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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 […]
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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 […]
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Guests flock to ‘Meet the Farm (ers)’ open house
by Chris Studor Guests strolled through fields of grass and clover marveling at the many aspects of farming at the June 8 Meet the Farm(ers) event, hosted by Farming With Friends. The nonprofit, 87-acre farm opened this year on state Rt. 303 in Hinckley Township and already fresh eggs are being offered for sale, a […]
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Binky’s creator passes, leaving a legacy with Hinckley Record
by Chris Studor For decades now, there hasn’t been much question as to what would be featured on the cover of the March edition of the Hinckley Record. After all, Hinckley is renowned for its annual Buzzard Day celebration and to those who call the township home, there’s nothing more important than celebrating the return […]
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Trustees Corner by Trustees Monique Ascherl, Cyntia Engleman & Jack Swedyk
Can you believe we are already entering into our second month of summer? We celebrated our first movie night at Bronger’s Park, thanks to our police and fire associations who sponsored the event. Our next movie night will be on Aug. 17, courtesy of the Hinckley Police Association and Mike and Connie Meadows of First […]
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Fire department to bring gas meter calibration in-house
By Melissa Martin June 4 trustees meeting Hinckley Trustees approved more than $12,000 in purchases for the fire department, starting with the $5,847 purchase of a new deck gun, including a portable monitor and tips, to outfit the new tanker the department took possession of in May. According to Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Barrett, the […]
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Operating levy “likely” to be on the ballot in Highland in 2025
By CHRIS STUDOR May 20 school board meeting Highland School Supt. Catherine Aukerman said “it is likely” that the district will place a new operating levy on the ballot in 2025. Aukerman made the announcement at the May 20 board of education meeting at which School Treasurer, Neil Barnes, presented the district’s five year plan. […]
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Community honors veterans at Memorial Day parade
by Chris Studor A light rain didn’t stop Hinckley’s annual Memorial Day Parade as community groups, fire and police, local officials and even a mini car made their way down Ridge Rd. May 27. Trustee Monique Ascherl, who served as this year’s parade organizer, gave the nod to begin the march as children eagerly anticipated […]
Former trustee graduates from simulated Navy SEAL training
By Chris Studor “Challenges in water, sea and sand,” is how Hinckley resident Melissa Augustine described the simulated Navy SEAL training she recently participated in. The simulated training program is one of many diverse leadership programs run by Authentica, a global business leadership company. The SEAL program was held in Geneva, Ohio, at the Spire […]
Theater company helps bring Shakespeare to life for students
The Highland Foundation Literacy Grant brought the Great Lakes Theater Company’s School Residency Program to the classrooms and stage of Highland High School this past spring, enabling students to view, act out scenes and discuss the plays of William Shakespeare. Specially trained actor-teachers from the Great Lakes Theater Company visited for five consecutive days, bringing […]
Hinckley Women’s Club awards scholarships to Kuzma, Rohm
by Chris Studor It was a proud moment for Addyson Kuzma and Anna Rohm who were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the Hinckley Women’s Club April meeting. A total of 31 students applied for the scholarships. A committee ranked the applicants with names removed from the applications to determine the two winners. […]
U.S. Poet Laureate to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park
On July 12, at 6 p.m., Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón for a special event. The event is part of an initiative started by the National Park Service, Library of Congress and the Poetry Society of America that features site-specific poetry installations in the parks. In each park, a […]
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Cottonwood and Your Air Conditioner
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating If you haven’t had your air conditioning cleaned recently, I can almost guarantee you that the outdoor coil has become plugged with dirt, lint and especially cottonwood. Cottonwood, a type of poplar tree that is present throughout Ohio, is native to portions of the eastern United States. In late […]
Science key components studied by Highland students in Costa Rica
byChrisStudor Spring break for 42 Highland High School students provided an opportunity to see tiny bats the size of a cotton ball, a plethora of monkeys and new types of macro invertebrates. The six-day eco-adventure trip to Costa Rica also gave them a chance to hike up to a volcano and study the culture of […]
Chamber honors Manley as Hinckley Citizen of the Year
by Chris Studor Surrounded by colleagues, friends and family, Dave Manley was honored as 2024 Hinckley Citizen of the Year at the May 2 Hinckley Chamber of Commerce meeting. Manley was featured in the May edition of the Hinckley Record outlining his numerous contributions to the betterment of Hinckley Township. Chamber Vice-President Melissa Augustine outlined […]
