The filing deadline for the November 2 election candidates has passed and candidates for various positions in both the City Council and School Board, as well as Parma Municipal Court, have been named. The deadline for November 7 election was August 4, at 4:00 p.m. One position in the Parma Municipal Court for Judge, full term commencing January 1, 2022 is being sought by current Judge Timothy P. Gilligan. Another position in the Parma Municipal Court for the position of Clerk, full term commencing January 1, 2022, is being sought by Marty Vittardi. The time line for the November 2 election i ....
New elementary school ready to welcome students
Classes in the North Royalton School District begin on Monday, August 30. You could say the new school year begins a new era of education for parents in North Royalton and Broadview Heights. First, there is a new Superintendent of North Royalton Schools. Michael Laub takes over for Greg Gurka who recently retired. The excitement that Laub has for being a new superintendent, in a new district, in a new school year is boundless. “I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Bear Family! It is an honor to serve the families of North Royalton and Broadview Heights. I am very appreciative t ....
North Royalton boy, 10, takes 3rd place in international opera competition
Alex Cosma is like any child his age. The 10-year-old North Royalton Elementary School student enjoys playing sports, swimming and spending time with his family and friends. But Cosma has an extraordinary talent that not many his age share: opera singing. Cosma, a student of Olga’s Music Studio in North Royalton, recently competed virtually in The Elena Obraztsova International Competition of Young Vocalists. The competition took place in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was just one of four children representing the United States and earned third place, after moving to the final round with other ....
Cosgrove Family Foundation Donates $1.25 Million to Southwest General Health Center
Gift supports higher-level maternity, newborn care in southwestern Cuyahoga and northern Medina Counties Southwest General Health Center is honored to announce the charitable donation of $1.25 million from The Cosgrove Family Foundation in support of the hospital’s Maternity Unit renovation and expansion project. Construction is well underway on the transformative $17.6 million project, which will double the size of the current Maternity Unit while adding a higher level of care for moms and babies—elevating from Level I care to Level II care. When completed, the newly named “Cosgrove ....
NR Youth Fishing Derby draws a record crowd
Armed with fishing poles, tackle boxes, lures and their favorite lawn chair, youngsters invaded Memorial Park on July 23, for the 16th Annual George Modock, Jr. Memorial Fishing Derby. Eighty-seven youngsters between the ages of 7 and 15 turned out for the competition. “The normal turnout is between 30-35. One year we had 68 youngsters. This turnout is a pleasant surprise,” said Jason Swim of the North Royalton Recreation Department. “I think it’s another sign that people want to get together again,” said North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. “And a big thank you to the Modock ....