Grant to give City Green a new look for the holidays
It may not have been Christmas in July, but Christmas was most certainly being discussed last month, as city officials and members of the Holiday Lighting Committee made plans for the upcoming holidays. Earlier this spring, the city received notice that they would be receiving a grant to be used to upgrade their holiday lighting display. The grant of $121,350 has been received through the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community (NEC) Grant Program. According to NOPEC officials, “the NOPEC Energized Community (NEC) Grant Program provides grants to NOPEC member com ....
NR Homesteaders 4-H Club will have a record number of market projects for sale at the County Fair Livestock Auction this weekend
The North Royalton Homesteaders 4-H Club members are once again competing at the Cuyahoga County Fair, which takes place August 6-11th at the fairgrounds in Berea. The club, which has been in existence for over 25 years in North Royalton and is 20+ members strong, is a familiar sight around the city, providing a petting zoo for several large community events, including the St. Albert’s Family Festival, the North Royalton Pet Carnival, and the North Royalton Harvest Festival. North Royalton Homesteaders 4-H Club members will have a record number of market projects for sale at the County Fa ....
New State budget affects both city and schools
The Ohio legislature and Governor Mike DeWine have recently adopted the State of Ohio biennium budget. This budget totaled about $69 billion. The City of North Royalton and the North Royalton School District are receiving preliminary information about how that budget will affect their finances in the upcoming two years. In 2019, the state received $72 billion in revenue and had $2.96 billion in their rainy day fund. Although the deadline for the state’s budget is June 30, the legislators missed the deadline, passing a 17-day budget extension, which was needed to continue to fund the stat ....
The City Green is going to the dogs, literally, on July 28.
Scores of leashed canines and their loving owners are invited once again to trot the grounds visiting with vendors, enjoying refreshments, and participating in pet-friendly activities as part of the 14th annual Pet Carnival, sponsored by the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare. The beloved yearly event, which is set for 1 to 4 p.m., embraces and celebrates all-things pet, and while it’s typically a ‘dog day afternoon,’ with hundreds of canines walking the City Green alongside their owners, other household pets have been known to show up, like turtles, rab ....
Marking 60 years of framing treasured moments
Though “Artist” may not be in Frank Gentile’s official job title, it may as well be. The longtime owner of The Frame Shop, celebrating 60 years of business, does more than simply fasten a new frame around a loose picture. Gentile immortalizes memories, moments, history, hobbies and personalities. With trusty antique tools, a drafting table and a keen eye, the Italian immigrant patiently brings the intangible to life. Tucked into a cozy space at 8739 Ridge Road, Gentile’s shop is akin to opening the wardrobe door with Lucy and readers of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” or st ....