Badgers football unravels late in loss against Hawks
Despite trailing for most of the game, the Berkshire Badgers’ football team was still hanging around late against Chagrin Valley Conference rival Hawken. But several bad plays late doomed Berkshire, resulting in a 34-7 loss against their Geauga County rival the Hawks last Thursday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium. “We came out and battled but to be honest with...
Cardinal volleyball goes 1-1 in tri-match against Madison and Chagrin Falls
Cardinal Huskies’ volleyball Coach Michael Chaffee acknowledged that it has not been an ideal start for his team this season. Cardinal is hoping to have turned a corner after recording a 1-1 record in a tri-match by defeating Chagrin Valley Conference rival Madison 21-25, 25-23, 25-17 and being bested by CVC foe Chagrin Falls 25-19, 16-25, 21-25 last Saturday...
Burton Public Library Art Show 2024
Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2024 Burton Art Show to be held October 8-12 at the Burton Public Library, Burton, OH. ENTRY NIGHTS: Sept 26 Thurs 9-7:45pm, Sept 27 Fri 9-4:45pm, Sept 28 Sat 10-1:45pm PLACE: Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton, OH FEES: $10/item or $25 for 3 items, maximum 3 items per artist Artists (16...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Cardinal football to rely on senior leadership for final season in Chagrin Valley Conference
Cardinal Huskies’ football Coach Rich Turner learned what it was like playing with a small roster when he served as an assistant coach at Warren John F. Kennedy High School last year. He hopes to apply those lessons learned with Cardinal as it prepares for its final season in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division. “Right now it looks like...
Berkshire football returns with abundance of experience
Returning the bulk of last year’s team may seem like a great advantage, but Berkshire Badgers’ football coach Josh DeWeese said his team is not taking anything for granted as they begin to embark on a new season. “We focus on things right in front of us so nothing really changes, it is us going after the things we need...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Join the Silent Book Club
“I love about the concept of the Silent Book Club - there's no crazy stress about needing to read a certain number of chapters or prepare a discussion beforehand,” Jessica Ferroni explained. In July, she helped host Geauga County’s first Silent Book Club at Ferroni’s Café & Coffee in Middlefield. Ferroni explained how the concept works. “You just bring whatever...
Encore Creativity for Older Adults Sings in Harmony in Northeast Ohio
Older adults who love to sing will find a welcoming community of fellow singers when the Encore Chorale of Northeast Ohio launches its new season of musical joy in September 2024. The ensemble is a local chapter of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, a nonprofit organization that creates meaningful arts experiences supporting lifelong learning, wellness, and fun for all...
Cardinal Elementary School to get LED lighting upgrade
As the Cardinal School District nears the beginning of the 2024-25 year, the former middle school building is waiting for a lighting upgrade. Through a $250,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Development’s Energy Efficiency Program for Ohio Communities, the district will begin installing LED lighting throughout the building in the next few weeks. “As a district we are excited...
Cardinal football brings Rich Turner aboard as new head coach
Football coach Rich Turner is familiar with elevating an Ohio high school football program to the next level. He will attempt to do that again as the new Cardinal Huskies’ head football coach. “It is home,” Turner told The Weekly Villager on July 25. “One of the big things you miss is that schools open up and close so fast...
Hiram School Reunion Celebrates Longtime Friendships and Memories
The 31st Hiram School Reunion took place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Troy Community Center, drawing 40 classmates and their spouses. Maryan Simsa Jenkins organized the event, with Jerry Matzek reserving the venue. Maryan's daughters, Mary, Sandy, and Lisa, assisted with cooking and serving chicken, setting up tables and centerpieces, and taking class photos. Gary Spencer ensured the...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Former Windham Coach Michael Chaffee ready to howl with Huskies volleyball
Even early in his retirement, former Windham Bombers’ volleyball Coach Michael Chaffee is not content with just taking long walks or playing pickleball. He is a teacher at his core and is eager to get back to his roots, having been announced as Cardinal’s new volleyball coach in April. “It’s very exciting,” Chaffee told The Weekly Villager on July 11....
Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland Present, “A Summer to Remember”, Flower Show
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland present, “A Summer to Remember”, an NGC Small Standard Flower Show. The show will be held at the Geauga West Public Library on Friday, July 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The flower show will feature exhibits from club members showcasing their talents in...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Dave Albert brings wealth of experience as new Badger girls basketball coach
Dave Albert has had many opportunities to become a high school basketball coach in his career but has chosen to not accept just any job. He has prioritized looking for the right one and he found his perfect match when he agreed to become the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball coach. “I am very excited,” Albert told The Weekly Villager. “With...
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A night of celebration for the Burton-Middlefield Rotarians
On June 26, 18 Burton Middlefield Rotarians, 9 spouses, and approx. 20 invited guests enjoyed a fantastic evening at the “Glass Asylum” party center in Chagrin Falls. They were entertained by music from the Rockability music group who did their usual great job. Tasty Mexican food was supplied by Coyote’s Restaurant in Bainbridge along with good bar service for the...
Cardinal approved to join Northeastern Athletic Conference next year
The Cardinal Huskies will be giving it everything they have to win as many Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division championships as they can this year. As of June 13, Cardinal was unanimously approved to join the Northeastern Athletic Conference by the principals and athletic directors for the 2025-26 season, making this the final year it will compete in the...
Yoder Brothers Foundation will host fifth annual reverse raffle
Although it has been around for over 20 years, the Yoder Brothers Foundation is still creating new events to bring to Geauga County. The Foundation will host its fifth annual reverse raffle fundraiser at the E.O.U.V. event venue in Newbury on July 12 beginning at 6 p.m. “The Foundation has been in place for 27 years and we previously did...
Euclid Beach Rocket Car
Chardon, Ohio (June 23, 2024) – Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a blast from the past! The iconic Euclid Beach Rocket Car is making a pit stop at the Chardon Family Market on Saturday, June 29th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This family-friendly event promises a day of nostalgic fun and exciting activities. Take a free ride on the...
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Cardinal school district purchases new bus through School Bus Purchase Program
Although the Cardinal school district is small in enrollment, there is a lot of ground for a school bus to cover in overall area and several school buses have reached the end of their engine life in the past few years. The district continued reinforcing its bus fleet by purchasing a new bus with a $45,000 grant through the...
Longtime Badgers’ Coach Dave List concludes coaching career
Berkshire Badgers’ softball Coach Dave List said the most difficult thing at the spring award ceremony is saying goodbye to the seniors. However the only departure from the program this year was List himself, who retired after 24 years of coaching Berkshire athletics. “It is a lot harder than I thought,” List told The Weekly Villager. “Obviously I am very...
Read-A-Latte on June 20th
Have you participated in a book club, only to find that the books selected weren’t really your cup of tea? Or did you struggle to make time in your busy schedule to read the chosen book, so you’d have something ‘smart’ to say when your group met next? Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you...
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