A Creative Take on Birding
Geauga Park District Naturalist Trevor Wearstler invites you to experience art a little differently during his Bird ID Through Art program on Sunday, February 15. Registration is recommended (to receive updates and reminders) but not required to attend from 2 to 3 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center, which is wheelchair and stroller accessible. We know bird identification can feel...
Berkshire girls’ basketball trounces Geneva, eyes the stretch run
Although winning the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division title outright is no longer in the cards for the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team, finishing the season strong is still their biggest goal as they pulled away in the second half from CVC rival Geneva 48-29 last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “It was good to comeback, we knew that we needed...
Cardinal Board of Education approves staff use of firearms
The Cardinal School Board of Education approved a motion to allow certified staff to possess firearms on school property by a 4-1 vote at the most recent Board of Education meeting on Jan. 14. Board members were not available for comment, but Superintendent Jack Cunningham sent a district statement to The Weekly Villager. Cunningham acknowledged the significance of the Board...
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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...
Think Spring! Order now for Geauga SWCD’s Spring Fish Sale
Though it's snow time, the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Spring Fish Sale will be here in no time! We are currently taking orders for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, perch, and white amurs. Pond safety kits and Farm Pond Management Books are also available. To place an order, please visit our...
Garfield G-Men girls basketball guts out gritty win against Huskies
The Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team continue to show the grit and resiliency which has eluded them for the last several years. The G-Men stormed back in the fourth period to defeat Cardinal 38-35 last Saturday afternoon at the JAG Fieldhouse. “This is a big game for several of our players and coaches,” said Garfield Coach Aaron Gilbert. “Last year,...
Badger girls’ basketball relinquishes division lead in loss against Tigers
The race for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division banner just got tighter as the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team lost 37-32 against league rival Chagrin Falls last Friday night in Burton. “It was a missed opportunity,” noted Coach Dave Albert. “The first time we played them too, we had a missed opportunity. We had a lead late and on...
Berkshire wrestling nets fourth place at John Matteucci Tournament
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team’s season of revitalization continued trending in the right direction when they finished in fourth place by scoring 160.0 points at the John Matteucci Memorial Tournament last Saturday at Eastlake North High School. “It was great for the kids,” said Coach Dave Malkus. “Getting those matches, even if it was not a victory, a couple of...
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...
Matter of Balance Classes – 2 Classes Being Offered
Are you concerned about falling? Interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength? Falls are preventable, and this class can make a difference! Set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance, and learn how to identify and control your fear of falling. This class is free for all...
Leave a Legacy! Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come
The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) provides funding to assist landowners in preserving farmland. The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity. For the ninth year, the Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, with assistance from Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, is a Certified Local...
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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...
Harvey Louis Wensel
Harvey Louis Wensel, aged 84, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on December 28, 2025. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him – his family, his neighbors, his students, his friends, all the people who came in contact with him regularly. Harvey was born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 15, 1941. The son of Charles Lester Wensel...
Badger girls’ basketball locks down Red Devils in league clash
There is a new leader in the race for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division championship. The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball used stout defense to pull away from league rival Crestwood, winning 39-24 to vault into first place in the division last Friday evening in Burton. “It was a very tough, physical game,” said Coach Dave Albert. “They played very...
Borrow Snowshoes Free of Charge
First-come-first-served snowshoe borrowing is back at The West Woods, and it’s still FREE for Geauga County residents! For a snowshoeing adventure, you’ll first need at least four inches of “good snow” (not icy or super fluffy) on the ground – and the deeper the snow, the better. Check weather conditions for ZIP code 44072 or call 440-285-9516 to learn whether...
Berkshire wrestling finishes as runners-up at Russ Ward Memorial tournament
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team announced themselves in a big way as they finished in second place by crowning two champions to score 179.5 points at the Russ Ward Memorial Tournament last Saturday at Cardinal High School. “It was definitely on our minds as a coaching staff that we could push for a high placement but the boys, they came...
Badger boys’ basketball mounts late rally but still falls to Tigers
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team stormed back late with a dominant fourth period, but their comeback fell short losing 47-46 against Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and Geauga County rival Chagrin Falls last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “It has been a problem putting the ball in the basket,” said Coach Joe Montanero. “They fight, the effort is there. I...
