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 ....
82nd Street Theatre is a hot local ticket
There’s something truly special about local theater. Ask anyone who has either sat in an audience or appeared on a community stage and they’ll tell you it’s an experience like no other. 82nd Street Theatre, a ministry of Abundant Life Community Church, is no different, as leaders busily prepare for their 40th show, “Mary Poppins, Jr.,” featuring a cast of more than 50 children and young people, ranging in age from grade school to college-aged students. The production runs March 14-16 at the church, located at 10143 Royalton Road in North Royalton. 82nd Street Theatre has existed ....
Mario’s North Royalton returns to its Italian roots
Before Mario Dabramo opened his namesake restaurant in 2017, he spent 30 years working in the construction business. He had always dreamed of opening a restaurant, but the timing had never felt right, until it did. Like a true entrepreneur full of determination and oblivious to risk, Dabramo walked into the building that was to become his restaurant and asked the owner if she was interested in selling. She agreed, a deal was drawn up and three months later, Mario’s opened at 6031 Royalton Road. The spot has a storied history; it has housed a handful of now-closed restaurants like Caribbean ....
