ABBA dancers bring to life the true story of Christmas across time
by Chris Studor Let your mind wander back to a time when horses still pulled sleighs with tinkling bells and Christmastime is fast approaching. Now, imagine a young girl whose heart is aching as she searches for something missing but is unable to grasp it. This is the theme of “The Christmas Experience: Hope is […]
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Hinckley welcomes new trustee
by Laura Bednar The Hinckley Township Board of Trustees will see a new face after incumbent Melissa Augustine lost to newcomer Cyntia Engleman 1,641 votes to 1,920 votes according to Medina County Board of Elections unofficial results. Martha Catherwood was unopposed, earning the position of Hinckley Township Fiscal Officer for another four-year term with 2,774 […]
Wildlife has found new homes during Hinckley Lake dam rehabilitation
by Chris Studor Where has all the wildlife gone? This was one of several questions posed to representatives of the Cleveland Metroparks Oct. 18 as they addressed concerns regarding wildlife in conjunction with the $10-million dam rehabilitation project at Hinckley Lake. Park representatives, including Sean McDermott, project engineer and chief planning and design officer; Erik […]
ODOT proposes new interchange at I-271 and I-71
by Melissa Martin Oct. 17 township trustees meeting State and Medina County officials are exploring the possibility of constructing a new interchange that would allow motorists to access Interstate 271 north from the southbound lanes of Interstate 71 without having to exit the highway onto state Route 3. Currently, Trustee Jack Swedyk explained, motorists are […]
Trustees reluctant to keep fighting Drug Mart annexation
by Melissa Martin Nov. 7 township trustees meeting Hinckley Township trustees indicated they are reluctant to appeal the annexation of 5 acres at the southeast corner of state Route 303 and W. 130th Street from the township to Brunswick after the Medina County Court of Common Pleas dismissed the case. Medina County commissioners approved annexation […]
Highland’s enrollment remains steady
by Chris Studor Oct. 16 school board meeting Enrollment in the Highland Local School District has remained steady with total student enrollment for the 2023-24 school year at 3,459, Superintendent Catherine Aukerman said during the Oct. 16 board of education meeting. “There have been no trends either way,” she said. Enrollment is as follows: Sharon […]
Buzz Ink celebrates grand opening at Binky Commons
by Chris Studor For those wanting to express themselves through body art, newly opened Buzz Ink offers tattoos to suit individual needs. Owner Eddie Findura has opened his new shop, Buzz Ink, located on the lower floor of the Binkey Commons Building (the side facing state Route 303) in downtown Hinckley. Working alongside him is […]
Granger Wetlands Wildlife Sanctuary now open
Granger Wetlands Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 4023 Beachler Rd. in Granger Township, is the 22nd Medina County Park District site to open. As a mitigation project, Stream + Wetlands Foundation purchased the land in 2006 and restored the area, building a forested wetland. In 2019, Stream + Wetlands Foundation donated its 150 acres to the […]
Women’s Club tries products from Nicaragua
by Chris Studor Always on the lookout for speakers sharing new ideas, members of the Hinckley Women’s Club recently brought in a medicinal plant expert who grows his products in the lush volcanic soils of Nicaragua. Frank Estrada, owner of Simply Uncut, spent nearly an hour going over alternative health treatments for issues involving dry […]
Hinckley Women’s Club
The Hinckley Women’s Club will host its annual Christmas party at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Hinckley Town Hall. There will be a pot luck dinner. Members with last names A-L are asked to bring appetizers and those with last names M-Z are asked to bring desserts. There will be a New England-style […]
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Estate Planning and Elder Law: Do I Need a Trust?
