City Hall ready for move to new home
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
The long-awaited move from the old to the new City Hall is finally taking place this week. City employees have been busy packing up their offices for the big event. The new City Hall is located at the old library at Memorial Park. The old City Hall will be open through November 6. On Friday, November 7, the old City Hall will be closed, although residents can access all city hall employees that day by phone, according to North Royalton Economic Development Director, Tom Jordan. “That doesn’t mean that the whole city is down. All others will be ....
SCHOOL BOARD NEWS
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
The North Royalton Board of Education held their October meeting on Monday, October 13. A presentation was given by North Royalton High School Principal, Mic Becerra, regarding the National Merit Scholarship recipients. Katelyn Einloth has been named National Merit Semifinalist for 2015. She now has an opportunity to continue competing for over 8,000 Scholarships worth more than $32 million. Klaire Roggeman and Lisa Twarog have been named Commended Students in the 2015 Program. A Letter of Commendation was presented to the two seniors.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL WANT STATE TO HANDLE DEER POPULATION
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
City Council unanimously adopted a resolution, introduced by Mayor Bob Stefanik and all of City Council, that requests the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to control deer populations in Cuyahoga County. The resolution comes on the heels of discussion that took place between local area Mayors and Managers.
Stefanik initiated the conversation in the hopes that leaders from other northeast Ohio communities will join him in sending a message down state. The message: the deer belong to you and the problems that the deer have created ....
LOTS TO DO AND LEARN AT THE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY EXPO
We are all looking for better ways to take care of ourselves and be the healthiest we can be. By attending the Health, Wellness and Community Expo on November 1, you will be able to see many exhibits sharing a plethora of information to help you achieve your goal.
The expo will be held on the same day as the 14th Annual 5K Bear Run/Walk, the 6th Annual Student Turkey Trot/Walk, and Mayor Bob Stefanik’s community breakfast. There is still time to sign up for the 5K Bear Run/Walk. Please see the ad on page 25 for details. Beginning at 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., a free pancake and sausage ....
SCHOOLS RECEIVE HIGH GRADES ON REPORT CARD
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
On September 12, the Ohio Department of Education released the school district report cards for the 2013-14 school year, the second year using letter grades. Although the Ohio Districts will not receive overall grades until 2016, the breakdown ratings are released yearly. The Royalton Schools showed an improvement over last year’s grades and met all of the 24 indicators, which measure student proficiency.
“To say that I am proud of the gains that our district made would be an understatement,” said School Superintendent Greg Gurka. ....