Reenactment of Great Hinckley Hunt entertains locals
By Martin McConnell The Great Hinckley Hunt of 1818 came back to life at Richfield Fellowship Hall on the evening of Aug. 11. Although most of the names of the men who took part in the hunt have been lost to time, local historian John Burke is keeping the story of the Great Hinckley Hunt […]
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Area residents send vital items to Ukraine orphans
by Chris Studor Winter coats by the hundreds, pallets of vinegar for sanitation, medical supplies, dolls, small toys and even three washing machines are among the thousands of items two Medina County women have collected and sent to the Ukraine in the months since Russia invaded. Irene Terry of Hinckley and Lynda Bowers of Medina […]
Trustees Corner
This year sure is moving right along. The kids are back to school and high school football games and the smell of pumpkin spice are near…. although I am in denial. The Hinckley Township Board of Trustees has not finalized the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Audit as there has been debate on whether the audit results […]
Impact of comprehensive plan audit, community survey in limbo
by Chris Studor This past summer, township residents were sent a community survey that noted how vital their opinions were in planning for the future of Hinckley Township. Just weeks later, trustees are now divided on two issues regarding the entire matter. The first issue is whether the community survey should be added, at a […]
Highland Welcomes New High School Administrators
The Highland Local School District has announced that it has appointed Jonathan Bailey as Highland High School’s new athletic director and assistant principal and Ryan Taylor as another high school assistant principal. Both are the result of HHS administrators Nick Ranallo and Joshua Backo accepting positions outside of the district. Taylor comes to Highland from […]
Cars at the Cabin showcases dream cars from all generations
by Chris Studor Maybe a 1966 Dodge Charger has always been your dream car, or maybe you’ve always pictured yourself behind the wheel of a Formula I race car? Whatever your ideal set of wheels may be, there’s a good chance it was among the 100-plus cars standing proud at the Hinckley Car Club’s 2nd […]
Hornets hope to improve on bittersweet 2021 season
by Martin McConnell The Highland Hornets are hungry for more. Following an 11-2 season that ended on a last-second field goal, the varsity football team will once again take the field this fall. Mike Gibbons, a 17-year veteran head coach, is in his seventh year with the Hornets and is excited for a chance to […]
The Hinckley Garden Club
The Hinckley Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, at Hinckley Town Hall, 1410 Ridge Rd. The guest speaker will be Medina County Master Gardener Heather Seiler. Her topic will be “Putting your Garden to Bed for the Winter.” New members are always welcome. For more information, call Linda at 440-724-8537 or […]
Hinckley Women’s Club
The Hinckley Women’s Club will host its Welcome Picnic to begin the new membership year on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Brooklyn Exchange Cabin, 2400 State Rd. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and the board will provide the main course and drinks. Members from A-L are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert, while […]
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If you are looking for more information or have questions about people with developmental disabilities, contact the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) at 330-725-7751 or visit www.mcbdd.org. Opinions and claims expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of ScripType Publishing. It’s common for proud parents to talk […]
Local businesses donate barn roof to Hinckley Fire Department
by Melissa Martin A local Hinckley company stepped up this summer to replace the roof on the Hinckley Fire Department’s training barn free of charge. Hinckley Fire Chief Jestin Grossenbaugh said the barn has been showing signs of wear for the past five years since shingles were blown off the roof during a storm. Though […]
Hinckley Historical Society launches new era following pandemic
by Chris Studor Every home has a story to tell and, in most respects, the modest 1846 white and black trimmed Greek Revival house located on the southeast corner of Center and Ridge roads wouldn’t appear that much different. That is, of course, until a group of visitors is spotted on the home’s front porch […]
Trustees Corner
Here we are winding down summer and I feel like it just began. It is hard to believe the kids will be back in school in three weeks. Summer vacation did not hit town hall as we have had quite a bit keeping us busy. The most exciting news is the update to the township […]
Design guidelines for town center in the works
by Melissa Martin July 7 zoning commission meeting Members of the township’s zoning commission indicated they are interested in developing architectural design guidelines for Hinckley’s town center in anticipation of future development both in the short-term and for years to come. “When I look at town center, I look at how the zoning code is […]
