St. Matthew congregation back home after fire
Although the church has not been built yet, members of the St. Matthew Orthodox Church are happy to be back home. The congregation has moved back to its North Royalton home after a fire took place at their Albion Road location in November, 2017. The first Sunday Liturgy took place on August 4, “back at 10383 Albion Road in the newly finished hall. It will be good to be home,” as posted on their Facebook page. “Half of the building is done. They have finished the Hall/Education building and have moved in. That’s where we have a temporary church set up,” according to St. Matthew ....
Senior Citizens warned to beware of DNA scam alert
A new scam is targeting senior citizens in Ohio. This scam involves DNA screening and genetic testing. “Scam artists are always looking for new ways to steal money or personal information,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “We want people to be careful and to know the signs of a possible scam.” “The Ohio Department of Insurance and the Ohio Department of Aging has recently issued warnings of a new scam targeting seniors. Ohio consumers should be cautious of genetic testing firms visiting senior communities or making unsolicited phone calls and mailings related to DNA screenings,” ac ....
New school will be on budget and on schedule
The North Royalton Board of Education recently approved the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the new elementary school. That, with the previous GMP that was approved earlier this year for the renovation/reconstruction of the Middle School and High School, will now confirm the construction costs for the entire project. “We are pleased with where the (GMP) numbers came in,” said Gurka. “We are all aware that costs have escalated in school construction since our bond issue was passed. This can be seen in districts all around us. However, this elementary (school) GMP will allow us to co ....
Harvest Fest gives one a warm feeling of yesteryear
September is that time of year when the weather starts to turn, the crops in the backyard or on the farm are ready to be harvested and North Royalton is preparing to celebrate. The celebration will take place on Sunday, September 22. The 17th annual Harvest Fest will be held on the City Green, located in the triangle between Ridge, Royalton and Bennett Roads. The event will run between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. The event is sponsored by the Holiday Lighting Committee. While the Harvest Fest is a 21st Century event, it reminds ....
First edition of hometown paper found and donated to Royalton Recorder
‘For a better living, North Royalton is your home’ A former resident, whose North Royalton family lineage stretches back to the 1800s, found something that has eluded civic leaders for years. Lucinda Shoaff-Bunsey, a 1973 graduate of North Royalton High School who now resides in Vermilion with her husband Bob, was cleaning out boxes of old things that her parents had given her. The boxes, being stored in her garage for some time, contained old family heirlooms including photos, letters, diaries and one extremely special document left folded in half near the bott ....