Good morning, Geauga County. The sweet legacy of maple syrup runs generations deep in our community, as evidenced by Curt Johnson's induction into the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame—nearly 65 years after his father presented syrup to JFK. With a record-breaking 150 attendees and 139 contest entries, this year's celebration highlights how deeply our maple tradition is rooted in local identity, culminating in the upcoming festival where visitors can taste what judges called "near perfect" syrup despite this season's rollercoaster weather.
While some residents honor tradition, others are creating new community connections. Chardon Middle School's Builders Club recently delivered 330 paper towel rolls to Rescue Village, demonstrating youth commitment to animal welfare. Nature lovers can join the April 27 tobacco litter cleanup at The West Woods, combining environmental stewardship with social connection. And for families with Scouts, the park district's special badge-earning days offer perfect opportunities to embrace the outdoors while building skills that last a lifetime.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🌳 Geauga parks need volunteers to clean up tobacco litter. A community clean-up event on April 27 will bring together Geauga Park District, Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers, and University Hospitals to remove tobacco products from local parks. Participants will meet at The West Woods for an introduction before heading to different parks, then reunite for a wrap-up and food. The park district is also offering nature journaling sessions in May and June, plus special Scout Days where Webelos, Junior Girl Scouts, Tiger Cubs, and Brownies can earn badges through outdoor activities.
🍁 Geauga County celebrates maple syrup excellence with record-breaking hall of fame. Curt Johnson followed his father's footsteps as the 2025 inductee into the Geauga County Maple Syrup Hall of Fame, nearly 65 years after his father presented maple syrup to JFK. The annual Hall of Fame Brunch drew a record attendance of nearly 150 people, with 139 entries in various categories of the syrup contest. Paul Janoske, Jr. took home grand champion honors with what judges called "a near perfect representation" of his grade. Despite a "rollercoaster" season with unusual weather patterns, producers delivered exceptional maple products for the upcoming festival on April 24-27.
🏫 Chardon students deliver 330 paper towel rolls to animal shelter. The Chardon Middle School Builders Club recently visited Rescue Village after organizing a successful paper towel donation drive. Meanwhile, high school English teacher Holly Mihalek has been nominated for Lakeland Community College's Excellence in Teaching award for her part-time faculty work. Colleagues praise Mihalek for her engaging teaching style, high expectations, and ability to reach diverse learners. She recently created a new College Credit Plus course, Journalism 100: Intro to Mass Media, demonstrating her dedication to innovative education.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Talk about déjà vu on the diamond! The South Rebels squeezed past Chardon 5-4 in a nail-biter Western Reserve showdown, improving to 4-7 while dropping the Hilltoppers to 6-8. These rivals barely have time to catch their breath before they're back at it tomorrow in what's shaping up to be baseball's version of Groundhog Day.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Berkshire (0-8) | ||
@ Wickliffe | L 11-3 | |
Cardinal (1-8) | ||
vs Crestwood | L 11-2 | |
Chardon (6-8) | ||
@ South | L 5-4 | |
Kenston (2-10) | ||
@ Mayfield | W 5-4 | |
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (6-1) | ||
@ Fort Frye | W 5-4 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Chardon Hilltoppers outlasted Kenston 9-5 in Wednesday's league showdown, improving to 9-8 on the season while sending the Bombers back to the drawing board. The victory gives Chardon momentum heading into Friday's non-league matchup with Northview, while Kenston (7-5) hopes to bounce back against St. Joseph Academy.Cardinal Huskies put on an offensive clinic in their 24-10 rout of Kirtland, lighting up the scoreboard in Wednesday's league battle. The Huskies (6-6) found their groove at the plate, sending the Hornets (3-6) back to Kirtland with defensive adjustments to make before their Thursday clash with Beachwood.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin made quick work of Tree of Life Christian, cruising to a 17-1 victory in Wednesday's non-league contest. The Lions (3-5) showed their offensive prowess against the Trojans, who drop to 5-5 and will look to regroup before hosting Liberty Christian Academy on April 28.West Geauga Wolverines traveled to Geneva and returned home with a convincing 13-4 non-league victory on Wednesday. The Wolverines (6-9) found their offensive rhythm against the Eagles (4-7),
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Berkshire (5-4) | ||
@ Crestwood | W 17-7 | |
Cardinal (6-6) | ||
vs Kirtland | W 24-10 | |
Chardon (9-8) | ||
vs Kenston | W 9-5 | |
Kenston (7-5) | ||
@ Chardon | L 9-5 | |
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (3-5) | ||
@ Tree of Life Christian | W 17-1 | |
West Geauga (6-9) | ||
@ Geneva | W 13-4 |
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🙏 In Remembrance
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