Badgers’ wrestling earns third place at sectional tournament
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team defended their home mats in style, finishing in third place with a team score of 148.0 points, crowning one sectional champion, advancing seven district qualifiers along with two district alternates last Saturday at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III Berkshire sectional in Burton. “It was great,” said Coach Dave Malkus. “Matches here and...
Berkshire girls’ basketball fueled by strong first half, downs Pymatuning Valley
Although the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team had not played in a competitive basketball game in two weeks, they rode a dominant first half to sink Pymatuning Valley 53-35 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 1 sectional championship last Saturday evening in Burton. “The girls came out strong,” noted Coach Dave Albert. “We were a little...
Take Control of Your Job Search at the Career Exploration Open House
Calling all students and job seekers! Whether you’re looking for a summer job, a new career, or a career change — take a break from your online search. Attend the Career Exploration Open House at Kent State University-Geauga Campus at 14111 Claridon Troy Road, March 3, 2026, 5-7 p.m. This open house will be a full house, thanks to the...
Berkshire boys’ basketball lets late lead slip away in loss against Geneva
After three quarters of playing stout defense, the Berkshire Badgers’ 11-point lead in the fourth quarter was quickly erased as Chagrin Valley Conference rival Geneva stormed back with a 26-point quarter, overtaking the Badgers to hand them a 61-55 loss in a league crossover game last Friday evening in Burton. “We took way more shots than them,” noted Coach Joe...
Berkshire girls’ basketball storms past Garfield G-Men in second half
The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team has stayed busy over the final days of their regular season, but finished on a high note, celebrating senior day by triumphing against Garfield 49-40 in the regular season finale last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “We know it is one possession at a time and know a lot of teams go on runs,” Badgers’...
Badgers’ wrestling nets CVC Valley Division championship
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team demonstrated not just the quality of talent but also depth at the Chagrin Valley Conference tournament last weekend at Hawken School in Chesterland, earning the CVC Valley Division title with a team score of 168.0 points, as two wrestlers won championships. “We are definitely very proud,” said Coach Dave Malkus. “There are obviously matches you...
Berkshire boys’ basketball routs Rootstown, sweeps season series
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team has found themselves in plenty of high-pressure games this season but enjoyed a welcome change of pace as they defeated Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Rootstown 69-44 to sweep the season series last Friday evening in Burton. “I always talk about practice,” said Coach Joe Montanero. “You can tell that they practice hard....
Berkshire girls’ basketball trounces Geneva, eyes the stretch run
Although winning the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division title outright is no longer in the cards for the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team, finishing the season strong is still their biggest goal as they pulled away in the second half from CVC rival Geneva 48-29 last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “It was good to comeback, we knew that we needed...
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...
Badger girls’ basketball relinquishes division lead in loss against Tigers
The race for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division banner just got tighter as the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team lost 37-32 against league rival Chagrin Falls last Friday night in Burton. “It was a missed opportunity,” noted Coach Dave Albert. “The first time we played them too, we had a missed opportunity. We had a lead late and on...
Berkshire wrestling nets fourth place at John Matteucci Tournament
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team’s season of revitalization continued trending in the right direction when they finished in fourth place by scoring 160.0 points at the John Matteucci Memorial Tournament last Saturday at Eastlake North High School. “It was great for the kids,” said Coach Dave Malkus. “Getting those matches, even if it was not a victory, a couple of...
Badger girls’ basketball locks down Red Devils in league clash
There is a new leader in the race for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division championship. The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball used stout defense to pull away from league rival Crestwood, winning 39-24 to vault into first place in the division last Friday evening in Burton. “It was a very tough, physical game,” said Coach Dave Albert. “They played very...
Berkshire wrestling finishes as runners-up at Russ Ward Memorial tournament
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team announced themselves in a big way as they finished in second place by crowning two champions to score 179.5 points at the Russ Ward Memorial Tournament last Saturday at Cardinal High School. “It was definitely on our minds as a coaching staff that we could push for a high placement but the boys, they came...
Badger boys’ basketball mounts late rally but still falls to Tigers
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team stormed back late with a dominant fourth period, but their comeback fell short losing 47-46 against Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and Geauga County rival Chagrin Falls last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “It has been a problem putting the ball in the basket,” said Coach Joe Montanero. “They fight, the effort is there. I...
Badger girls’ basketball learns hard lesson in loss against Bobcats
Although the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team is a younger squad this year, they are being put to the test with a grueling non-conference schedule. The Badgers learned about what it takes to have the make-up of a state contender when they were soundly defeated 59-33 by Norwayne last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “One of the things we wanted to...