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Trustees Corner by Trustees Monique Ascherl, Cyntia Engleman & Jack Swedyk
It’s swimming pool season and a reminder that all in-ground and above- ground permanent or semi-permanent (for seasonal use) swimming pools having a depth of 2 feet or more of water require permits. There are also yard-setback requirements. If you have questions please contact the township zoning inspector at 330-278-4181. Now Hiring We recognize and […]
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Facelift planned for east wall of Town Hall
by Melissa Martin May 7 township trustees meeting Hinckley Township trustees voted unanimously to award a $92,000 contract to R2K Construction Inc. to renovate the east wall of the former fire station and make the building more energy efficient. The decision comes in the wake of several failed attempts to hire a contractor in recent […]
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Highland Schools pilots program aimed at improving student anxiety
byChrisStudor April 15 board of education meeting SPACE, a pilot program designed to help parents whose children suffer with significant anxiety, was outlined at the April 15 Board of Education meeting. The initial six-week program was offered via Zoom to a small number of parents this school year and is open to all elementary and […]
Drive-a-Bus event attracts potential school bus drivers
byChrisStudor “Make a left turn and go back toward the building. Turn left, putting on your turn signal, hand over hand. It turns like a car, but you have a long back end on a bus. Your speed is good. Now imagine a student is standing at that fire hydrant. Hit the orange button about […]
Bowers named Homer B. Smith Teacher of Excellence
Highland High School math teacher Kim Bowers has been named the Homer B. Smith Teacher of Excellence Award by the Medina County Educational Service Center. The award was presented by ESC Superintendent Dr. Bob Hlasko and Board Member Kevin Conciglio at the Highland High School staff meeting that was held on April 25. Bowers continues […]
Friends of MCDL to host summer activities
The Friends of the Medina County District Library will host the fifth-annual UnRun on Saturday, Aug. 17. The half-mile race will take place between Sully’s Irish Pub and Lager Heads Brewing Co. & Tasting Room. Participants who make it to the finish line will be rewarded with a beer, compliments of the Friends, snacks and a medal. […]
Cuyahoga County, community partners host Veterans Memorial Bridge tours
Veterans Memorial Bridge will be open to the public for fun and exploration this summer. The free, self-guided tours will take place on Friday, June 21, from 4-11 p.m., and Saturday, June 22, from noon-11 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the original streetcar station and tracks while taking in views of the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie and […]
Rumpke offers battery disposal safety tips
Rumpke wants to remind everyone about proper battery storage and disposal, specifically lithium-ion batteries. Battery-related fires pose a significant and unnecessary safety risk to waste management employees and first responders. Lithium-ion batteries power rechargeable devices like cell phones, power tools and laptops. The chemicals within the batteries are highly flammable and are considered hazardous household […]
Hinckley Chamber awards scholarships to Rupert, Webb
by Chris Studor Headed to college this fall, both Highland High School seniors Georgia Rupert and Maya Weber have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Hinckley Chamber of Commerce at the organizations May 2 meeting. The students were selected from more than 30 applicants. Accepted at Ohio State University, Rupert said she would […]
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Brigade Division No. 1 of Medina County presented a check and a sack of diapers earlier this year to BirthCare of Medina County. The Hibernian brothers collected money at their Christmas party in December to assist this Catholic Charities agency. BirthCare’s mission is to provide emergency assistance and sympathetic […]
Chippewa Lake upgrades unveiled
The Medina County Park District has announced several new upgrades to Chippewa Lake, Ohio’s largest inland glacial lake, starting with a new paddlecraft access, located at 8108 Lake Rd., in Westfield Township, which offers visitors a convenient place to begin an adventure by canoe or kayak. The paddlecraft site will be open May through October […]
Keep pets cool when temps rise
by Abigail Dachille Soon enough we will be in the dog days of summer with soaring temperatures and lots of sunshine. Before the mercury rises, it’s a good idea to review ways to take care of those beloved pets who are affected by the heat and are not always able to let us know if […]
Artisans sought
The Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve are looking for artisans to sell handmade/handcrafted items at the Winter Wonders event at the park on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Space rental is $75, or $50 if the artisan donates a raffle item valued at $25 or more. Artisans must provide their own 6-foot table. […]
Outdoor summer fun steps away at CVNP
by Emily Canning-Dean Whether it is hiking or biking a trail, taking a kayak down the river, basking in the beauty of nature or enjoying an outdoor evening concert, Cuyahoga Valley National Park provides summer fun activities that don’t require a lot of travel. Pamela Barnes, public information officer for the National Park Service, said […]