Beware of Distraction Burglaries
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Recently, North Royalton police responded to a Patricia Drive residence where there was a report of a distraction burglary. Cash and jewelry were stolen when two white males distracted the older couple. The man was escorted to the back yard under to guise of reviewing a “water problem.” Meanwhile, the woman was confronted by the other male, who entered through the front door. He told her that he needed to go into the bathroom in the back to turn on the water. He then proceeded to move into another area of the house, where the theft took place. ....
Residents will see no change with regional dispatch
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Strongsville Mayor Tom Perciak and North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik co-hosted a grand opening of the Southwest Emergency Dispatch Center (SWEDC) on Thursday, July 10. This was the next step in the joining of North Royalton’s dispatch with Strongsville’s dispatch center.
The new location of the joint dispatch is now Communication and Technology Building, 13213 Pearl Road, which was once the old Strongsville Public Library. The result of the new center has been ten years in the making, according to Strongsville Service Director, Charles ....
Part of Ridge Road bridge will close for turnpike repairs
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Motorists in the southern end of town will have some fancy navigating to do soon, when a portion of Ridge Road will be closed. The Ohio Turnpike will be doing some repairs to the deck of the bridge that goes over the turnpike at Ridge Road.
The city received word that the work will commence on the morning of Wednesday, July 16, according to North Royalton City Engineer, Mark Schmitzer. The turnpike officials expect the work to be finalized at the end of the day on Tuesday, August 19, he said. The work on the bridge deck will be done by con ....
Homemade Ice Cream and Other Frozen Treats
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream, or Gelato, Frozen Custard or Sherbet. Summer is prime time for all of it, but in July, we can observe National Ice Cream Month. President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. During July and August, the amount of ice cream eaten is at its pinnacle.
The following recipes offer a variety of flavors to try. After your ice cream is complete, you can eat it right away, or you may want to ripen it, which allows f ....
City to receive turnpike noise abatement funding
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Mayor Bob Stefanik was elated when he was recently informed by the Ohio Turnpike Commission that North Royalton will be receiving funding for noise abatement walls. “We have been working on this for over six years,” said Stefanik. He noted that many hours have been spent attending meetings, lobbying officials and applying for grants to help mitigate the problems that North Royalton has experienced. “The hard work has finally paid off,” he said. Earlier this month, they received word that three of the four projects that the city applied fo ....