Growscape offers apprenticeship to Cardinal students
For the upcoming graduates of Cardinal High School who are looking to join the workforce immediately after graduation, they will have the chance to stay local. In partnership with Cardinal high school, Growscape, a company that specializes in producing products for the horticultural industry, is offering an eight-week apprenticeship for students interested in industrial work. “A couple of years ago...
WRABA to Host Annual Blacksmithing Conference
The Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association (WRABA) is hosting its 2025 Conference at Century Village in Burton, Ohio. The two-day event, to be held June 28-29, features live blacksmithing demonstrations, tool and item auctions, tailgate sales, and meals provided for attendees. This year’s featured demonstrator is Anna Koplik, a journeyman blacksmith known for her expertise in utensil making as well...
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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...
“Bird Sit” on May 17
For any not familiar with the term, a “bird sit” is a time for Nature lovers to stay in one spot and record all the birds seen and heard for a period of time – and what better occasion than World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 17? Meet us at the covered bridge along The Rookery’s Interurban Trail 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...
Cardinal baseball doomed by big third inning in loss against Perry
The Cardinal Huskies’ baseball team has been searching for a lot of answers this season, including where to find offense. That question remained unanswered when the Huskies were routed by Chagrin Valley Conference foe Perry 16-2 in five innings in a crossover game last Thursday in Lake County. “We struggled hitting the baseball,” said Coach Dan Wolf. “We made a...
Learn Wildflowers and Language
Annual naturalist-led wildflower walk utilizes Mandarin Chinese Get to know the surprising variety of Ohio’s native spring wildflowers while also learning some Mandarin Chinese – or bring your existing knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to learn even more about the wildflowers of Northeast Ohio! Naturalist Chris Mentrek looks forward to leading his annual Bilingual Chinese/English Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 10, from...
JOURNALING THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Learn to slow down and observe Nature through keeping a mindful log Writing, sketching and taking photographs can be relaxing, thought-provoking ways to reflect on the world around us. Why not cast that reflection on the Great Outdoors and allow it to strengthen our mindfulness and connection with Nature? Geauga Park District’s monthly Nature Journaling series provides great inspiration to do...
Berkshire football program receives $3,000 helmet grant
The Berkshire Badgers’ athletic programs continues to make major strides. The Berkshire football program recently was awarded the $3,000 Leo Murphy Field & Equipment grant by the Cleveland Browns’ Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities, which will go toward purchasing new helmets for the middle school and high school football teams. “It helps a lot,” Berkshire Athletic Director Brian Hiscox told...
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Badger boys’ volleyball stays hot, completes season sweep of Hilltoppers
Since the Ohio High School Athletic Association formally approved boys’ volleyball as a varsity sport, the Geauga County rivalry between the Berkshire Badgers and Chardon has leaned heavily in the Hilltoppers’ favor. The Badgers have now tilted the scales, by defeating Chardon 25-19, 19-25, 25-20, 25-15 to cap off a season sweep last Thursday evening in Burton. “We are not...
Cardinal softball drops extra-innings thriller to Kenston
Cardinal Huskies’ softball Coach Haley Adams acknowledged that the team’s non-conference schedule has been more difficult than usual so to challenge her team. Cardinal was bested by Geauga County rival Kenston in an extra-innings affair, losing 4-2 in nine innings last Thursday at Middlefield. “Our coaching staff talked a lot about it at the end of the game,” said the...
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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 Stream Monitoring Opportunity… Join the Geauga Stream Team!
Interested in exploring Geauga County streams and learning about their water chemistry and biology this summer? What about investigating water quality by searching for aquatic critters such as crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies which live in our local streams? Then grab your water shoes and join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Geauga Stream Team! Formerly known as...
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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...
Badger boys’ volleyball rally comes up short against Pioneers
Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball Coach Tim Percic has acknowledged that his team may not strike fear into the hearts of their opponents with their size but their confidence in themselves has made them a tough out in every match. The Badgers took Western Reserve Academy to five sets before ultimately falling 25-14, 15-25, 21-25, 25-23, 13-15 last Saturday afternoon...
Bruce L. Corey
Bruce L. Corey, 66, of Burton Twp., OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23, 1958, in Ravenna, OH, to the late James L. Corey and Margaret (nee Goodsell) Miller. He was raised by his loving mother and stepfather, Howard “Howdy” Miller....
Manure Happens! Equine Stewardship Workshop
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District announces the 2025 Equine Environmental Stewardship Workshop: Manure Happens! Manure and Facility Management on Horse Properties. Horse ownership has become an appealing and significant attribute of Geauga County’s rural landscapes, but all too often the essential management of horse manure is undervalued and overlooked. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, along with Geauga...
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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...
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...
