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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 –...
Garfield G-Men wrestling triumphs against Berkshire in dual meet
Dual meets have not been the strength of the Garfield G-Men’s wrestling team this season as they have the lacked the ability to fill every weight class. Even with a short-handed squad, the G-Men spoiled Berkshire’s senior night by edging the Badgers 32-28 Wednesday evening in Burton. “They wrestled well,” said Garfield Coach Dan Andel. “We paired up fairly well...
Badgers’ bowling captures fourth place in CVC tournament
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ bowling team dream of winning the Chagrin Valley Conference tournament will have to wait at least one more year. The Badgers took fourth place at the CVC tournament by knocking down 3467 pins last Sunday at the Jefferson Bowling Lanes in Ashtabula County. “They battled pretty tough,” said Coach Kevin Johnson. “They missed a lot of...
Huskies girls’ basketball delivers signature victory against Garfield G-Men
The Cardinal Huskies girls’ basketball team’s resurgence continues to take them to new heights. The Huskies captured a nail-biting 42-38 victory against Garfield for their third straight victory last Saturday afternoon in Middlefield. “This is a very huge win for them,” Cardinal Coach Kim Domen said. “I don’t think a lot of people predicted us to win against Garfield and...
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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...
Coffee with the birds
Have you ever been sitting in a chair with a cup of coffee or tea, enjoying the view of your bird feeder, but couldn’t quite identify a feathered visitor? Or thought, “How can I get more birds to come?” Or wished you could attend a guided birding program but don’t have the mobility to take a hike? Well, here’s a...
No Signal? No Problem!
Learn to use map and compass during “Orienteering 101” Orienteering is the fun outdoor sport of navigating a designated course through the forest using only a map and compass…but how exactly is it done, and how enjoyable is it to see The West Woods in a whole new way? Learn all about it from the Northeastern Ohio Orienteering Club during Orienteering...
Recognizing Some Winning Trees
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to discuss the great-biggest among us Since 2016, Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has sponsored Geauga County’s BIG TREE Contest. Curious about the winners over those years? Mark your calendar to join Geauga SWCD’s Gail Prunty at The West Woods Nature Center and “em-BARK” on a unique indoor adventure as she introduces you...
We’re All Invited
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...
Red Devils’ basketball overwhelms Huskies to strengthen lead in conference
Sometimes it takes a while for the offense to click when a high school basketball team plays a road game. That was not the case for the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball squad which pummeled Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division rival Cardinal 90-46 to remain undefeated last Friday night in Middlefield. “Offensively, I thought we did really well,” said Crestwood...
Berkshire girls’ basketball spurred by defensive brilliance to top Lakeside
One of the toughest things for any first-year high school basketball coach to do is to instill their defensive philosophy in their team. For the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team, defense has been their calling card and led the way as they defeated Chagrin Valley Conference rival Lakeside 46-25 in a crossover game last Saturday afternoon in Ashtabula. “We have...
Nature Fun for Seniors
Geauga Walkers & Grandparents in the Park Attention Nature-lovers of a certain age: Geauga Park District’s programming for seniors will keep you moving through the cold winter months (and give grandparents a way to celebrate when spring finally begins)! No registration is required to join fellow Geauga Walkers and explore parks by foot these Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.: January...
Attention to native plants, animals & adventures at West Woods
Three special opportunities Jan. 26 at The West Woods Nature Center The West Woods Nature Center has something for everyone on Sunday, January 26 – a program about the science of native landscaping, a program to meet the critters who live in the building, and snowshoe borrowing if weather conditions permit. From 1 to 2 p.m., join Eddie Lagucki, lead horticulturalist...
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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...
Leave a Legacy! Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come
The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) helps landowners preserve farmland by purchasing agricultural easements to keep land in agricultural use permanently. For the eighth year, the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, with support from Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), is administering the program locally. As a 2025 certified sponsor, Geauga County has been allocated $106,810....
Geauga SWCD’s Painted Rain Barrels Keep Conservation Flowing!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District wishes to thank everyone who participated in our 2024 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign. Six talented artists painted barrels that uniquely reflected Geauga County’s natural, cultural, agricultural, or historical resources. This year's artists and their masterpieces included: The Guardian painted by Julie Bell and purchased by Annie Rodewig, Field of Tulips painted...
Think Spring! Order now for Geauga SWCD’s Spring Fish Sale
Though it's snow time, the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Spring Fish Sale will be here in no time! We are currently taking orders for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, perch, and white amurs. Pond safety kits and Farm Pond Management Books are also available. To place an order, please visit our...
Red Devils basketball leans on defense to survive upset bid by Badgers
According to Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki, he knew that despite his team trailing by 15 points at the halfway mark of the second quarter, all they needed was a spark to turn things around. The Red Devils caught fire to storm back and upstage Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Berkshire 44-39 to remain undefeated...
We’re All Invited
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...
