Berkshire boys’ volleyball engineers thrilling comeback victory against Rangers
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team is already beginning to forge a new identity that demonstrates a gritty attitude, evidenced when they stormed back to defeat Northeast Ohio Volleyball Association rival Eastlake North in a 22-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-15, 15-13 reverse (?) sweep last Thursday evening at Berkshire High School. “It is what makes the game fun that is for...
Chainsaw Safety Classes
Whether cleaning up storm damage, clearing invasive species, cutting firewood, or general property upkeep and maintenance, the chainsaw remains a foundational and efficient tool for residents and landowners. However, it can also be one of the most dangerous if used without training and caution. The Woodland Wednesdays partners, along with the Maple Producers of Northeast Ohio, are offering a Chainsaw...
Reasons why Ignoring HVAC Maintenance Can Be Costly
Presented by DeBord Plumbing & Heating of Chardon, Ohio There are countless reasons why ignoring HVAC maintenance can be costly. While many homeowners balk at the thought of annually hiring a professional HVAC technician to check on the status of all of their appliances —or attempt to do the required maintenance themselves— the cost of ignoring maintenance in the long...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
Making The Grade: A Guide to Making Quality Maple Syrup
Join us for a hands-on workshop April 11th, 9:30–12:00, at the Patterson Center inside the Geauga County Fairgrounds, Gate 4 in Burton. We will dive into the details of Maple Syrup grading. Covering the official color grades—from Delicate to Very Dark—we’ll show you how to accurately test for density (Brix) and clarity. Bring a ½ pt or more of...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Geauga Home and Garden Show Showcases the Best in Local Expertise
A celebration of home, garden and local craftsmanship returns to Amish Country The Geauga Home and Garden Show returns this spring with its largest footprint yet, bringing together more than 120 vendors across three buildings and two locations in Middlefield. Now in its 19th year, the annual event will take place Friday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and...
Summer Youth Aviation Camp 2026
The members of the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 5 are proud to announce enrollment for their annual week-long day camp for middle school students (going into grades 7 through 11) who are interested in flying. The EAA Chapter 5 Summer Youth Aviation Camp will take place July 6-10 for new campers at the Geauga County Airport in Hangar 3 from...
Geauga SWCD is Hiring a District Technician
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting resumes for a Technician until March 31, 2026. Be part of a team that works toward protecting, managing, and improving natural resources by reducing erosion, enhancing water quality, and advising landowners on conservation practices and solutions. The District Technician duties generally will include but are not limited to providing...
Berkshire’s Danny Tiller lands eighth place in D-III state tournament
Berkshire Badgers’ senior Danny Tiller ended the program’s three-year drought of not fielding a state placer at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state tournament, when he compiled a 2-3 record to take eighth place last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jerome Schottenstein Center. “It means a lot to come down here and see what I can...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Get Your Hands (a little) Dirty!!
His Daughter Shop, located at 15425 W. High Street, Middlefield OH, will host their annual TERRARIUM WORKSHOP on the evening of Monday, March 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Join instructor, Teresa Runion, to design & create a gallon-sized mini ecosystem in a glass vessel. Instruction, substrate materials and your choice of plants, landscape accents, and décor provided. All participants will also...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Berkshire’s Danny Tiller wraps up D-III district title
A year after taking third in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III district tournament’s 190-pound bracket, it was full steam ahead for Berkshire Badgers’ senior 190-pounder Danny Tiller, who went 4-0 to claim the district championship the 190-pound bracket last weekend at Independence High School. “It was great to see,” noted Coach Dave Malkus. “In the finals, we...
Red Devils’ basketball plagued by slow start in season-ending loss against Tigers
The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team’s historic surge in the second half was halted when they were defeated by Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Chagrin Falls 70-51 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 2 sectional championship last Saturday afternoon at the Ralph L. Quisenberry Gymnasium. “It was a very physical game,” said Coach Andrew...
Doug Velasquez prepared to reignite Cardinal football
Doug Velasquez is no stranger to working with small-town high school football programs and is ready to once again work his magic, having been formally announced as Cardinal’s new head football coach on Feb. 15. “The football program has been struggling and I have a passion for rebuilding things and fixing some things that have been struggling and I have...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
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...
There’s No Place Like Home! Geauga & Portage SWCDs Offer Summer Educator Workshop
Attention Educators! Reward yourself with an enriching professional development experience on the shores of Lake Erie by attending the Advanced Wonders of Watersheds workshop. This comprehensive 3-day program offers valuable outdoor investigations, new resources, engaging activities, field explorations, optional graduate credit hours, and time to connect and rejuvenate! Join us Tuesday, June 23rd - Thursday, June 25th for learning...
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...
Cardinal softball turns to Kevin Johnson to take the helm
As the Cardinal Huskies’ softball team enters a pivotal season brimming with young talent and starting anew in the Northeastern Athletic Conference, they will do so with a new leader. Former Berkshire bowling and junior varsity softball Coach Kevin Johnson has been selected as the program’s newest softball coach after being formally approved by the Cardinal Board of Education...
7/17 Credit Union Announces Merger With Geauga Credit Union
Geauga Credit Union is expected to merge with 7 17 Credit Union in the spring of 2026 and has received regulatory approval from the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. It’s the largest merger in the history of 7 17 as it absorbs $108 million in assets from Geauga. The merger marks a big leap towards our larger plan and...
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...
Cardinal students make the grade at OMEA District 7 Solo & Ensemble
Cardinal High School may have been one of the smallest schools represented at the annual Ohio Music Education Association District 7 Solo & Ensemble competition at Madison High School on Jan. 17, but still achieved favorable results as five soloists and the Cardinal Saxophone Ensemble received the highest marks. “I think that everybody involved did fantastic,” Cardinal 7-12 instrumental Band...
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’...
Cardinal boys’ basketball falls flat against Grand Valley
In the Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s first season of play in the Northeastern Athletic Conference, they are finding out that there is some stiff competition. The Huskies lost their rematch against league rival Grand Valley 56-29, extending their losing streak to seven games last Friday evening in Middlefield. Over the course of Cardinal’s (5-15, 4-11) losing streak, it has...
Call For Artists: “On The Wing…Nature That Takes Flight”
Artists, families and art lovers alike — join us this year in celebrating creativity, movement, and the dynamic beauty of Nature that takes to the skies! All are invited to participate in Geauga Park District’s newest community art show, On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight, which will be on display at The West Woods Nature Center from March 28 through...
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....