The Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run
Burton - On Sunday, September 4, 2022, runners will gather at The 200th Great Geauga County Fair to run in the 4th annual Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run. Running a picturesque route through Ohio’s oldest continuous county fair and scenic Burton Village, these runners will be helping support the yearly operations of multiple 4-H clubs...
The Old Road… The Tractor Show Goes On
The Geauga County Historical Society Century Village Museum announces the Back In Time Power Show from July 29-31 from 8 AM to 5 PM each day. Step back in time as we showcase tractor and historical equipment of all kinds in a beautiful period setting. There will be a daily parade of equipment, flea market, barrel train, live demonstrations,...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Hits A Grand Slam With This Year’s Maple Splash Raffle Festival
On Saturday, July 2, the Burton Middlefield Rotary held the 2nd Annual Maple Splash Raffle Festival at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village in Burton Ohio. The event featured the Grand Drawing for the beautiful bright red Ford Mustang fastback provided by Pat Preston Super Store and dozens of other fantastic prizes. The well-known “Legacy” band provided great music...
“The Spectacular World of Dahlias”
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers present Sharon Swaney, noted dahlia authority* who will present “The Spectacular World of Dahlias” on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Sharon Swaney has been growing dahlias most of her life and will share what she has learned. Discover the many jaw-dropping forms and diversity of dahlias. Learn how to grow, store and show...
All About Beekeeping
Are you interested in learning what it’s like to be a Beekeeper? Join Master Gardener Volunteer and Beekeeper of 10 years, Susan Dunlap, for a presentation consisting of some basic bee biology, the responsibilities and challenges of being a beekeeper and the necessity of bees in the environment.Susan’s presentation, to be held on Saturday, July 23, 9:00 - 11:00...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary presents $4,000 check to the Geauga County Historical Society
Burton - On Wednesday, June 8, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) presented a check for $4,000 to the Geauga County Historical Society to support their “Raise the Roof” project which replaces the roofs on the buildings at the Century Village grounds. Century Village and the Society have long been recipients of support from BMR with repair work to the...
Burton Public Library June Events
Join us at the Burton Public Library in June for these great events. The library is located at 14588 West Park Street, Burton. Call 440-834-4466 for program registration. Kids: • Storytime with Miss Amy! - Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, and dance! Ages 2 -6. Tuesday: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration. • Summer Reading Kick-Off...
Burton Public Library Hosts 20th Edible Books Contest
Burton - The Burton Public Library hosted its 20th Edible Books Contest on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. This annual Spring event is cherished by the community and encourages participants to create an edible treat based on a book. The festival is open to people of all ages and is a fun family activity. Some of the culinary creations this...
Kent State Geauga Fends Off Students’ Food Insecurity with Geauga Hunger Task Force Grant
Burton - When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They don’t realize that food insecurity is a very real problem here in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, Kent State University at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task...
First Winners of Burton-Middlefield Rotary’s “Maple Splash Raffle” Announced
Geauga County - Congratulations, Marlene Dembinski from Parkman! Marlene was the first early-bird winner of $1000 in the Maple Splash Raffle. Her ticket was drawn during the Jan. 26 regular Burton Middlefield Rotary meeting and recorded live on Facebook. Pastor Nathan Long of the Faith Rescue Mission pulled the winning ticket. Marlene’s ticket is placed back in for all...
New Year Resolution: Plan to Plant Trees with Geauga SWCD’s Spring Tree Sale!
Start off the new year by making a sound investment for your future... plant a tree! There are countless ways trees positively affect us, our homes, and our communities. Whether replacing a tree lost to pest or storm damage or adding new species for beauty and diversity, the simple act of planting trees reduces stormwater runoff while improving water...
John Granny Memorial Patio Dedication
Geauga County – Join Kent State University Geauga Campus as it dedicates the newly installed John Granny Memorial Patio on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place outdoors, near the patio, at the Geauga Campus in Burton. John Granny was the Director of Business Affairs and Operations and worked enthusiastically for Kent State...
The Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run
Burton - On Sunday, September 5, 2021, runners will gather at The 199th Great Geauga County Fair to run in the 3rd annual Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run. Running a picturesque route through Ohio’s oldest continuous county fair and scenic Burton Village, these runners will be helping support multiple 4-H clubs in the county: Geauga...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Maple Splash Raffle winners!
It was a perfect afternoon; the weather couldn’t have been better. On July 3 in Burton’s Century Village, the Burton Middlefield Rotary (BMR) held the first annual Maple Splash Raffle Festival. The festival provided venue for more than 20 local non-profits to raise awareness and funds. This event culminated a year of selling tickets for $20 each throughout the...
Growing Common Ground Discussion
Geauga County – Kent State University Geauga Campus, Geauga Growth Partnership, Geauga County Public Library, and Leadership Geauga are partnering for the second year in a row for the Cleveland Foundation Common Ground Discussion. Common Ground creates a forum for discussions that drive change. The theme for 2021 is “Growing Common Ground: People, Place, Shared Power.” Join us for “Supporting,...
Celebration for Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield
Burton - Every year, Rotary clubs celebrate people, projects, successes and take time to appreciate the challenges. This year on July 7, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield held their celebration at the Welshfield Inn in Troy. At this gathering, in addition to recognizing deserving recipients, the club also observed the annual change-over in leadership. Outgoing President Larry Fox passed...
Local Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America
Burton - Sew Sew Sweet 4-H Club members are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Welton Cemetery in Burton, Ohio are honored this December on National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, the ceremony, held simultaneously across the country at more than 2,100 participating locations, will be on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. The goal: to...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
Burton - Each year, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield awards three scholarships to local, well-deserving students. This year, they received more than 20 essay/applications. The winners, chosen by the club, were Gregory Wenner from Auburn Career Center, Samuel Pleva from Berkshire and Samuel Layman from Cardinal. On June 9, at the Welshfield Inn, the winning students recited the winning...
Win Win Win at Burton’s Century Village!
Burton - On July 3, the grounds at Century Village will be packed with winners. The Burton Middlefield Rotary, sponsor of the Maple Splash Raffle, will hold the final set of drawings for this fabulous fundraiser. The entire afternoon will be filled with excitement and activities. BMR is sharing this grand finale by offering opportunity to other area non-profits and...
Kent State University Geauga Memorializes Longtime Employee John Granny
Burton - Kent State University unexpectedly lost one of its most dedicated and longtime employees in July 2020. John Granny, director of Business Affairs for Kent State Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center, passed away suddenly after more than 30 years of service to the university. “John’s genuine smile and welcoming demeanor made him a beloved member of our campus...
Preston Superstore Donation Jumpstarts Kent State Geauga’s Renovation Fundraising Campaign
Burton - As Kent State Geauga embarks upon two facility improvements for the Geauga Campus in Burton, the leadership is pleased to announce an initial gift to the project from Preston Superstore and the Preston Family. The campus improvements will include constructing a new nursing lab and instructional space and a new student learning commons. Both of these projects...
Geauga County Public Library Distributing Free Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid, At-home, COVID-19 Test Kits
Through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Health, free COVID-19 test kits are available at all GCPL branches via Contact-Free service. Abbott’s BinaxNOW is an easy-to-use antigen test that detects the virus when people are most infectious. People perform the tests at home and digital health solutions provider eMed™ delivers results to the user through the NAVICA™ app...
UH Geauga Donates Hospital Beds to Kent State Geauga Nursing Lab
Geauga County - We are not to throw away those things which can benefit our neighbor. Goods are called good because they can be used for good: they are instruments for good in the hands of those who use them properly. These timeless words were spoken by Clement of Alexandria, an early philosopher around 190 A.D. The philosopher’s wisdom still...
Cardinal and Berkshire students put our society to the four-way test!
Five local high school students presented passionate presentations for the Burton Middlefield Rotary at the Berkshire School Board office and on Zoom the evening of March 10. The students were asked to choose a topic and put it to the Rotary four-way test. The test is: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build...