Born to race, destined to win
Hinckley native gaps the competition in Northeast Ohio's Legends car racing circuit by Melissa Martin Derik Gacom can't remember a time when he didn't want to be a race car driver. The 22-year-old said his passion for speed came at an early age, fueled by family weekend trips to raceways across the state in the […]
Schools could need additional revenue by 2030
by Melissa Martin Aug. 24 board of education meeting The Highland Board of Education approved the district's fiscal year 2027 financial forecast, with a warning from the district's treasurer that escalating expenses, new property tax laws and state funding uncertainty could create financial challenges in the years ahead. Treasurer Neil Barnes informed the board that […]
Fire department hosts push-in ceremony to salute new rescue squad
by Adriana Gasiewski In a show of brotherhood, Hinckley firefighter paramedics pushed the township's new fire truck into the station Sept. 12 while children eagerly cheered them on and applauded their determination. Although the department acquired the truck about a month ago, the administration chose to hold off on hosting its traditional push-in ceremony to […]
Government
Township to pay more for employee health benefits in 2027
Sept. 1 township trustees meeting by Melissa Martin Hinckley Township trustees approved legislation to renew […]
Schools
Schools could need additional revenue by 2030
by Melissa Martin Aug. 24 board of education meeting The Highland Board of Education approved […]
CVCC maintains financial stability amid property tax changes
by Sheldon Ocker The Ohio General Assembly's recent focus on property tax reform has left […]
Sports
Highland Buzzards rule the roost as state champions
by Dan Holland The Highland Buzzards high school girls rugby team won the 2026 Rugby Ohio Girls High School 15s (15 players per team) state championship game this year, beating local rival Brunswick 46-21 at Brooklyn Memorial Stadium. The championship win avenged a 19-12 early-season loss against Brunswick. The state title win flipped the script […]
Community
About Town
James Stricker took a few minutes recently to share a photo of a phenomenon that takes place annually on the summer solstice inside his Hinckley residence. He says that just like Stonehenge, a massive astronomical calendar and sacred ritual site located in Wiltshire, England, the structure's main axis points directly to the summer solstice sunrise […]
Trustees Corner
by Trustees Russ Paintiff Jr, Cyntia Engleman, and Tom Shrader Just a reminder – if you have not already done so – please complete and return the Hinckley Township Future Planning Survey that was sent out last month. This very important survey will help shape Hinckley Township's policy and zoning decisions for the next decade, […]
Hinckley Historical Society
The Hinckley Historical Society will present the Grand Army of the Republic Women's Group for a journey through American history as we explore the remarkable story of the "Star Spangled Banner." The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1:30-4 p.m., at Hinckley Town Hall, 1410 Ridge Rd. For more information, contact Emma at […]
Highland Foundation Night Out offers distillery experience
Submitted by Theresa Wright Guests will be able to go behind the scenes at BKO Distillery, sample and help select Galaxy Royale signature drinks, and support the annual auction as part of the Highland Foundation for Educational Excellence's October Night Out. This year's event will take place Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at BKO […]
Hinckley day care worker changes her plea to guilty
by Melissa Martin A Hinckley Township resident changed her plea to guilty in a Medina County Common Pleas courtroom Sept. 14, following her indictment this past spring on 14 felony charges in connection with sexual abuse allegations at Little Busy Bee'z Early Learning Childhood Center, a Brunswick day care. According to court records, Faith Morris, […]
Touch-A-Truck event sparks safety education
by Adriana Gasiewski Hinckley fire trucks, township police cars, an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser and the Medina County Police Activities League's ice cream truck lined the driveway of the Hinckley Fire Department Sept. 12. Inside the station, children hammered away, creating wooden objects, spoke one-on-one with first responders and explored emergency response vehicles inside […]
Rumple Recycling do’s and don’ts
Recently, Rumpke has seen a noticeable increase in diapers at the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center, resulting in substantial contamination and loss of items that are recyclable. As such, the company is reminding customers about what can and cannot be recycled. Recycling don'ts Anything not included in Rumpke's acceptable items list would be a recycling […]
Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland
The Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland will meet on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church Hall, 5375 Broadview Rd. in Parma. The speaker will be Glenn Sobola, president of the Slavic Village Historical Society. His presentation is titled "It Wasn't Always Slavic Village," which hints at the earliest […]
Police Beat
Aug. 9 – Officers received an iPhone notification that detected a crash at the intersection of Ledge and Ridge roads just after 3 a.m. Police found the single-vehicle crash near the 2600 block of Ridge Road. Paramedics responded to the scene, and the driver was ultimately taken to the hospital for medical evaluation. Aug. 10 […]
Hinckley Women’s Club
The Hinckley Women's Club will host a holiday craft-making session, along with a beer tasting, at its Saturday, Oct. 17, meeting at the Brooklyn Exchange Club. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Kati White at katiwhite71@gmail.com so the proper amount of materials can be supplied. Monique Ascherl will instruct the holiday […]
Owl ears: A guide to the Brecksville Reservation’s great horned owls
by Adriana Gasiewski Throughout the year in the Brecksville Reservation, and not just during the "owl-tumn," owls can be seen soaring above and into mosaic fields, large landscapes with diverse plants and the ecosystems inhabiting them. However, great horned owls, with their feather tufts standing tall on top of their heads, tend to stand out […]
Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland
The Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland will meet on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church Hall, 5375 Broadview Rd. in Parma. The speaker will be Glenn Sobola, president of the Slavic Village Historical Society. His presentation is titled "It Wasn't Always Slavic Village," which hints at the earliest […]
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Coming Events
Oct 18
Mysteries and legends
Join a guided history hike through Richfield Heritage Preserve to explore local mysteries and legends.
Oct 20
The first Thanksgiving
Discover the true history of the first Thanksgiving and its impact on the Wampanoag tribe at this free talk.
Oct 23
Hobbitts Preschool hosts Touch-A-Truck
Families can explore fire, police, and construction vehicles plus enjoy a book fair and food.
Oct 24
Hinckley Halloween
Save the Date: The Hinckley Chamber is once again sponsoring Hinckley Halloween
Nov 06 - 07
Craft show
Local artisans will showcase unique handmade items and a watercolor demo at Hinckley Town Hall.
Information & Advice
Get Your HVAC System Ready for Winter: Tips from a Local Pro
by Kevin Olecki, President & Owner, Broadview Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical As the leaves […]
Top Five Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC We recently lost one of my favorite artists, […]














