Hinckley Lake rehabilitation eyed for 2026 completion
Cleveland Metroparks plans an 8 to 9 million dollar Hinckley Reservation project designed by Michael Baker International and built by The Great Lakes Construction. The work, in partnership with ODNR, Ohio EPA, and the U S Army Corps of Engineers, will drain Hinckley Lake from Sept 18 for a summer 2026 finish while other areas stay open. The Ledges to Lake Adventure Race is set for Sept 16, with lake access suspended during the rehab.
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Michael Baker International Inc
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Great Lakes Construction Co
Ohio Department of
Hinckley Reservation
Hinckley Lake
Madisyn Woodring
Cleveland Metroparks
Hinckley Dam
Cleveland Metroparks extends CEO contract through decade
The Cleveland Metroparks Board extended CEO Brian Zimmerran’s contract through the next decade at the March meeting. Over the coming years, as part of the Metroparks strategic plan, he will oversee projects to expand park access and equity across the district.
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Cleveland Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners
Brian Zimmerman
Metroparks
Promotions bring praise for Medina Township police
Al Medina Township Trustee Doug Eastwood lauded two officer promotions as strengthening staffing and directing the Medina Township Police Department forward. Family, friends, and law enforcement colleagues attended the town hall ceremony, with Eastwood calling it a positive moment to celebrate progress. Reporter Sara Crawford can be reached at 330 721 4063 or scrawford medina-gazette.com.
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Madisyn Woodring
Medina-Gazette.com
Medina Township
Doug Eastwood
Police Department
Town Hall
Sara Crawford
Scrawford
Gazette
Chuck Johnson
Michael Oyler
Cliff Nicholson
Johnson
Nicholson
Spring Planting Basket at Oenslager Nature Center
Betty Rettig and Emily Smith lead a March 25 basket making session for ages 14 to adult at the Oenslager Nature Center. Materials provided, $25 fee, register by March 18 with Emily Smith. space limited. Other programs include a March 26 photographers club meeting, and April hikes. most events free or with small fees.
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Oenslager Nature Center
Princess Ledges
Jason
Whisper Shifter
Oenslager
Betty Rettig
Emily Smith
Gmail
Parks Club
Medinapotp
ODNR
Ohiodnr.gov
Ohio
Medina Soil and Water Conservation District
Medina County Park
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Ohio Division of Wildlife
Sharon Nature Preserve
Krabill Lodge
OSU
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