Geauga Jeep Invasion Raises close to $20,000 for Local Veterans Programs
The 6th Annual *Geauga Jeep Invasion* rolled through Geauga County with record participation and generosity this year, raising nearly $20,000 to benefit local veterans programs. The event was organized by the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club (BMR) and chaired by Andrew Pleso, with major sponsorship from Junction Auto Family and support from numerous local partners. The Geauga Jeep Invasion was founded six...
Middlefield Resident Annie Peters crowned Burton Art Show’s 3-D Champion
Middlefield artist Annie Peters has been a frequent participant in the annual Burton Public Library Art Show. She can now say she has experienced the honor of submitting a winning piece, as her three-dimensional creation Basket for Your Thoughts won first place at the Show in October. “It was very nice,” Peters told The Weekly Villager. “I have been making...
Badgers’ football seizes momentum in second half, shut out Tigers
The Berkshire Badgers’ football team closed out the regular season with an emphatic statement, shutting out Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and Geauga County rival Chagrin Falls 34-0 with a dominant second half last Friday evening at C.S. Harris Stadium in Chagrin Falls. “It was a very tight first half,” said Coach Josh DeWeese. “The guys responded to what we...
Berkshire volleyball survives Triway’s furious rally, nets district banner
For the first time since 2018, there will be a regional playoff round for the Berkshire Badgers’ volleyball team. The Badgers secured the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 2 district banner, fending off Triway’s comeback in a five-set thriller, winning 25-17, 25-11, 18-25, 16-25, 15-7 last Thursday evening at Magnificat High School. “We were super excited to...
Berkshire volleyball edges Canfield, reaches 20th victory in season finale
The Berkshire Badgers’ volleyball soccer team ended its regular season with an exclamation point, overcoming a slow start to top Canfield 11-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-19 last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “We were obviously flat in the first set,” noted Coach Joan Prots. “It took us a little while to wake up and remember what we were as a team and...
Badgers’ cross-country capture CVC Valley Division banner
One of Coach Bryan Wadsworth’s goals for returning the Berkshire Badgers’ cross-country program to relevancy was becoming a force in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division. The Badger boys accomplished that feat when they won the CVC Valley Division title with a 2-4-7-8-9 finish to score 30 points last Saturday at Geneva High School. “It was cool to see because...
Introduction To Archery
If you’d like to reacquaint yourself with archery, or try the sport for the first time, Geauga Park District has you covered this fall, providing all the equipment and instruction you’ll need to get started. Sign up for an introductory session by registering at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under Programs & Events, filtered by program activity Archery, or by calling 440-286-9516 between 10...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. 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,...
Burton Public Library to host 42nd annual Community Art Show
Once again, the creative talents of Geauga, Lake and Portage County residents will be on full display as the Burton Public Library will host its 42nd annual Community Art show next week beginning on Tuesday and running through Saturday at 14588 West Park Street. “I would say it is a way for the community to be able to showcase their...
Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country takes third at Cardinal Invite
The Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country team showed they could run with some of the top teams in Northeast Ohio, taking third place with a 3-14-16-27-40 finish to score 100 points at the 28th annual Cardinal Invitational last Saturday morning in Middlefield. “We had three personal bests and three seasons’ bests on Saturday and looking at what they did last year...
Badger boys’ soccer stifled by Warriors, continue losing skid
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ soccer team is getting closer to solving their offensive woes but have not figured things out yet. The Badgers’ losing streak reached five as they were defeated by Chagrin Valley Conference rival Edgewood 4-1 in a crossover duel last Saturday at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “They just did not break the back line,” said...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. 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,...
Berkshire volleyball sweeps Rootstown to stay undefeated
The Berkshire Badgers’ volleyball team has wasted little time in asserting themselves this season and continued their fast start by sweeping Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Rootstown 25-16, 25-7, 25-21 last Thursday evening in Burton. “We have been looking forward to that game,” said Coach Joan Prots. “Our mantra this year is to make sure we show up in...
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Berkshire football trounces Cardinal to snap winless start
Although the Berkshire Badgers and Cardinal Huskies’ football teams are no longer Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foes, the Kinsman Road rivalry remains as strong as ever. Once again, the Badgers held the upper hand, shutting out Cardinal 48-0 to celebrate their Hall of Fame Weekend last Friday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “It was nice to...
