Akins Road Fire Cause Still Under Investigation

On July 20, a call came in at about 3:20 a.m. to the North Royalton Fire Department reporting that smoke was coming from an area on Akins Road. When the fire department arrived, the house was fully engulfed and flames were seen coming from the roof. Brunswick and Broadview Heights responded, as well as Hinckley, Strongsville and Middleburg Heights and Brecksville. Parma Heights EMS squad also responded. Broadview Road and Akins Roads were closed to traffic. There was heavy fire in the attic and visible fire on the first floor. There was no one home at the time. The house was being renovated. ....

Aug 7, 2018

St. Albert El Salvador Mission marks 20th year of service

Next year, 2019, will mark the 20th anniversary of the Saint Albert the Great El Salvador Mission, a group comprised of parishioners and friends who make annual philanthropic trips to the impoverished, remote Central American nation. Dates have been set for the mission’s next projects, which include on-site medical screenings and water purification efforts. The El Salvador Mission constructed its first community well in early 2000 and has since installed water purification systems at several local schools. “Some of the children walk upwards of 90 minutes to get to school,” said Mission ....

Aug 7, 2018

Pet Carnival brings joy to pets and their owners

  Everyone has a story – and that includes our family pets. For those gathered July 29 for the 13th Annual Pet Carnival hosted by the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare, those stories brought the City Green to life as hundreds of pet owners and their furry friends walked the grassy grounds visiting vendors, participating in activities and enjoying the warm, sunny weather. “She gave me life,” said Brendalee Salk of her 1-year-old Teacup Chihuahua, Miss Prissy, dressed in a ship anchor bandana. “She gives unconditional love.” Salk, a resident o ....

Aug 7, 2018

Bicentennial time capsule to be buried in October

Efforts to unearth a time capsule buried 50 years ago as part of the city’s sesquicentennial celebration have come to a halt. The time capsule, buried Sept. 23, 1969, at the G.A.R. Soldiers Monument in North Royalton Cemetery, was reportedly moved to a new location due to land restrictions set by the V.F.W., the owner of the burial site, which was unknown by city officials at the time of the capsule’s burial, according to an article in the Royalton Recorder dated Oct. 23, 1969. However, no record was kept as to the time capsule’s new location and officials haven’t come across any arc ....

Aug 7, 2018

Council eyes placing removal of term limits on ballot

When it comes to limiting the number of terms a political position may serve, does it ensure that corruption will not take place, or by doing so, do the voters give up the opportunity to vote on a candidate they feel most qualified? Therein lies the question. North Royalton Council will be voting in September whether to pose the question to North Royalton voters. Legislation was introduced at the July 17 City Council meeting that could place the question of removing the term limits on the positions of Mayor, Council President and City Council members. If this legislation is approved, the ques ....

Jul 23, 2018