Two Charter Amendments headed to ballot
Two of the three proposed ordinances that would place Charter amendments on the November 4 ballot have been adopted by the North Royalton City Council. The city’s Charter Review Commission made their recommended three charter amendments, which were introduced in ordinance form at the April 15 City Council meeting. Discussion and input took place on all three measures until the May 20 Council meeting, where two ordinances were approved and one remained under review. The first Charter amendment recommendation would amend the qualifications of City Council, prohibiting some members from servi ....
Annual George Modock Jr. Memorial Fishing Derby is Friday, June 6
The 20th Annual George Modock, Jr. Fishing Derby will be held on Friday, June 6, at Memorial Park. The fishing derby is named for George Modock Jr., an avid fisherman and family man who enjoyed sharing this hobby with his children. His family keeps his legacy alive by hosting this event with the City as a way to bring North Royalton families together to create lasting memories. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Kids will fish from 10 a.m. to noon, competing in three age groups: Ages 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. Trophies are provided by the City's Parks and Recreation Department. There will be hotdo ....
A few plots still available at North Royalton Community Garden
Now that the warm weather is finally returning, starting a garden is on many a mind. Planting a vegetable garden can help provide pride and gratification in raising food that is delicious and nutritious. It also helps individuals and families by providing a most pleasant distraction in the planning and building of a garden. Some residents in North Royalton have found it difficult to plant a garden in their own yard, as sun requirements, deer, rabbits and other critters may be a deterrent. One solution is to obtain a plot at a community garden. The North Royalton Community Garden was built in ....
Grassroots group looking to end property tax
An Ohio grassroots group is looking to end property taxes in Ohio and has until July 1 to gather signatures to place a petition on the ballot in November. They are looking for citizens to assist in that gathering. Earlier this year, many residents were shocked when they received their 2024 Cuyahoga County Real Estate Tax bills, and they saw the new totals due. The increases, some of which were more than 30%, were part of the county’s sexennial reappraisal. The outcry to Ohio legislators was noticed and several bills were discussed, but nothing substantial has been adopted that would help al ....
North Royalton ranked as sixth safest city in Ohio
The City has, once again, been awarded a top spot in the list of safest cities. This time it was from SafeWise rankings, which recently released an annual Safest Cities in Ohio report. Police Chief Keith Tarase received correspondence from SafeWise that stated North Royalton was rated sixth out of the top 10 safest cities in the state of Ohio. The missive stated that “your city earned this recognition based on the latest FBI crime data, and it’s clear that your leadership, first responders, and residents are making a real difference.” SafeWise is a firm that researches, tests and review ....
