Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society meeting
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Dr. Members and interested public are invited to attend. CVGS Vice President Jane Gramlich will present “Navigating Ancestry.com.” The most popular subscription genealogy database is a powerhouse […]
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By Ann E. Salek, Attorney at Law Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. Probate is a court procedure that enables your estate assets to transfer to your heirs. When you pass, the “title” to certain assets cannot transfer to your heirs unless your will is probated. The probate court oversees this process, and the assets cannot […]
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Watch Your Home While Away
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Around this time of year some of us may be heading away to visit family and friends, travelling to a vacation destination or spending some time in a warmer climate to escape our frigid winter. These situations will leave our homes vulnerable should a no-heat situation occur while we […]
Students in the News
Highland High School senior Luke Butcher has been named among the 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Butcher will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. Finalists will be named in February. Highland High […]
Stitching up kindness
by Chris Studor For children and adults who are sick, to celebrate the baptism of a baby, for adults in need of caring, the women’s quilting guild at Our Savior Lutheran Church is bringing comfort, stitch by stitch. Crafting more than 80 quilts a year, the guild has been meeting monthly in the church’s sewing […]
Trustees Corner
To our residents, constituents, friends and neighbors: We had a challenging start to the second half of the year due to unforeseen circumstances. We have faced obstacles and challenges, but we have also moved forward as a board, putting our community’s best interests first. This is what Jack and Monique promised three years ago, and […]
New fire chief sworn into duty
by Melissa Martin Oct. 15 township trustees meetings Former Brunswick Fire Department Lt. Matt Payne has been sworn in as the new part-time chief of the Hinckley Fire Department. Payne has been involved in the fire service for the past 38 years and brings with him experience as a firefighter, fire instructor, fire inspector, paramedic […]
Chief recalls challenges, camaraderie, department’s future
by Chris Studor A recent Hinckley fire causing several million dollars in damage, firehouse culture and recommendations for the ongoing success of the township’s fire department were among the topics former Fire Chief Jestin Grossenbaugh recalled in the days following his Sept. 2 resignation. “The mindset of a firefighter is service to the community,” said […]
Fire department staff says ‘disconnect’ with trustees prompted resignations
Trustees contend former chief failed to accurately relay information to staff by Melissa Martin Sept. 26 township trustees work session and Oct. 1 township trustees meeting Following a series of fire department resignations, the Hinckley Board of Trustees met with senior members of the township’s fire department to mediate concerns, dispel rumors and improve communication. […]
Interactive Expo empowers people through technology
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities, in partnership with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board and We Thrive Together, hosted the inaugural Interactive Tech Expo on Sept. 26 at Summit Mall. The free event was designed to showcase the newest technologies available to empower, inspire and support inclusion and independence for people with disabilities […]
The Highland Foundation welcomes new trustees
The Highland Foundation Board of Trustees has elected three new trustees, including Erik Fredmonsky, Chuck Grimm and Bill Reeder. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Fredmonsky spent more than 20 years in the United States Air Force. He was an officer and aviator, with over 2,800 flight hours and seven combat deployments. He ended his career […]
Farming with Friends fall festival includes farm sounds, contests and more
Wearing plastic ponchos adults and youth participated in the pie eating contests. Winners received gift certificates. Photo by Chris Studor.
