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 Weekly Villager on Aug. 28. “Our back view is...
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 had a close match against Lakeview last year on senior...
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 came out and we knew what we wanted to do,”...
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 seniors that really poured everything they had into the program...
An Honorable Journey From Vietnam To Kent State Geauga
Honor is not only an attitude; it’s an action. As it is given and received, it profoundly improves the lives of all involved. In this case, the first thread of honor relates to the military service of Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier, a fighter pilot whose plane was shot down during his 80th combat mission over North...
Craig Barstow seeks to bring stability as new Berkshire Badgers’ baseball coach
The 2025 season was a challenging year for the Berkshire Badgers’ baseball team, with longtime coach Nick Burzanko abruptly resigning in the fall of 2024. Craig Barstow will try to get the Badgers back on track, having been formally announced as the new head coach on July 7. “It is an honor,” the first-year coach said. “I went to school...
Let’s Hunt Dragons!
Can you catch a dragonfly to study its sensational body up close? Join local dragonfly and damselfly expert and Geauga Park District Naturalist Linda Gilbert at Claridon Woodlands for two hours you won’t soon forget on Sunday, August 3, during her Dragon Hunting Hike starting at 1:30 PM! Together you’ll explore the park's wetland habitats, discover what dragonflies inhabit the area,...
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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,...
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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,...
Former Cardinal Coach Russ Buckley takes over Berkshire Boys’ Soccer
Russ Buckley spent four years coaching the Cardinal Huskies boys’ soccer team in the Battle of Kinsman Road. He will now see what it is like on the other side, having been formally approved by the Berkshire Board of Education to become the Berkshire boys’ soccer coach. “The one thing I like about Berkshire is it is community-based,” Buckley said....
Blue Spruce Mercantile plants roots in Burton
Burton resident Ed Malovec had toyed with the idea of opening his own store for several years. He made that dream a reality as his artisan vendor store, Blue Spruce Mercantile, has flourished for two months since opening its doors at 14258 North Cheshire Street on April 1. “The goal is to have something for everyone but you just work...
REGIONAL RUNNERS-UP: Badger boys’ volleyball postseason march ends in sweep by Knights
All season long the Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team has frustrated their opponents with their scrappy play. The shoe was on the other foot on Saturday afternoon as the Badgers fell to Nordonia in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Region 7 championship by a 25-14, 25-18, 25-17 sweep at Berkshire High School. “They have such a commanding...
Berkshire boys’ volleyball advances to semifinal by sweeping Independence
For the first time in three years, there will be a new champion crowned in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Region 7 boys’ volleyball district. The Berkshire Badgers made sure of that when they dethroned two-time regional champion Independence with a 25-16, 25-19, 25-13 sweep in the regional quarterfinals last Thursday evening in Burton. “That is a...
“Threads of Valor” to be Unveiled this weekend in Burton
The Geauga County Historical Society is gearing up to kickoff a busy summer with the unveiling of a new exhibit to coincide with the annual Civil War Weekend, being held on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025. The exhibit, “Threads of Valor,” designed by curator/archivist Stefanie O’Connor, features over 100 military uniforms from Geauga County veterans. “Threads of Valor...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,”...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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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...
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...