By Ann E. Salek, Attorney at LawCritchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. In my Estate Planning and Elder Law practice, I am often asked, “Do I need a trust?” Many people hear about their friends or family who have a trust and they think they need one in their estate plans, too. Therefore, I have established […]
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Protect Your Family with CO Detectors
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Carbon Monoxide. Unfortunately, each year it seems these words are used to describe the cause of death for a local family. Not only do 400 people die each year as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, another 20,000 visit the emergency room and over 4,000 are hospitalized. What bothers […]
Open Arms Adoptions hosts informational open house
Open Arms Adoptions is hosting an informational open house at Northside Marketplace, 21 Furnace St., in Akron, on National Adoption Day, Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This gathering offers attendees the chance to interact with the Open Arms Adoptions staff, gain in-depth insights into adoption programs, pose questions and enjoy light refreshments while […]
Exchange Club awarded $25K grant to update cabin
by Chris Studor The cabin managed by the Brooklyn Exchange Club of Hinckley is often referred to as Hinckley Township’s “best-kept secret.” However, the cabin is no secret to families, community groups and safety organizations that have used it and know it’s a great place to host an event. Plans are now underway to make […]
Touch-a-Truck offers fun experiences for kids, families
by Chris Studor Big, bad trucks, every little kid’s truck-loving dream, was brought to life on Oct. 1 at the Hinckley Fire Department’s annual Touch-A-Truck event. Featured vehicles included a monster truck, FBI evidence collection truck, trash trucks, several different fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles. In addition, visitors enjoyed a number of other fun […]
Trustees voice their opposition to local interchange
by Melissa Martin Oct. 3 township trustees meeting Trustees passed a resolution Oct. 3 opposing the proposed Interstate 71 interchange at Boston Road. Trustee Melissa Augustine said several local and state officials joined together to appeal the interchange late this summer in Columbus. Their appeal, she said, would be more powerful if Hinckley Township stands […]
School district’s transportation woes linger
by Chris Studor Sept. 21 school board meeting A shortage of school bus drivers continues to pose challenges for the Highland School District and, despite every effort being made to find new drivers, the number of drivers on the district’s payroll remains status quo. “While we were able to find a few new drivers, we […]
Letter to the Editor
Metro Park should consider dam removal To the Editor: I attended the Draining of Hinckley Lake program at Highland Library on Oct 18. I submitted a written question in advance as requested by the presenters. My question was not selected as a topic for discussion during the meeting, so I will ask it here. I am 70-years-old and remember […]
Letter to the Editor
There is a need for change In the last few months, we have been exposed to a lot of misinformation regarding the two trustee candidates. Cyntia Engleman is the newcomer. She’s active in Township government, a retired attorney and worked for 30 years in Information Technology management. She brings experience and knowledge to the board […]
Revisiting Hinckley’s past
Submitted by the Hinckley Historical Society When we think of Hinckley Township, many thoughts come to mind. Perhaps it’s the rural setting, the rolling hills, ledges, creeks and woods that come to mind. Maybe it’s Hinckley Lake and the Hinckley Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. All of these attributes create the beauty we enjoy every […]
November Plants of the Month: spring bulbs
As we put our gardens to bed for winter, we should also be preparing for the arrival of spring by planting spring blooming bulbs. When bees awaken from winter hibernation they are literally starving and need protein rich nectar from spring flowers. Below are examples of early spring blooming bulbs that serve as pollinators. Eranthis […]
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Covering your air conditioner? Don’t sweat it
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating A common question asked this time of year is, “Should I cover my air conditioner for the winter?” Well the answer is yes, if it is covered properly. Many times, I see air conditioners covered in such a way that it actually does more harm than good. You should […]
Z’s Cream and Bean owners donate business to Medina Creative Housing
By Chris Studor With a snip of the scissors, Hinckley’s Z’s Cream and Bean has officially become the newest business to be operated by Medina Creative Housing. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held the afternoon of Aug. 16 with both future employees and a list of local dignitaries expressing their overwhelming appreciation to Larry and Mary […]
Hinckley Oaks grand opening showcases senior living
The Village at Hinckley Oaks held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on August 24. Guests could view a model home and enjoy a spread of appetizers, pastries and beverages. Local officials attended the event along with members of the community. The developer is Pride One Construction; architect is MPG; management company is LMS Management. […]
Halloween, Fall Fest planned for Oct. 28
The Hinckley Chamber of Commerce will host the township’s annual Halloween and Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Hinckley. The free event, which features costumes, candy and community, will take place rain or shine, starting at the old fire station bays at Town Hall and continuing north on both sides […]
Pack 3250 to host flag retirement ceremony
Cub Scout Pack 3520 will host a community flag-retirement ceremony at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Brongers Park in Hinckley. The public is invited to celebrate the nation’s flag and ensure that those flags that are no longer able to be flown because they are frayed, torn or dirty are respectfully and properly […]
Fire department to purchase new fire safety house
by Melissa Martin Sept. 5 township trustees meeting Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of a new fire safety house from Inflatable Images in Brunswick for $6,200. The inflatable house will replace the original fire safety house the township purchased in conjunction with Granger and Sharon Townships more than two decades ago and is now in […]
Over 200 unidentified stops worsens Highland driver shortage
by Chris Studor Aug. 28 board of education meeting An already difficult situation was made worse when approximately 200 parents in the Highland School district failed to report to the district’s transportation department that their child would need bus transportation on the first day of school. Parents were notified through email blasts and phone calls […]
Highland earns five-star rating on report card
The Highland Local School District earned an overall rating of five stars, the highest rating a school district can receive on the 2023 Ohio School Report Card released by the Ohio Department of Education Sept. 14. The report cards analyze performance in six areas: Achievement, Progress, Early Literacy, Gap Closing, Graduation and College, Career, Workforce […]