Become a part of Hinckley Township history
by Melissa Martin In conjunction with Hinckley Township’s bicentennial in 2025, the Hinckley Historical Society is inviting residents, both current and former, to become a permanent part of the township’s legacy by purchasing personalized, engraved pavers. The pavers will be prominently displayed at the Hinckley Historical Society’s Bicentennial Plaza, located at 1634 Center Rd. Hinckley […]
Prepping ahead, delegating can take stress out of Thanksgiving
by Emily Canning-Dean When people think of Thanksgiving, they often picture Norman Rockwell’s famous image of all the happy, expectant faces gathered around the dining room table as the matriarch sets down a beautifully dressed turkey waiting to be carved. “I’m really not sure how many people even do that in this day and age,” […]
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announces new CEO
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Board of Trustees appointed Larry Stevenson as the new president/CEO, effective Sept. 3, according to a press release. He succeeds Joe Mazur, a former Richfield resident, who is retiring after seven years of service. Stevenson joins CVSR with a background in rail management and executive leadership. Most recently, he served […]
Portion of Sand Run Metro Park jogging trail closed for maintenance
A portion of the jogging trail at Sand Run Metro Park is closed to provide necessary repairs to a failing retaining wall. The trail is closed from Chestnut Drive (the entrance to Chestnut Lodge off Sand Run Parkway) to the Shadowfield area. Repairs are expected to be complete by May 2025 or sooner. During the […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society meets
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Members and interested public are invited to attend. The meeting topic will be “DAR: Yesterday and Today” presented by Cynthia Kettler, who has been […]
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Prepare for the Cold Now
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Every year we are faced with the inevitable task of preparing for the coming winter weather season. Cooler weather is showing its face and we have begun calling on our heating systems to go back to work for us. The change of seasons requires us to prepare our heating […]
Hinckley dam project set for 2026, now ‘hurricane-ready’
by Chris Studor It’s been nearly a year since the Cleveland Metroparks began the temporary draining of Hinckley Lake in preparation for the rehabilitation of the 87-acre lake’s nearly 100-year-old dam and spillway. Though hikers and picknickers have been able to keep enjoying the park this summer, the once picturesque views of the lake and […]
Community’s ISO score is on the rise
The Hinckley Fire Department recently announced that the township’s recent evaluation from the Insurance Services Office that the township’s Public Protection Classification has changed from a Class 4/4Y to a Class 3/3Y for its structural fire suppression delivery system. An ISO fire rating is a score provided to fire departments and insurance companies by the […]
Downtown Hinckley Halloween set for Oct. 26
Candy will be dropping into little ones’ trick-or-treat bags as the Hinckley Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4-6 p.m. Businesses along Ridge Road and in the former fire station bay area (at the corner of state Route 303 and Ridge Road) are getting their costumes ready to […]
Trustees Corner by Trustees Monique Ascherl, Cyntia Engleman & Jack Swedyk
Trick-or-Treat! The Hinckley Police Association and the Hinckley Holiday Market are co-hosting the township’s first drive-in movie night at Our Lady of Grace following the community trick or treat, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. The movie, “Monsters Inc.,” will begin between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., once it is dark. This is […]
Trustees consider hiring full-time firefighters, chief
by Melissa Martin Sept. 3 township trustees meeting Following the resignation of township Fire Chief Jestin Grossenbaugh and the fire department’s Administrative Assistant Jen Amburn in early September, the Hinckley Board of Trustees is now considering the hiring of a full-time fire chief and additional full-time firefighters. “[Grossenbaugh’s] departure presents us with a unique opportunity […]
Former employees, public question township leadership
by Melissa Martin Sept. 13 township trustees meeting The Hinckley Township Board of Trustees is facing harsh public criticism following the resignations of several fire department employees and what several township residents are calling “unprofessional behavior” on behalf of the township’s newly hired zoning inspector. Former Trustee Melissa Augustine was among those who addressed the […]
Highland Local Schools earn top rating on state report card
The Ohio Department of Education released the 2024 Ohio School Report Cards for school districts in the state of Ohio Sept. 13, analyzing school district performance in six areas: Achievement, Progress, Early Literacy, Gap Closing, Graduation, and College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness (this component is not rated until 2025). School districts and schools receive […]
Boytim appointed middle school’s new assistant principal
by Chris Studor Aug. 26 school board meeting Jessica Boytim has been appointed the new assistant principal of Highland Middle School by the Highland Board of Education. Boytim brings over 11 years of teaching and seven years of administrative experience to the Highland Local Schools. She most recently served as principal of Strongsville Middle School, […]
Hinckley Township’s bicentennial celebration promises fun for all ages
by Chris Studor Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19, 2025, as Hinckley Township will celebrate its 200th birthday with an all-day bicentennial celebration. The festivities will kick off with a parade through the center of town, setting the tone for a memorable day of activities that cater to all ages and interests. The township’s […]
Chamber circulating petition for Hometown Heroes banners
by Chris Studor With the goal of honoring those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice, the Hinckley Chamber of Commerce has started a petition drive aimed at swaying township officials to change the township’s zoning laws to accommodate the hanging of Hometown Hero banners in the center of the townships. Such banners typically […]