Project highlights efforts to create inclusion for county’s residents with disabilities
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities kicked-off its Committed to Inclusion project, which highlights the small ways in which people, businesses, and organizations can take steps to make everyday activities more inclusive for those with different abilities. The goal, organizers say, is to show how easy it is to include people with disabilities as […]
Kiko Auctioneers to auction off old Hinckley Elementary School
by Chris Studor June 27 board of education meeting The Highland Board of Education authorized school district Treasurer Neil Barns to enter into a contract with Kiko Auctioneers to handle all aspects of putting the former Hinckley Elementary School up for auction. As of June 27, the time and date of the auction had yet […]
Driver shortages continue to plague district
By Chris Studor Parents may have to prepare for their students to be on the school bus a little longer this year as the Highland School District, along with most districts across the nation, deal with a nationwide shortage of bus drivers. Supt. Catherine Aukerman said as the first day of school nears; the district […]
Grant funds purchase of digital art equipment
Access the Arts has received a $9,600 grant from 100+ Women Who Care Medina, a philanthropic giving circle that donates funding to Medina County registered 501(c)(3) organizations. The group’s mission is to reach out and help the community by organizing at least 100 or more women to contribute $100 quarterly as individuals or teams. The […]
Free reading, streaming available at libraries
Still paying for your digital downloads? Whether it’s books, audio books, music, magazines, movies or TV shows, Medina County District Library has apps that make it easy to download freely. “People who are not frequent library users may still think of us as a building that’s just full of books. They are missing out on […]
About Town
You may have caught wind by now, but in case you haven’t, Hinckley Township was represented in Major League Baseball this summer when 2013 Highland Grad Luke Raley had an 11-day stint as a Tampa Bay Ray this past June. The outfielder went 1-for-7, with one run and one RBI in two games after being […]
Grossenbaugh selected as Inspire Medina County honoree
By Chris Studor Just as he celebrates his 25th year of service to the Hinckley Township Fire Department, Fire Chief Jestin Grossenbaugh is among six individuals selected by the 2022 Signature Leadership Class of Medina County as people who inspire Medina County. Leadership Medina County is a nonprofit, educational and leadership development organization which exists […]
Ohio Turnpike invites travelers and residents to customer appreciation event
The Ohio Turnpike will host a customer appreciation event at Portage Service Plaza in Mantua from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15. The service plaza is located at milepost 197 westbound on the Ohio Turnpike in Portage County. Staff from the Ohio Turnpike and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will remind travelers […]
About Town
After completing his formation at Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Michael Joseph Costantini was ordained as a deacon for service to the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland May 7. The ordination mass for Costantini took place in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland with Bishop Edward Malesic presiding. Costantini, […]
Township pays tribute to veterans; patriotism shines
by Chris Studor Parade watchers, many dressed in red, white and blue, eagerly awaited the arrival of the annual Memorial Parade on May 30. The parade launched at Our Lady of Grace Church on Ridge Road, stopped for a ceremony at Veterans’ Memorial Park, and then went onto the Hinckley Township Hall. Catching the eye […]
Survey respondents want a rural atmosphere in Hinckley
by Chris Studor With results of the community survey in, trustees are expected to adopt a memorandum of understanding which would add the survey results to the township’s comprehensive plan. It will then be up to the township zoning commission to make any amendments to the township zoning code fueled by results of the survey. […]
Trustees Corner
Happy July, Hinckley! I truly hope you and your families are well. As many of you know, the trustees voted against the rezoning of the old Hinckley Elementary School, in a two to one vote, leaving it zoned residential. I was the single trustee that voted in favor of business zoning as the property is […]
Proclamation honors HWC anniversary
by Chris Studor My 17 township trustees meeting It was 40 years ago that the Hinckley Women’s’ club was formed and this year the club celebrates the past four decades of service. At the May 17 trustee meeting, trustees issued a Proclamation recognizing the club’s dedication to the community. At the same meeting, the Hinckley […]
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Hinckley’s two new trustees, Monique Ascherl and Jack Swedyk, are blinded by small lobby trying to protect Hinckley – from what? Highland School Board requested the old elementary school property change from R-1 to B-2. Trustee Augustine was the onlytrustee to do her job. She solicited the opinions of a diverse section […]