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...
Perennial Gardeners Gear Up for Annual Plant Sale
Save the date! The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland are having their annual plant sale the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is held rain or shine at the Chester Township Town Hall parking lot, 12701 Chillicothe Road. Set your alarm and arrive early! In prior years, visitors can be seen...
Clean Water is Everyone’s “Duty”
Geauga County - Throughout 2018, the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is promoting simple measures to help us “Steer Clear” of stormwater pollution and waste runoff. This week the District, along with Geauga Public Health, are urging homeowners to do their part and be SepticSmart! September 17 – 21 is nationally recognized as 2018 SepticSmart Week, showcasing...
Gearing Up For Grazing! Pasture Management Walks & Talks
Whether you own sheep, cattle, or horses, pasture management is an important part of raising farm animals. To get the most out of your pastures they need to be maintained properly. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Lake Erie College, the Geauga County Ohio State University Extension, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Geauga County...
Memorial Tree Service in Bainbridge
This year, on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ has chosen to remember our veterans who have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In a report released by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, our veterans commit an average of 20 suicides a day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious problem. Because of...
$75,000 Grant Awarded to KSU Geauga for Occupational Safety & Health Training to Protect Women in Geauga County
Workforce training—in both English and Spanish—is coming soon to small businesses in Geauga County, focusing on safety and health hazards that disproportionately affect women workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is part of the United States Department of Labor. As part of a $75,000 grant from OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, Kent State University at Geauga...
Hornsby Is New Eagle Scout
On March 6th 2018, Sebastian Hornsby, son of Michael and Monique Hornsby of Troy Township, earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award. Sebastian is a member of Troop 0099 in Newbury, Ohio. The troop is chartered by Newbury United Community Church and has regular meetings on Monday evening at 7:00-8:30 PM. For his Eagle project, Sebastian focused on...
Foundation for Geauga Parks offers conservation education scholarships
The Foundation for Geauga Parks (FGP) is pleased to announce that we will again be offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the class of 2024 who live in or attend school in Geauga County and intend to continue their education in fields of science, natural resource management or other related studies. The scholarship application is available on...
The Great Geauga County Fair Becomes A Junior Fair For 2020
Burton - The 198th Great Geauga County Fair had a much different look this year as compared to recent years. Due to the governor’s orders, because of COVID, the fair had been scaled back to a junior fair only. This reduction took some of the “greatness” out of the event. Trying to keep it as normal as possible for...
Cardinal Girls, Berkshire Boys Finish as Runners-Up at CVC Valley Division Meet
After defying expectations last season, the Cardinal Huskies girls’ cross-country team set out to prove last year was no fluke. Cardinal’s postseason quest got off to a good start when it took second place at the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division, scoring 54 points with a 4-5-11-16-18 finish last Saturday at Middlefield. “It was pretty incredible,” said Coach Jenn Fekete....
The Grinch “Steals” Christmas in Middlefield
Middlefield - The Grinch and his dog Max arrived in Middlefield yesterday with one thing on his mind to “steal Christmas”. Throughout the day, he arrived at area businesses stealing Christmas gifts purchased by the community to be donated to Santa’s Hide-A-Way Hollow. Santa’s Hide –A-Way Hollow is an organization that makes a memorable Christmas for those with seriously...
NPower Services to hold benefit “Under A Harvest Moon – An Evening of Dining, Music and Dancing”
Novelty - NPower Services, a nonprofit organization that serves adults with disabilities, is holding its first benefit dinner and concert from 6 - 10 p.m., Sat., Oct. 28, 2023 at the EOUV Hall (8636 Pekin Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072). Wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $65 per person (at Eventbrite or at NPowerServices.com) and include a sit-down...
Foundation For Geauga Parks Seeks Sponsors For 2020 Twilight Soiree
The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ signature fundraising event, Twilight Soiree, is set to take place on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Veterans Legacy Woods in Newbury Township. This event, now in its third year, has quickly become a can’t-miss party of the summer. The growing success of the event is due to business sponsors who have chosen to align their...
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...
