Hinckley couple makes beekeeping their sweet pursuit
by Chris Studor Audrey and Gene Gargas are two Buckeye alums turned beekeepers. The couple met at The Ohio State University where Audrey was majoring in biology and Gene was majoring in engineering. Next came marriage, a move to Hinckley, raising three children and then, Gene took a class in beekeeping. “One day Gene came […]
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Car show revs up crowd with list of ‘dream’ cars
by Chris Studor The fourth-annual Hinckley Cars at the Cabin car shown featured a lineup of more than 100 vehicles, many of which were historical cars purchased by their owners and restored to their original glory. They were joined in the Aug. 4 competition by a handful of other modern, fast and furious vehicles spread […]
Trustees Corner by Trustees Monique Ascherl, Cyntia Engleman & Jack Swedyk
Fall is in the air and it’s time for football season and pumpkin spice lattes once again! We packed a lot of fun into the summer months in Hinckley with two outdoor movie nights and two parades with a picnic. It’s definitely a good time to be part of our small town. We have a […]
Natural gas pipeline project to wrap up this fall – Landscaping, fencing around stations still to be installed
by Melissa Martin Aug. 6 township trustees meeting Traffic delays over the past year along West 130th Street in Hinckley are officially a thing of the past, a representative from Columbia Gas informed township trustees earlier in August. Ben Cutler, public affairs manager for Columbia Gas, said that all the new natural gas pipelines have […]
Grossenbaugh resigns as fire chief
by Melissa Martin Aug. 20 township trustees meeting Fire Chief Jestin Grossenbaugh announced that he will retire from the department, effective Sept. 2. Grossenbaugh, who has served as chief of the department since 2018, did not elaborate as to why he is stepping down other than “to pursue new endeavors.” He said he would be […]
Class of 2020 takes top honors in Hornet Dash
by Chris Studor Taking the top honors in this year’s Highland Foundation Hornet Dash was the graduating class of 2020, which was also the most represented year to participate in the event, said Theresa Wright, director of the Highland Foundation. Wright said she was pleased to announce that more than 300 runners participated in the […]
Communications director earns Mark of Excellence
by Chris Studor Kelli Crawford-Smith, director of communications for the Highland Local School District, was recognized for outstanding work by the school board May 20. At the Ohio Public Relations Association’s conference this spring, Smith was awarded the Mark of Excellence award for a photo she took of one of the district’s international […]
Former resident encourages gift of life for wedding registry
by Emily Canning-Dean When former Hinckley resident Tania Markarian-Skowronski recently got married, she chose not to register at traditional stores, such as Target or Kohl’s, but decided instead that what she wanted were gifts with a deeper meaning. Markarian-Skowronski and her husband, Dan, asked that instead of gifting them traditional household goods, their wedding guests […]
Hinckley author welcomes buzzards into historical fiction piece
by Emily Canning-Dean Long before he sat down to pen his first fictional novel, Ernest Zore found inspiration while walking along Hinckley Lake. “Back in 2015 or 2016, I would walk around Hinckley Lake pretty much every day,” said Zore, who has lived in the township for 20 years. “And when you are out walking […]
Highland establishes girls wrestling program
by Dan Holland With the Ohio High School Athletic Association sanctioning girls wrestling as a varsity sport beginning in the 2022-23 school year, a number of Ohio high schools are now adding it to their list of athletic offerings. It has become the nation’s fastest-growing high school sport, according to new Highland High School girls’ […]
Highland grad achieves athletic goals in new sport
by Dan Holland For Grant Klapwijk, a Hinckley resident and 2019 graduate of Highland High School, who had dreams of becoming a professional soccer player throughout his youth, winning a national championship and competing at a professional level in spikeball – also known as roundnet – provided an alternate path for his athletic goals. Klapwijk […]
Hometown ballplayer returns to face Cleveland Guardians
by Dan Holland Seattle Mariners’ outfielder Luke Raley, a 2013 Highland High School graduate, returned to Cleveland this summer to face the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series at Progressive Field as scores of family members and friends came out to watch him play. The 29-year-old Raley, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound left-handed slugger, belted an opposite-field […]
Chippewa Lake birding, bridle trail now open
The new Chippewa Lake Birding & Bridle Trail, which opened on Aug. 1, offers bird watchers and horseback riders the chance to explore a scenic, cool-season grassland habitat and traverse a shallow stream. Located at 7782 Ballash Rd., in Westfield Township, the 2.3-mile mowed trail is situated on a 123-acre parcel acquired by the park […]
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Do I Need To Update My Estate Plan Documents?
By Ann E. Salek, Attorney at Law Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. When did you last establish your estate plan? Do you have a “life plan” in place as well? Many people plan for their death but more people need to plan for their life as well. As you age, you may become ill or […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. We’re starting our new season with a dive into the world of genetic genealogy, which has revolutionized […]
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The Weight of Air
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Ever wonder why your basement is cooler than your main floor or why the second floor of your two story home is always warmer than your main floor? Even when your air conditioner is running properly, I’m sure you’ve noticed rooms get warmer the higher you go in your […]
Hinckley farm market offers a bounty of summer veggies and more
by Chris Studor Homegrown green beans that snap with freshness, juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, beets, Patty Pan squash – is your mouth watering yet? If you are yearning for homegrown vs. grocery store produce, make your way to Kaja’s Farmers Market. If not in the garden tending to her vegetables or feeding her chickens, Kaja […]
Highland back-to-school information
As summer vacation comes to an end for students, parents may want to make note of the following important dates: Middle School move-in day and school picture day, 1-7 p.m. Open houses for K-5 students and parents Class rosters and bus information will be posted in PowerSchool in mid-August. The exact date and […]
Hinckley residents enjoy first-ever Independence Day parade
by Chloe Leng Hinckley township held its inaugural Independence Day parade on July 4. At 9 a.m., the parade commenced from Hinckley town hall, with fire trucks, tractors, bikes, scooters, golf carts and four-wheelers making their way down Center Road. Many vehicles sported Fourth-of-July decorations, such as balloons and the American flag. Participants of […]
Trustees Corner by Trustees Monique Ascherl, Cyntia Engleman & Jack Swedyk
Hinckley has now entered the digital age with the board of trustees agreeing to create an official Township Facebook page. This is an additional resource residents can use to find factual information in a timely manner on township topics, issues and events. Items posted on the social media page will be linked to the township website where residents can find additional information […]
Hinckley hires full-time zoning inspector
by Melissa Martin July 2 township trustees meeting The Hinckley Township Board of Trustees hired a full-time zoning inspector to address the township’s growing pains more efficiently. The move comes a few months after trustees elected to change the position from part time to full time in response to a recent increase in zoning-related inspections […]
Funding to outfit fire department’s new tanker approved
by Melissa Martin July 16 township trustees meeting Hinckley Township trustees approved a $7,100 request made by Fire Chief Jestin Grossenbaugh to outfit the fire department’s recently acquired tanker truck. “We took two trucks and combined them into one and are replacing a 30-year-old tanker,” he said. “We are updating equipment that has been 30-plus-years-old […]
New math curriculum to be launched this school year – Most significant changes take place at middle school level
By CHRIS STUDOR June 24 school board meeting New mathematics textbooks for grades K-12 were adopted by the board of education, with the most significant changes taking place at the middle-school level, said Curriculum Director Laurie Boedicker. The adoption procedure is a year-long process which includes input from all mathematics teachers in the district. Curriculum […]
Local runner is a man on a mission
by Dan Holland For Hinckley resident Michael Conrad, running at least one marathon in all 50 states – a goal he set for himself in 2008 – was recently realized when he completed his 50th state marathon in Montana. If that’s not commendable in itself, Conrad also completed all 50 races with a finish time […]
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Debt after Death – What Every Family Member Should Know
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC You come home one day to find a letter from a credit card company. It demands an $80,000 debt incurred by your late spouse. The credit card company demands payment and threatens to take legal action against you if you don’t pay. Don’t be afraid of these bullies. […]
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Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating So far this summer we have experienced quite a few extended periods of extremely hot weather. Whenever the temperatures stay elevated, an air conditioner that is not working at its peak efficiency begins to fall behind. Sometimes this situation can be avoided by following these simple steps. Check your […]
United Way collects school supplies for Akron and Medina students
United Way of Summit & Medina is collecting items for its “Stuff the Bus” school supplies drive. Requested supplies include pencils, crayons, scissors, erasers, folders, glue sticks, rulers, notebooks, calculators and more. An estimated 39% of Summit County households and 31% of Medina County households struggle to afford Ohio’s cost of living, according to a […]
Collecting Coliseum Memories
The Richfield Coliseum opened 50 years ago with Frank Sinatra as the headliner. We’re interested in your memories of the famous arena that had only a 20-year life span. Please send your story by August 10 to news@scriptype.com, with “Coliseum” in the subject line. If you would rather “speak” your story, call 330-659-0303 and ask […]
Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza, statue opens to public
A memorial plaza paying tribute to abolitionist Sojourner Truth’s legacy opened on High Street in downtown Akron. Truth, a staunch advocate for abolition, civil rights and women’s suffrage, gave her most famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” in Akron. The speech is among the most iconic in American history. The new landmark is located near […]