State of Middlefield Village
I seem to be in a rut. It seems I start every article talking about the weather or season. It seriously looks like we just had our ceremony to honor the soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom, and now I am making Labor Day plans. One of the freedoms they fought and died protecting was our...
Cardinal senior forms bond with an unusual friend
Communicating is nothing out of the ordinary for Emma Geesling. The Cardinal senior isn’t afraid to connect with her fellow bandmates while on the football field on a Friday night. She is also willing to help instruct her younger teammates on the volleyball court where Geesling played as defensive specialist for the last four seasons. Her leadership and communication...
Ever Wanted To Learn To Fly? Find Out How Through Local EAA “Flying Start” Program
Middlefield - Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Sunday, August 28, 2022, as EAA Chapter 5 hosts a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly at the Geauga County Airport. EAA Chapter 5, a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, is dedicated to growing participation in...
Cardinal girls basketball drops close battle against Lions
The Cardinal Huskies girls’ basketball team knew there would be tough times ahead. Cardinal remained winless when it lost 41-37 against Chagrin Valley Conference rival Orange in a crossover game at the Cavs Elite Varsity Girls Action Showcase last Thursday afternoon at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland. “It was just silly mistakes,” said Coach Kim Domen. “Granted that is...
Cardinal’s Spelling Bee was a F-A-M-I-L-Y Affair
Last month, for the first time that had been recorded in Cardinal Spelling Bee history there were three sets of siblings that competed in the district competition. The Lehr family had sixth grader Alexander Lehr and eighth grader Sydney to represent their family. “Xander” finished in the fourth round with the word “sewing,” while Sydney made it into the ninth round,...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Will Host 3rd Annual Geauga County JEEP Invasion!
Geauga County – Don’t Miss it! On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield will host the third annual JEEP Invasion event benefitting the Geauga County D.A.R.E. program. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Be one of 180 Jeeps who will travel our beautiful Geauga County led by Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand. Meet at the Mayfield Road Drive In, 12091 Mayfield Road,...
Honoring Heroes: Burton-Middlefield Rotary’s 2023 Jeep Invasion Raises Over $15,000
The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) held its fourth annual Jeep Invasion on October 8, to raise funds for Veteran’s Services in Geauga County. The distribution of these funds will be administered jointly by the county Veteran’s Administration and BMR. Ten BMR members spent Saturday, Oct. 7 prepping for the event by stuffing gift baskets and goody bags and...
We’re All Invited
Community Calendar Aspire Programs Mondays & Wednesdays The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class...
Singing Stars: A Journey of Discovery
The Cardinal School District is thrilled to announce that they have not one, but two young students who have been accepted into the “Ohio Music Education Association Children’s Chorus” located in Columbus, Ohio. The Huskies will be represented by Audrey Aguillo and Ailyn Shantery who will make the trip to the Columbus Convention Center on February 1st to participate...
Bomber girls basketball fueled by big third quarter, keep Huskies winless
Although the Windham Bombers girls’ basketball team was not at full strength, they were ignited by a big third quarter and defeated Cardinal 70-41 last Thursday evening at Windham’s Marty Hill Court. “This was big because a freshman and two sophomores had to play big minutes,” said Bombers’ Coach Jim Collins. “They not only played those minutes but stepped up...
Cardinal baseball not shy of experience for new season
Cardinal Huskies’ baseball coach Dan Wolf is keeping an open mind on what to expect for this season. One thing for sure is that the Huskies will not be lacking experience as they prepare for the 2024 season. “The kids are working hard,” said the first-year coach. “It is a new adventure. We have some strong pitching and have a...
Backyard Maple Syrup Workshop and Home Kitchen Confections Workshop on Saturday, January 20
Maple Producers of NE Ohio are inviting you to attend two workshops that will take you from tree to table and beyond, not only making the syrup but turning that syrup into delicious maple treats. Come to one or both. Workshop One – Backyard Maple Syrup Maker - Are you a hobby maple producer? Whether you have 1 bucket or...
Middlefield is a wonderland of holiday happenings!
Oh no! Watch out Middlefield; rumor has it our Merry Middlefield season will be ruined by “The Grinch” on Saturday, Dec. 16! Arriving in town early in the morning, he will begin stealing gift cards and toys at each location where they have been collecting all season for area charities. (See the list below) And then … he is...
Huskies basketball doomed by slow start, lose to Wolverines
The Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s season opener did not go exactly as planned, losing 61-24 against Chagrin Valley Conference and Geauga County rival West Geauga in a crossover game last Friday night at The Wolvarena in Chester. “From start to finish West Geauga had a game plan and stuck to it and did a good job of it,” said...
The Village of Middlefield is Celebrating!
Middlefield - Village Residents and Businesses are Celebrating Middlefield! As an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the strength and health of the business and residential community in Middlefield Village, Ohio, council voted several months ago to purchase T-shirts for residents and businesses to proudly wear and show off. After picking up their t-shirts, the owners and staff at Ferroni’s Allegro...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Celebrates Completion of Their Fourth Annual Maple Splash Raffle with Successful Appreciation Dinner
Troy Township - The successful celebration of the Burton-Middlefield Rotary (BMR) club’s fourth Maple Splash Raffle took place during a banquet on the evening of Aug. 3 at the Welshfield Inn. Invited guests were representatives of many of the 33 sponsors of the raffle and 10 of the 18 Geauga County non-profits supported by raffle. Preston Super Store was...
Cardinal basketball fends off Garfield G-Men’s rally for first victory
The Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s first victory of the season did not come easily. The Huskies survived a furious rally by the Garfield G-Men in the fourth quarter to prevail 62-55 last Friday evening in Middlefield. “We were up by 17 points at the start of the fourth quarter,” said Huskies’ Coach Kyle Deckerd. “We are learning how to...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Partners with KSU Geauga Through Initiation of Endowed Scholarship
Burton - On May 10, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) kicked off their new Endowed Scholarship for Nursing with Kent State University Geauga. The $25,000 Endowment generates funds for a student pursuing a career in the nursing field and is a collaboration between the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club and KSU Geauga to increase nursing careers for local students who...
Meet Local Author Amanda Flower
For avid readers, there’s nothing more exciting than getting the chance to meet an author you love. On Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30 pm, you can meet Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author at the Middlefield Library. Flower, who has written of over thirty cozy mystery novels, is a former librarian with fifteen years of experience...
Huskies football shut out by Hornets in regular season finale
The Cardinal Huskies football team’s season ended the same way it began with a shutout loss. Cardinal was overpowered by Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division powerhouse Kirtland, losing 38-0 last Friday night at Richard A. Moss Field in Middleton. “I have spent a lot of time in the CVC as an assistant coach and I have definitely gotten my whippings...
Thomas D. VanKirk of Middlefield
Thomas D. VanKirk, 74, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born June 27, 1949, in Ravenna, to the late Robert and Mary (Christian) VanKirk. He worked at Carlisle Rubber Company for 32 years, never missed a day of work. He enjoyed working on and driving old classic Chevy’s, especially his 1969 Chevelle and...
