Man’s best friends of all varieties came to the annual Pet Carnival
When John Barlak’s wife, Robin, was diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago, the couple’s boxer pup Rosie was with them every step of the way. Rosie was supportive and a constant companion to Robin, who lost her battle with cancer in March. “Rosie would snuggle up with her, and I know, in some way, Rosie knew what was going on,” Barlak said. “She’s my first dog, and the love she gives is just incredible. She’s really been a huge help to me.” It’s this special bond between owners and their pets that makes the North Royalton Pet Carnival one of the community’s most pop ....
School facilities busy with new building groundwork
Since the passage of the School Bond last May, the North Royalton School Administrators and School Board have been busy with the groundwork that will result in a new elementary school building and other updated buildings. “We as an organization have to go through a certain procedure,” said Assistant School Superintendent Jim Presot. The preliminary report on a wetland study on the property has been received. Less than an acre of total wetlands are located on the property in various locations. The placement of the building and parking lots will be dictated by these areas. The Arm ....
CERT tailgate fund-raiser offers burgers, dogs and bats
The North Royalton Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be holding a fund raiser, Tailgate Party with Burgers, Dogs and BATS, watching the Cleveland Indians take on the Kansas City Royals. The event will take place on Sunday, September 17, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukranian Orthodox Church Pavilion, 9672 State Road in North Royalton. The group is asking the community to sponsor the event, suggesting that employers maybe host an employee party at the event. The following sponsorships are available: Hall of Fame - $1,500 with Premier Seating and tick ....
2017 Festival Pageant Winners ready for a year of service
The North Royalton Festival Pageant kicks off the festivities of the annual Community Festival every year. It’s always an exciting event for all involved and this year was no different. The special event took place on Thursday, August 10, at 7 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Performing Arts Center, and it brought together some of the finest youth in North Royalton. Nineteen contestants were very excited to take part in the festivities of the evening. They came for the chance to be crowned and represent our city in the coming year. The pageant promotes self confidence, and als ....
City acquires foreclosed State Road property
The City of North Royalton received a gift from Cuyahoga County in the form of a foreclosed property. The County transferred the State Road property over to the city, according to Mayor Bob Stefanik. North Royalton Community Development Director Tom Jordan said that the city has been eying the property for some time, as they learned that it would be going into foreclosure. Cuyahoga County will transfer foreclosed properties to cities, if no one else wants them, said Jordan. They originally had a policy that foreclosed properties would automatically go the city. They then changed the policy to ....