North Royalton pays tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day
North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik and members of Veterans of Foreign War Post 3345 gathered at the North Royalton Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those service men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Mayor Stefanik told the assembled crowd that “we honor those veterans just by your attendance. Their sacrifices are marked with headstones and tiny flags that wave in the breeze. Their names are carved in the stones and memorials across the nation and on distant shores. They will forever be in our memory. They will forever by in our hearts. We will be forever grateful.” Among t ....
Historical Society buys property from closed Methodist Church
The North Royalton Historical Society (NRHS) is now the proud owner of the Smith/Rutledge House, which has served as their home and museum for many years. The house and .55 acre property was owned by the North Royalton Methodist Church. The society had the right to take the house and move it, according to Don Harris, Vice President of the NRHS. The house was originally occupied in 1858 and was one of the first homes in the area. The first floor and second floors are open to the public and represents life from 1850 to the mid 1900s. According to the History of North Royalton, 1811-1991, “It ....
Black Bear sightings hit close to home
Last month there were several black bear sightings in neighboring communities. On May 12 one was spotted in Portage County. The following day, there was a spotting in Hudson, then later in Brecksville and Hinckley Township. Ursus americanus, the black bear, is the most common species of bear in North America. They are crepuscular, meaning they are most active early in the morning and late in the evening. They are omnivores; eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, insects, grasses and meat. Most range in size from 100 to 400 pounds and are about 5-6 feet long and about 3 feet tall. They can ....
Loving our adorable furry friends - Fleas are a bother but ticks are also becoming an emerging problem
If you’re like most Northeast Ohio dog owners, you enjoy walking your pet along our many wooded park trails. But this enjoyable activity can lead to trouble for both you and your pet if proper precautions aren’t taken. Fleas and ticks are especially active during the warm summer months and can easily catch a ride on you and your pet as you’re out and about walking and exploring wildlife areas. Robert Lang, a veterinarian at Hart’s Animal Hospital once pulled 26 ticks and counting from a canine’s coat after the pooch spent less than an hour walking the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Vall ....
Lady Bears softball growing by leaps and bounds
This has been a big turnaround year for the North Royalton Girls Softball team. In 2017, the Lady Bears were closer to the bottom of the Suburban League’s National Conference standings than the top. This year, North Royalton has flipped the switch, softball wise. In 2018, North Royalton finished play in the National Conference with a record of nine wins and five losses. Exactly where the Lady Bears will finish in the Suburban League is dependent upon other teams, it will definitely be in the top half of the National Conference Standings. In the recent past, North Royalton Girls Softball w ....