City asks State for budget overage

The City of North Royalton has joined other Ohio cities in an effort, trying to encourage state officials to consider municipalities when they determine how to utilize a projected surplus of tax money in the state budget. On September 4, the North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted a resolution imploring Ohio Governor John Kasich and the Ohio General Assembly to distribute the state budget surplus tax dollars to municipalities. The legislation was sponsored by Mayor Bob Stefanik, Council President Larry Antoskiewicz and all of the North Royalton City Council.  The cities of Barberto ....

Sep 19, 2018

Council approves legislation to help regulate telecommunication facilities

Council unanimously approved legislation at their September 4 meeting that will help regulate new telecommunications  facilities, which include equipment, towers and antennas.   The legislation amends the city’s codified ordinances regarding regulations in public rights-of-ways. The new legislation amends Part Eight Business Regulation and Taxation Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Royalton, which creates a new  Chapter 883 Use of Public Ways by Service Providers.  The legislation states that “increasing demand is being made on the city’s streets and rights of ....

Sep 19, 2018

“The goal is survival.”

‘Just because some coward with no coping skills comes in with a firearm, it does not mean they are in charge’: Meetings address school safety strategy That key statement – and many others – were discussed during a string of informational meetings aimed at educating parents about the North Royalton City Schools’ newly adopted safety strategy. “I wish I could tell you that we could prevent and guarantee nothing bad would ever happen, but that’s not our reality,” said Assistant Superintendent Jim Presot to parents gathered in the North Royalton High ....

Sep 19, 2018

Lions Club honors member at NRHS football home opener

North Royalton City Schools made the first home football game on August 24 at North Royalton Serpentini Chevrolet Stadium a little more meaningful by holding a flag dedication before kickoff. The North Royalton Lions Club donated a 10 ft. by 15 ft. flag for the stadium in memory of Bob Serpentini, Sr. who served with the Lions Club for 45 years. He passed away this past June. After the announcer named those involved in the dedication, the American flag was raised as well as the Ohio and U.S. Marine flag. U.S. Marines and Lions Club members took part in the flag raising, and Bob Serpentini, Sr ....

Sep 4, 2018

Time to put safe driving practices in gear

Now that the new school year has begun, more attention must be paid while driving, especially in neighborhoods and near schools and areas where children play. Drivers need to be mindful of enhancing safety by following safe driving practices, especially in these areas. The North Royalton School District’s Transportation Department consists of a fleet of 66 Buses and six Vans, employing 50 Bus Drivers, eight Substitute Bus Drivers, three Van Drivers, and 4 Bus Monitors. The District is responsible for transporting more than 3,100 students each school day to 12 different buildings, traveling ....

Aug 31, 2018