Christmas will be brighter, thanks to a new city grant
Even though it’s only March, the city is talking about Christmas! They recently received notice that they will be receiving a grant that will be used to upgrade their holiday lighting display. The grant of $121,350.00 will be 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 communities for energy-related projects. Established by NOPEC Inc. and NextEra Energy, the primary goal of providing funds is to help communities ....
Lenten season synonymous with Fish Fries
The 40-day season of Lent has started for Christians and with it comes fasting, prayer, repentance and renewal. During this solemn and reflective time leading up to the religious celebration of Easter, Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays as a means of sacrifice. They are also encouraged to “give up something” or “add something” to their daily life, such as giving up a favorite treat or habit throughout Lent or making effort to attend daily church service or worship events. Lenten sacrifices and the “extras” Catholics do are viewed as ways of getting closer to Jesus Ch ....
City looks to decrease energy costs
City Council held a special Finance Committee meeting where a presentation was delivered on recommendations of a recent energy audit. Two options were given for their consideration. Ultimately, the city is looking to reduce operating costs through energy conservation improvement projects. “We’re always looking to reduce our energy costs,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. At a Mayors and Managers meeting earlier this year, Stefanik learned about an opportunity through a presentation that was made by Leopardo Companies, Incorporated. The company offered a free energy audit, in which the city ....
New K-9 officer awaits his partner
Plans for the new K-9 unit for the North Royalton Police Department is in full swing. North Royalton Safety Director Bruce Campbell said that the new officer for the unit has been named and the dog will be selected soon. The program was re-instituted after a grant was received through the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, which provided a $12,800 grant, which will fund the cost of the dog, kennels and a bulletproof vest for the dog. The city will also receive the 10-week K-9 training by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, free of charge. The training will save the city approximately $8,000, accor ....
State of Schools addresses the 4C’s of learning and more
About 100 people attended the North Royalton School District’s (NRSD) State of the Schools address, presented by North Royalton School Superintendent Greg Gurka. The event, promoted by the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce, was held on Tuesday evening, February 26, at the Performing Arts Center at the North Royalton High School School Superintendent Greg Gurka began the presentation by stating the district’s mission: “Inspire and Empower Learners.” He added, “Inspire Great are two words that are now familiar with the North Royalton/Broadview Heights communities. Our District c ....