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 […]
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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 […]
Highland ranks among top greater-Cleveland, state high schools
Highland High School has again earned high national and metro-area rankings among the 2023 Best High Schools, released by U.S. News on Aug. 29. Highland High School is now ranked sixth out of 120 high schools in the Cleveland Metro area and 29th among Ohio’s 741 high schools. It is also ranked No. 764 out of 17,680 high schools nationally, with an overall […]
Highland Foundation to host “Honor Gala”
Among its most popular events of the year, the Highland Foundation has scheduled its 19th Annual Great Gifts Dinner Auction for Saturday, Nov. 11, from 6-11 p.m., at Weymouth Country Club. Foundation Director Theresa Wright said since the dinner falls on Veterans’ Day, it seemed fitting to make the theme of the dinner, Honor Gala, […]
Meet the Candidates – Hinckley Township Trustee
Two candidates are vying for one open seat on the Hinckley Board of Trustees Nov. 7. Incumbent Melissa Augustine is seeking re-election to a second four-year term in office and is being challenged by Cyntia Engelman. The following are questions posed to the candidates by The Hinckley Record. Their answers were limited to 275 words. […]
Meet the Candidates – Hinckley Township Fiscal Officer
Hinckley Township Fiscal Officer Martha Catherwood is running unopposed on the Nov. 7 ballot. The following are questions posed to the candidate by The Hinckley Record. Her answers were limited to 255 words. These are her unedited responses. ∞ Township Fiscal Officer 1. What is the most challenging fiscal issue facing the township? Planning for […]
Hospice of the Western Reserve seeks volunteers
Hospice of the Western Reserve is seeking volunteers to assist in private residences, nursing homes, assisted living communities, three Hospice House locations and hospital settings. As a vital part of Hospice’s team, volunteers have a variety of skills, talents and abilities. Opportunities to serve are diverse: visit patients and families to provide companionship, socialization and […]
Lore lives on through local ghost stories
By Charles Cassady Ghost stories are common to cultures throughout the world – and throughout the year. In old Japan, the “rakugo,” a wandering spooky bard, would recount supernatural yarns called “obake” on warm summer evenings. A stated intent was to raise gooseflesh (“torihada”) on the listeners, as a sort of forerunner to air conditioning. […]
About Town by Jennifer Johnson
Five Lutheran Churches came together recently to pack 10,152 meals for Rise Against Hunger. Participating churches include Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Hinckley and its cluster partners, Holy Trinity of Brunswick, Zion of Valley City, Living Word of Medina and St. Matthew of Medina. Rise Against Hunger works to end hunger in communities around the […]
Local firefighter blazes path to advanced training
by Maddy Holman Hinckley and Richfield fire departments are celebrating firefighter Daisy Stiegelmeyer after she was awarded the Alex Scripp Memorial Scholarship, which allows her to attend Carolina Fire Days in Charlotte, North Carolina. The scholarship covers full conference passes, lodging and travel fees. Carolina Fire Days and Charleston Metro F.O.O.L.S. instituted the scholarship in […]
Experience the rewards of trekking through autumn
Medina County Park District’s annual self-guided hiking program, Trekking Through Autumn, is the perfect opportunity for families and individuals to get out and experience the crisp days and spectacular colors of fall. Back for its 17th year, the program offers participants the opportunity to enjoy the splendor of the season and earn awards by completing […]
Oenslager hiking trails open with extended hours
The hiking trails at Oenslager Nature Center/Alderfer-Chatfield Wildlife Sanctuary are now open for exploring on a daily basis from 6 a.m. to an hour past sunset Monday through Sunday. Over 4 miles of trails take visitors through an amazing array of landscapes, including mature forest, wetlands, meadow and prairie. The new hours will allow the […]
Hudson Garden Club accepting grant applications for 2023
Hudson Garden Club is currently accepting applications for its 2023 Grants program. Annually in the fall, the club awards grants to organizations in Northeast Ohio seeking funding for initiatives that support worthwhile projects or programs that fulfill the mission of the club. Hudson Garden Cub is dedicated to spreading the knowledge and love of gardening, […]
Richfield Senior Center weekly schedule
The Richfield Senior Center has a daily schedule for several activities. In addition, they offer frequent trips and other special events. Following are the activities that are held each week: Mondays:10 a.m. – Coffee and conversation. Bring your own topics and/or listen to the ideas of others.11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Play canasta, hand and foot, […]
Hinckley Garden Club
The Hinckley Garden Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Hinckley Town Hall for the Fall Feast potluck. Please bring the recipe for the dish you are sharing. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Linda at 440-724-8537 or email at officelaf2@gmail.com. ∞
Cuyahoga Valley National Park attracts millions
The National Park Service has reported that it estimates that 2.9 million people visited the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in 2022. Included in that report was an estimate that those visitors spent about $56 million in communities near the park. “The impact of tourism to national parks is undeniable: bringing jobs and revenue to communities […]
Church ladies cook up heavenly community meals
by Chris Studor Let’s face it. Coming up with a dinner solution every night of the week can be daunting – not only for those who lead busy lives, but for those who have difficulty managing their way in the kitchen. For those who live in Hinckley Township, however, the task just got a little […]
Hinckley Car Club draws motorheads to share their pride and joy
By Chris Studor For some, a field of dreams is a baseball field, but for others it’s a field of cars from classic to hotrods. On Aug. 6, the grassy field at the Brooklyn Exchange Cabin was a car enthusiast’s field of dreams featuring 120 cars and attracting hundreds of visitors, all courtesy of the […]
Special trustees meeting scheduled to address Kimble contract
by Chris Studor July 18 township trustees meeting Trustees announced their plans to hold a work session on Aug. 26, to continue their discussion of the Kimble waste services contract. This is the final year of the township’s five-year contract with Kimble and soon residents will receive the annual fall opt-out letter. Under the contract, […]
Township flag retirement ceremonies to resume
by Melissa Martin Aug. 1/Aug. 15 township trustees meetings The Hinckley Board of Trustees demonstrated a show of support for local Boy Scout Pack 3520 and its plans to host a township flag retirement ceremony this fall. Scoutmaster Jeff Schuster told the board Aug. 1 that the flag retirement ceremony has been a longstanding township […]
Bus driver situation “critical” for Highland
by Chris Studor July 17 school board meeting The shortage of bus drivers remains critical in the Highland Local School District as well as across the nation, Highland Superintendent Catherine Aukerman announced July 17. While the district was able to hire two new drivers this summer, two current drivers switched to the substitute driver list […]
Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 21 (Arts Council seeking additional sponsors, chocolatiers)
The Medina County Arts Council announced that its second-annual Chocolate Walk will take place on Sweetest Day, Saturday, Oct. 21. As part of the event, participants will visit businesses, also known as “chocolatiers” on and around Medina’s Public Square to collect at least 20 samples of decadent chocolates while supporting the projects of Medina County […]
Last dip in Hinckley Lake brings back memories
by Chris Studor Unloading beach towels, sand buckets, nets and a cooler from the trunk of her car, Hinckley resident Laura Johnson recalled all the summer days she has spent at Hinckley Lake. On a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon, she and a crowd of swimmers and picnickers were enjoying their last days of swimming in […]
Hinckley Gun Shop opens at Binky Commons
by Chris Studor Traffic was brisk the weekend of July 14 as customers came to view the new Hinckley Gun Shop located in the rear portion of Binky Commons, at the corner of Ridge Road and state Route 303. The following week, Buzz Ink was greeting customers interested in tattoo art. Buzz Ink is located […]