Brenda’s Recipe
Sometimes the simplest of recipes are the best. Growing up, I remember one of the cakes my mom made was a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. I found a recipe, made the cake and it was a...
View ArticleCougars Beat Lions in Finale
Lake Catholic jumped out to a big lead and rolled to a 54-45 North Coast League conference victory over host Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. In the regular season finale for both teams, the Cougars...
View ArticleHuskies Outlast Newbury at Season’s End
The Cardinal Huskies and Newbury Black Knights came into their season-ending rivalry game on Feb. 22 in almost identical situations. Both have grown and overcome obstacles this season on the hardwoods...
View ArticleAnniversary, Senior Night Spoiled by Edgewood
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2t72cNX The game marked the 60th anniversary of The Barn, the nickname given to Chardon High School’s gymnasium. With cake in the cafeteria it was also Senior Night for the...
View Article2nd Half Squeeze Lifts Badgers in Win
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2CQ7ywK Possibly the biggest lesson Berkshire Badgers girls basketball coach Dennis Lory has learned in his 30-plus years as a coach is not to panic. That especially came to...
View ArticleToppers Take Rematch to Mentor in Win
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2osUXvf Chardon girls season ended Monday in a 50-41 loss to WRC rival North. But the Hilltoppers effort inspired head coach Cullen Harris to tweet after: “I love my...
View ArticleTexas Firm, Officers Indicted in Decatur Embezzlement
A grand jury has indicted a Texas-based IT company where former Geauga County IT Director Stephen Decatur once worked for conspiring to defraud the county of more than $1.5 million. ITERSource...
View ArticleDonation Helps Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program
After a fire almost destroyed Multi-Wing America Inc.’s Burton Township headquarters in 2011, Geauga County Sheriff’s Office deputies were there to provide security while the owners rebuilt. Then,...
View ArticleCredit Union Continues to Help Feed Geauga’s Hungry
The season of giving has ended, but the need for many Geauga County and his remains. For the last decade, Geauga Credit Union has done its part to help eradicate hunger, donating more than $13,000 to...
View ArticlePark District Chief Naturalist Receives Bainbridge Civic Club Award
The Bainbridge Civic Club has selected John Kolar as a winner of its Dennis Martin Impact Award for his commitment to sharing his love of nature among people, particularly youth. Kolar, who has been...
View ArticleFunding Available for Local Non-Profits
United Way Services of Geauga County has announced the availability of funding for local organizations. This is a new funding model based on UWSGC’s mission and vision to be the leader in improving the...
View ArticleSheriff Hildenbrand Warns Against St. Patrick’s Day Drinking & Driving
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. With a plethora of Irish immigrants — and many, many more St. Paddy’s Day well-wishers — the holiday is heavily celebrated by...
View ArticleFarm Bureau Offers Scholarships
The Geauga County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities to students pursuing a post-high school education. An applicant or their parent, or legal guardian must be a current member of the...
View ArticleBruncak Nets Six 3-Pointers
GAME PHOTOS: http://bit.ly/2G0libn The Cardinal Huskies March Madness tournament was run to remember, as the team beat Brookfield by a point before they lost to Garfield by two in overtime. In the...
View ArticlePuletti Sets School 3-Point Record
SUBMITTED Newbury’s Mario Puletti set the school’s career 3-point record when he knocked down 3-pointer No. 130 on Feb. 23 against Grand Valley. The previous record of 129 was set by Billy Felberg. “I...
View ArticleHilltoppers Provide Battle, But Fall Short at End
PHOTOS FROM FIRST EDGEWOOD: http://smu.gs/2t72cNX It was but a short few days ago that the Edgewood Warriors thumped the Chardon Hilltoppers in a regular season game in Chardon. The rematch came...
View ArticleBombers are in Winners in 1st Round
GAME PHOTOS: http://bit.ly/2FzLBYg The Kenston Bombers soundly defeated the University Preppers 73-65 on March 2. The close final score doesn’t accurately reflect how much the Bombers dominated...
View ArticleNewbury Group Demands Board Member’s Resignation
Amid loud cheers and jeers at the March 5 Newbury Schools Board of Education meeting, residents showed the further polarization of the community as several called for one board member’s resignation. At...
View ArticleLaTourette to Hold Office Hours
State Rep. Sarah LaTourette (R-Chester Township) will hold office hours at the Burton Public Library, 14588 West Park St., from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 17. LaTourette will meet with...
View ArticleGeauga Happenings
Geauga Dems Go Green March 10, 6 p.m. The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its annual St. Patrick’s dinner at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall located at 12420 Kinsman...
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