Hinckley News

Statistical Snapshot - An occasional feature from The Plain Dealer Residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township are taxed $51 a year per $100,000 of home property value to cover the expenses of the Cleveland Metroparks.

A longtime self-described "serious amateur" when it came to his photographic pursuits, a family trip to Yellowstone National Park a few years ago began a "love affair" with the pastime for Brunswick resident and clinical microbiologist Mark Perry.

BRUNSWICK With the uncertainty of the economy this holiday season, contributing financially to charitable causes could be more difficult this year.

Here's an encore installment of "thankful things" sent in by Gazette readers. Each letter and e-mail was a blessing to read.

A new book features several local fire departments, and for the next few days, your advanced purchase can help a great cause.

Clem DeCrane built his dream garage at his Medina home in 2004. He stores his collection of Americana and his Studebaker in the garage and hosts an annual family clambake there.

An Ohio Elections Commission panel found Thursday there is probable cause Brunswick Mayor Dale Strasser may have violated Ohio campaign rules.

Pick your own pumpkin at an area farm this Halloween season, such as Patterson's Farm in Chesterland.

Township police are able to step-up patrols on the most accident-prone county roads and state highways, thanks to a recent grant of more than $34,000 from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.

The world takes notice every March 15 when the buzzards return to Hinckley, but no one seems to pay attention to where the birds set up housekeeping once they arrive.

CHEERS: to Medina County Common Pleas Judge Christopher J. Collier for tackling not only his caseload, but 120 hours of coursework on complex science and technology issues.

A student at Hinckley Elementary School has contracted the H1N1 virus. The case was confirmed Wednesday and the child is recovering at home, said Dawn Marzano, spokeswoman for Highland Local Schools.

DRUNK DRIVER, CENTER ROAD : A man who came into the police station at 6:30 a.m. Sept.

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MEDINA Incumbent members of the Highland Local Schools Board of education want to keep their jobs.

Visitors to Medina's historic square can also take a virtual trip around the world Aug.

Medina County commissioners will spend three days next week in Wadsworth hosting the annual County Commissioners Association of Ohio's summer conference.

Remember when you went out to buy a paper? Those times are back. The Gazette is not a free publication and was never meant to be.

Remember when you went out to buy a paper? Those times are back. The Gazette is not a free publication and was never meant to be.

The last dive-in movie of the summer, "RV," will be shown Aug. 7 at Ledge Pool & Recreation Area in the Hinckley Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks.