Raising chickens is ‘like having a dog around’
Nothing says spring has arrived quite like the sound of chirping baby chicks. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to raise chickens, you’re not alone, even in a suburb like North Royalton where it is allowed with an exemption permit. “People like to know where their food comes from and urban farming and raising farm animals – chickens especially – is gaining popularity,” said Don Grace of Grace Brothers Nursery & Supply. The season of “Urban Sustainable Living” has arrived at the family-owned nursery and supply store located at 12905 Ridge Road. Adorable baby chic ....
Patrolman indicted after charges are challenged
On March 8, a veteran police officer in the North Royalton Police Department was indicted on perjury, tampering with evidence and falsification. He was previously investigated after a judge’s ruling last fall that challenged his charges of an OVI. In April, 2018, a man was pulled over for a tinted window violation and a non-operating license plate light. The man was ultimately charged for those two misdemeanors, as well as OVI, Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. The police initiating the traffic stop reported that the vehicle did not stop immed ....
Valley Vista Elementary holds “Out of This World” art show
Valley Vista Elementary showcased students’ artistic talents at their art show on February 21. The theme for the show followed the reading theme in the classroom, which was “Out of this World.” Each grade level was responsible for creating a project that dealt with space. Kindergartners learned hand coloring and intricate cutting skills when making astronauts. First graders used neon paint and paper for their neon Alien UFOs. The second graders used Modge Podge, tissue paper, gems and metallic markers when creating warm colored suns and cool colored moons. Third grade students painted ....
BlueLine Classics’ unique business takes you down memory lane
A true sense of nostalgia parks itself at 12492 York Road in North Royalton. That’s the site of BlueLine Classics, a business specializing in the buying and selling of classic cars. Even the most novice of car aficionados is easily awed by the classic sets of wheels lining BlueLine’s retro space. Their current inventory includes the likes of a 1966 Shelby Cobra, a 1969 Chevy Camaro, a 1965 Pontiac GTO and a 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS. Muscle cars – fast with big engines and a lot of horsepower – rank supreme. And even cooler than the cars? The rusted red Sanford And Son Salvage truck t ....
‘Great’ change coming to neighboring parochial school
Those on the journey with Saint Albert the Great and Church of the Assumption in Broadview Heights were treated to sight-seeing and some much-anticipated highlights during a recent Town Hall style gathering, the first public meeting held since the North Royalton parish announced it will manage the Broadview Heights parochial school next school year due to declining enrollment and the threat of closure. Staff and members from both parishes sat at attention in the Church of the Assumption pews March 5 to hear a progress report, roadmap and vision from Saint Albert the Great School Principal Ed ....