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
Join the Geauga Park District for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky on Sunday, September 24th at 2:00 PM at the Robert McCullough Science Center in Observatory Park. This free, 45-minute program is open to all ages and is fully wheelchair/stroller accessible. During the show, a knowledgeable astronomer will guide you through the night...
Climb, Glide, and Play at Claridon Woodlands
Geauga Park District is excited to reopen its “ropes & boats” recreational offerings in the warming weeks of spring to come!Claridon Woodlands’ ropes course was a huge hit in its debut year, featuring platforms 32 feet off the ground linked by eight 23-to-32-foot-long challenge elements with fitting names like Wobbly Logs, Tarzan Stump Traverse, Ride the Wave and Wobbly...
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers 2019 Programs & Events
TO REGISTER CALL 440-834-4656 Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (at the north end of the Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Road. While walk-ins are usually welcome, we appreciate advance registration. Please call 440-834-4656 to register. Mail checks, payable to OSU Extension to: PO Box...
Library Director encourages residents to take part in a community conversation
Geauga County – How do you want your community library to serve you? That question will be discussed in conversations in Thompson and Bainbridge in July. These discussions will serve as a critical step in establishing the types of spaces that patrons can look forward to. Whether the need is for more creativity and storytime rooms or for private...
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...
Berkshire basketball scores victory against Chardon
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team is no longer under the thumb of their Geauga County rivals the Chardon Hilltoppers. Berkshire dictated the pace and defeated the Hilltoppers 68-52 last Saturday evening in Burton. “These guys come to practice every day and practice hard,” said Coach Joe Montanero. “That is all you can ask for and you can see us...
Berkshire Local School District plans to build new softball and baseball fields
The Berkshire Local School District is in the final stages of completing it transition to the Kent State University Geauga Campus. The Kent State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the BSLD’s plans to build new baseball and softball fields on the campus on Sep. 20. “It really completes our project and brings us full circle, having all of our...
Berkshire girls basketball shoots it from deep for Lady Badgers Charity Challenge
According to Char Kuchta, one of the things her late son, Kyle, loved most was playing basketball. After he passed away in 2017, Kuchta stayed connected with the Berkshire Badgers basketball programs and the Badger girls are now hosting a three-point fundraiser this season to donate funds to the Kyle Strong Foundation and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Geauga County,...
“Think Summer” with Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District Educator Workshops
This summer the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts are offering two unique and affordable workshops for teachers! Welcoming educators of all grades and disciplines, these workshops provide valuable training along with graduate credits through Ashland University. Join us and learn new ways to meet content standards through engaging lessons, outdoor experiences, and real-world...
Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come – Application Deadline Approaching!
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 fourth consecutive year, the Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, with assistance from Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, is a Certified...
Berkshire High School offers sports officiating class
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has suffered from a shortage of game officials for many years. Berkshire High School decided one way to solve that problem was to become the first school in Geauga County to offer a sports officiating class which started this fall. “We are not holding any of the students to decide to go on to...
Home Delivered Holiday Meals for Geauga County Seniors
The Geauga County Department on Aging and local Thanksgiving Sponsors, Cherished Companions, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Mapleview Country Villa and the Chardon VFW will offer a FREE traditional holiday meal to any Geauga County Seniors, age sixty (60) and older, who will be home and alone on Thanksgiving Day, November 23. There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal...
From the Dust Bowl to Diamonds… Geauga SWCD Celebrates 75 Years of Conservation at their Annual Meeting!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) celebrated its 75th year at the Annual Dinner Meeting held on Thursday, October 10th at the Claridon Woodlands Lodge. With approximately 63 people in attendance, the Annual Meeting began with the election of two members to the Geauga SWCD five-member Board of Supervisors. Tracy Engle of Auburn Township, Jeffrey Huntsberger of...
We’re All Invited
JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Book Review...
PuroClean Offers Book Scholarship
“We wanted to be able to help students in Geauga County,” said Cathy Peters, owner of PuroClean of the Western Reserve with husband Phil. The Peters’ recently started a book scholarship for students attending Kent State University Geauga in Burton and Twinsburg Academic Center. “We want to assist in connecting students to our local businesses,” said Cathy, “I also...
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...
