BMV changes driver’s license procedures
Starting July 2, there will be changes in the procedures on obtaining a driver’s license. The changes are being made to comply with federal regulations and ensure greater security and identification protection. In the past, if one is renewing a license, they would bring in their own license, take an eye test, get their picture taken, answer a few questions and leave with a brand new license. The only change in that scenario, starting July 2, is that the license will not be available at that time, but will be mailed, usually within ten days. A temporary license will be issued at the time of ....
Graduates ready for next step in their lives
“Dream big and work hard. Don’t sell yourself short. Your goals should be so big they scare you.” That’s the advice Jack Nemetz has for next year’s graduating class of 2019. As Vice President of the North Royalton High School Senior Class of 2018, Nemetz is nothing short of a student leader. He walked the State Theatre stage at Playhouse Square on June 1, along with more than 380 of his classmates in receiving their high school diplomas. It was North Royalton High School’s 112th Annual Commencement Ceremony. “As Senior Class Vice President, I was responsible for the pl ....
North Royalton Schools specialty license plate now available
North Royalton City Schools now has its own specialty license plate! Customers may purchase the plate beginning June 3 online at http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/vr-sp-organization.aspx or at their local deputy registrar office. There will be an additional charge of $40 on top of the original costs for the plate -- $10 to be used by the BMV for administrative purposes and $30 to be directly earmarked to the North Royalton City Schools. Purchasers of the plates shall remain anonymous from any school database unless they complete a consent form to release their information to the schools. The $30 from ....
NRHS Sophomore wins the FBI Chasing the Dragon Poster Contest
North Royalton High School sophomore, Linsey Wu, won first place in her grade category for the Chasing the Dragon Poster Contest, depicting the dangers of drug abuse. Local teens in grades 7th – 12th were invited to create and submit a poster that focused on the consequences of using heroin and/or misuse of prescription opioids, following the theme, The cost of the Dragon. Lindsey heard about the contest through the high school club STAND (Students Together Against Negative Decision). “My time with STAND inspired me to be a voice for awareness for the dangers of drugs and smoking,” said ....
RITA offers Tax Amnesty Program this month
The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) is offering tax amnesty to North Royalton residents this month. The opportunity ends on June 30, according to North Royalton Finance Director Eric Dean. “This is an opportunity for residents who, for whatever reason, have fallen behind on city income tax payments to get caught up and pay their faxes in full without further penalties,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. Dean said that Ward 5 Councilperson Cheryl Hannon had seen that other communities had offered this to their residents. She inquired as to the possibility for North Royalton. R.I.T.A. was con ....