Fourth-graders get free Western Reserve Historical Society access
Western Reserve Historical Society announced a new promotion for fourth- grade students in partnership with America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026. The 4th Grade History Pass is specifically designed for fourth-grade students across the state. Every fourth-grade student in Ohio will have the opportunity to […]
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Hinckley resident joins CVNP visually impaired focus group
by Chris Studor The scent of flowers in the air, the sound of spring peepers and the feeling of the year’s first warm rays of sun can all be experienced by walking one of the many miles of trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. For those with visual impairment, the use of the park’s audio […]
ARPA money to fund wastewater project in Hinckley
by Emily Canning-Dean Headworks improvements at Hinckley’s wastewater treatment plant are expected to begin in May after Medina County has agreed to fund the project using a combination of American Resue Plan Act funds and a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority. In late January, the OWDA announced it had awarded Medina County with […]
Take part in the annual egg hunt on March 30
Come and visit with the Easter Bunny, take part in a candy-counting contest, raffles and more at the Hinckley Women’s Club 43rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 30. This year’s hunt will be held inside the Hinckley Preparatory Academy, 1586 Center Rd. Guests are asked to enter through the gym […]
Trustees Corner by Trustees Monique Ascherl, Cyntia Engleman & Jack Swedyk
This year, your township trustees are working together with a focus on community activities both beneficial and fun. As Memorial Day approaches, we wish to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In addition to the parade leading up to the wreath-laying service at Veteran’s Park, we are seeking Gold Star families […]
High-speed internet services are on the horizon for Hinckley residents, businesses
by Melissa Martin March 5 township trustees meeting Hinckley Township residents and businesses could soon have access to high-speed fiber internet services as construction of the Medina County Fiber Network is now proceeding north. Dave Corrado, CEO of Medina County Fiber Network, addressed trustees during the March 5 meeting asking for the township’s support in […]
Highland wrestler wins state title as freshman
by Dan Holland For Hinckley resident and Highland High School freshman Brandon Bickerton, becoming a D-I high school state wrestling champion all came down to a matter of seconds. During the championship match, held March 10 at Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center, Bickerton, who wrestles in the 106-pound weight class, was trailing by one point […]
Plant of the Month: Begonias
Submitted by Bath Gamma Garden Club While doing an annual January purge cleaning, Bath Gamma Garden Club member Pam Reitz found an old book on begonias published in 1967 and rediscovered the excitement about begonias. What is so exciting? The types, textures and colors of leaf patterns. Flowers come in all colors except blue. They […]
Hinckley Women’s Club
The Hinckley Women’s Club will meet at Hinckley Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Please join us and hear from this year’s scholarship winners. Our eight online auction items are available for bidding through Saturday, April 6. Details can be found at https://givebutter.com/C/HWC-Auction. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Lynne Rotundo […]
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5 Things People with Autism Want You to Know
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time when we reach out to ask for more understanding, acceptance and help in finding ways to include people with autism into our daily community lives. So, what do people with autism really want you to understand? 1. We are all individuals. Autism affects everyone in different ways; if […]
MCBDD offers scholarship
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a local high school senior in Medina County. The scholarship was founded to recognize and support individuals pursuing a career that serves individuals with developmental disabilities. The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Donor Scholarship will award one $1,500 scholarship this year. […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Tom Neel, retired library director of the Ohio Genealogical Society, will talk about the use of […]
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Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Nobody wants to replace their air conditioner. It’s not fun. You can’t show it off like a shiny new car and it won’t make you “feel good.” But there comes a time when replacement is a good idea. I like to be proactive when it comes to replacement. Why […]
Annual Buzzard Day festivities set for March 24
The 67th annual Buzzard Day and Pancake Breakfast will take place Sunday, March 24, making a return to its traditional location at 1586 Center Rd., formerly the site of Hinckley Elementary School. The location, which is now home to Hinckley Preparatory Academy, will give visitors and volunteers walkable access to more parking and activities, along […]
Nominate residents for 2024 Citizen of the Year
The Hinckley Citizen of the Year Committee is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award through Friday, March 22. Nominees must be current residents or residents who have recently moved who have demonstrated generous commitment in helping and providing support to the many needs of the community. Nominations cannot be for current […]
