Carroll County. This weeklong camp is sponsored by the Ohio Forestry Association and open to incoming high school freshmen through graduating seniors this...
Home Delivered Meal Volunteer Drivers Are Needed!
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteer Home Delivered Meal (HDM) drivers for Middlefield/Parkman route on Fridays. The Meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield. GDA is looking for area agencies, organizations, church groups and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, who are...
Crestwood soccer Coach Eric Sway departs for Kenston
According to Eric Sway, although his time as the Crestwood soccer coach lasted only three seasons, he is confident that he is leaving the program in better shape than what it was when he started. The third-year Red Devil boys’ and second-year girls’ soccer coach’s next coaching opportunity will keep him on State Route 422, having been announced as...
Red Devil girls’ basketball surges past Wolverines to repeat as sectional champion
Losing on their home court is just not something the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team considers an option. The Red Devils opened up postseason play by triumphing 71-43 against Chagrin Valley Conference rival West Geauga in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Northeast 2 Division IV sectional championship last Saturday evening at Mantua. “I think for the girls it...
Berkshire girls’ basketball propelled by fast start, ousts Salem Northwestern
Regular season records may not mean much in high school playoff basketball, but momentum is still important and the Berkshire Badger girls’ basketball team has that in spades. The Badgers rolled past Salem Northwestern 49-22 last Saturday afternoon in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 1 sectional championship in Burton. “It was good,” said Coach Dave Albert....
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Now’s the Time to Be “Well” Educated!
Nearly all Geauga County residents rely on groundwater wells for clean drinking water. During National Groundwater Awareness Week (March 9-15, 2025), join local experts for “Well Educated: A Deeper Look at Groundwater and Well Maintenance” on Tuesday, March 11, from 6-8 PM at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center (12701 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH). Geauga SWCD is also offering...
Berkshire boys’ basketball roars past Cardinal for series sweep
In a season filled with its fair share of challenges, the Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team can hang its hat on reigning supreme in the Battle of Kinsman Road. The Badgers trumped Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Cardinal 72-44 to sweep the season series last Friday evening in Middlefield. “It means a lot to the kids, the whole school...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Home Delivered Meals is in Need of Volunteers!
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Volunteer drivers for the Burton and Troy areas. The Meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield. The HDM program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of 11am-1pm, Monday through Friday to homebound seniors in the community. GDA...
Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!
While the benefits of green infrastructure are easy to see, the logistics of their design, installation, maintenance, and cost might be daunting. Join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to learn more about incorporating green infrastructure for long-term performance & resilience. “Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!” will be held on Wednesday, March 12th from 9:00 am –...