Cardinal girls’ basketball shines in NAC opener, tops Pymatuning Valley
The Cardinal Huskies girls’ basketball team announced its presence in the Northeastern Athletic Conference in a big way. The Huskies controlled the game from start to finish, prevailing 45-32 against NAC Stars Division foe Pymatuning Valley last Thursday evening in Middlefield. “I think it is a total confidence booster for them going into the NAC and seeing what all the...
Hoff’s Vintage & Antique Market Returns December 5–7 with a Weekend of Treasures, Music & Holiday Cheer
Hoff’s Vintage Market is back and bigger than ever, bringing three unforgettable days of shopping, discovery, and holiday-season magic to one of the most eclectic spaces in Northeast Ohio. From December 5–7, Hoff’s will once again transform into a haven for vintage lovers, treasure hunters, décor enthusiasts, and curious explorers of all kinds. This highly anticipated market features an exceptional...
Badger girls’ basketball learns hard lesson in loss against Bobcats
Although the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team is a younger squad this year, they are being put to the test with a grueling non-conference schedule. The Badgers learned about what it takes to have the make-up of a state contender when they were soundly defeated 59-33 by Norwayne last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “One of the things we wanted to...
Geauga Jeep Invasion Raises close to $20,000 for Local Veterans Programs
The 6th Annual *Geauga Jeep Invasion* rolled through Geauga County with record participation and generosity this year, raising nearly $20,000 to benefit local veterans programs. The event was organized by the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club (BMR) and chaired by Andrew Pleso, with major sponsorship from Junction Auto Family and support from numerous local partners. The Geauga Jeep Invasion was founded six...
Geauga SWCD’s Painted Rain Barrels Keep Conservation Flowing!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) wishes to thank everyone who participated in our 2025 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign. Five talented artists painted barrels that uniquely reflected Geauga County’s natural, cultural, agricultural, or historical resources. This year's artists, masterpieces, and buyers included: Dreamcatcher painted by Julie Bell and purchased by Karen Hillman, Tender Pause at Water’s...
Middlefield Resident Annie Peters crowned Burton Art Show’s 3-D Champion
Middlefield artist Annie Peters has been a frequent participant in the annual Burton Public Library Art Show. She can now say she has experienced the honor of submitting a winning piece, as her three-dimensional creation Basket for Your Thoughts won first place at the Show in October. “It was very nice,” Peters told The Weekly Villager. “I have been making...
Home Delivered Holiday Meals for Geauga County Seniors
The Geauga County Department on Aging and local Thanksgiving Sponsors, Cherished Companions Home Care, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and the Chardon VFW will provide FREE traditional holiday meals to any Geauga County Senior, age sixty (60) and older, who will be home and alone on Thanksgiving Day, November 27! There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal delivery or...
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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...
Streetsboro football halts West Geauga in playoff opener
While regular season home field advantage had not worked in the Streetsboro Rockets’ football team’s favor this year, having home field in the playoffs was a different story. The Rockets pulled away late to defeat West Geauga 35-21 in the first round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Region 13 playoffs last Friday evening at Rockets’...
2025-26 Controlled Hunting Program to affect five parks
As you plan your visits to Geauga Park District this fall and winter, please note the following park closures due to controlled hunting. Troy Wetlands will be closed November 15 through 20; Observatory Park will be closed December 1 and 2; The West Woods will be closed December 4 and 5; Big Creek Park will be closed December 20; and...
Cardinal’s Sam Gdovichin rallies late at OHSAA D-IV cross country state meet
Cardinal senior Sam Gdovichin’s first appearance at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV cross country state championship may have been his one and only state berth but he left it all out on the course, surging late to finish in 67th place with a time of 16:56.43 last Saturday morning at Fortress Obetz. “It is amazing,” said Gdovichin....
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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,...
Badgers’ football seizes momentum in second half, shut out Tigers
The Berkshire Badgers’ football team closed out the regular season with an emphatic statement, shutting out Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and Geauga County rival Chagrin Falls 34-0 with a dominant second half last Friday evening at C.S. Harris Stadium in Chagrin Falls. “It was a very tight first half,” said Coach Josh DeWeese. “The guys responded to what we...