Local connection results in trip of a lifetime for Hinckley man
by Emily Canning-Dean Pallagorio is a tiny village in the south of Italy with a population of not much more than 1,000 people. It is also the birthplace of Hinckley resident Dennis Liccardi’s father. So naturally, when Liccardi and his wife, Heather, planned a trip to Italy last summer for Dennis’ 80th birthday, Pallagorio was […]
Trustees Corner by Trustees Monique Ascherl, Cyntia Engleman & Jack Swedyk
February was a short month but filled with a lot of activity in the township. We had a special meeting during which we discussed the items on our “wish list” – a list of projects we would like to see completed from excess carryover due to the use of American Rescue Plan funding for roadwork. […]
Boston Road to be repaved this year
by Melissa Martin Feb. 6 trustees meeting Township trustees unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Medina County Engineers Office to advertise for bid for township paving projects for Laurel Road, from W. 130th Street to Stony Hill Road, as well as Boston Road, between W. 130th Street and the western city limits of Broadview Heights. […]
Highland Board begins spotlighting one building per meeting
by Chris Studor Feb. 13 school board meeting Putting a spotlight on one of the five school buildings in the Highland District began with presentations on Highland Middle School at the board’s Feb. 13 meeting. Superintendent Catherine Aukerman said rotating presentations highlighting what is going on at each of the district’s buildings will provide residents […]
Northeast Ohio prepares for total solar eclipse: Learn about the upcoming phenomenon at Nordonia Library on March 30
by Dan Holland Residents of Northeast Ohio will be looking skyward on April 8, when a total solar eclipse passes over the area. Totality will begin at approximately 3:13 p.m. A number of municipalities, astronomy groups, school districts and other entities are planning ahead for the event, with a number of local school districts, including […]
Monitoring is next step in Brandywine spill cleanup
by Judy Stringer Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will increase water quality monitoring along Brandywine Creek in response to the Jan. 27 tanker crash on state Route 8 in Macedonia that released diesel fuel into the nearby stream. “We already have citizen scientists that work with our watershed coordinator and visit a set of sites along […]
Free prom dresses for Northeast Ohio Girls at Princess Night Project
Girls from high schools throughout Northeast Ohio are invited to choose the prom dress of their dreams free at Altrusa International of Akron’s annual Princess Night Project. Since 2001, local members of Altrusa International, a volunteer service organization, have helped make prom dreams come true for more than 2,400 girls by providing them with a […]
Plan ahead to make your primary vote count
The March 19 Presidential Primary Election is a partisan primary election where voters must select one of three ballot types on their vote-by-mail applications, when voting early in-person or on election day at the polls. Voters must choose either an Issues Only, Republican or Democratic Ballot. A party ballot contains candidates from the Democratic or […]
Family history inspires Hinckley author to a craft compelling novel
By Donna Apidone Zina’s family had a secret. They were whispering about her, and she did not know why. At the end of 1929, when Zina was almost 12, she overheard a family discussion that seemed to be about her. Three households of her family lived within a block of each other in Brooklyn, New […]
United Way offers free tax prep
United Way of Summit & Medina’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has begun providing free tax preparation services for the 2024 tax season. Households in Summit and Medina counties earning up to $64,000 per year are encouraged to dial 2-1-1 or visit uwsummit.org/VITA to sign up for an appointment. In person and drop-off appointments are […]
March Plant of the Month: Hellebore, Harbinger of Spring
Submitted by Bath Gamma Garden Club The Hellebore (helleborus ssp) is one of the earliest perennials to bloom and a sure sign that spring is here. Hellebores are also known as Lenten rose and Christmas rose. However, the rose-like blossoms they produce are not part of the rose family; they are part of the Ranunculaceae […]
Women’s Club offers two scholarships
The Hinckley Women’s Club will offer financial assistance scholarships to eligible Hinckley residents for the Fall of 2024. The scholarships, each worth $1,000, are available for books or tuition and will be presented to the winner at the April Hinckley Women’s Club general membership meeting. The scholarship is open to Hinckley residents currently involved in […]
Hinckley Garden Club
The Hinckley Garden Club will meet on Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., at Hinckley Town Hall. Representatives of Kimble Recycling will speak on “The Ins and Outs of Recycling.” The club will also be discussing committees. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Linda at 440-724-8537. ∞
Hinckley Women’s Club
The Hinckley Women’s Club will meet at Hinckley Town Hall on Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Please join us and hear from Hinckley author Leslee Sambor as she discusses her book, “Don’t Tell Zina”. Applications for the Women’s Club Student Scholarship (hinckleywomensclub.com) are being accepted until Friday, March 15. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt […]