Prepare now, avoid travel snags later
Spring Break vacations and warm-weather trips may have been canceled last year, but they’re so on for this year. But before you grab those car keys or snag those online travel deals, there are some things to know and preparations to make. Car Care Nothing ruins a road trip faster than car trouble. Gary Stinnett, of Royalton Automotive, provided his best car maintenance tips for long travel on the road. • Wiper Blades: Winter road salt and corrosive materials can build up on wiper blades causing them to deteriorate and not work as well, Stinnett said. He recommends swapping your blades o ....
School Board News
The March meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, March 8. A presentation was given by Middle School Principal, Jeff Cicerchi on middle level education. The Board approved the following 2020/21 appropriation adjustments: • 401 Auxiliary Services from $1,067,749.16 to $1,064,066.53 • 516 Idea Part B Special Education from $1,072,641.14 to $1,072,599.84 • 572 Title I from $368,719.13 to $374,966.79 • 587 Early Childhood Special Education from $22,941.24 to $22,941.14 • 590 Title IIA from $112,284.50 to $112,464.78 • 599 Title IVA from $30,145.38 ....
Local churches prepare for Easter season with precautions
The pandemic has made millions stop and reflect on many different things, but for Senior Pastor John Zahrte of Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, one particular focus stands out. “It’s that God is still in control,” he said matter-of-factly about what the past year has taught him as a pastor. “That gives us peace, the knowledge that even when our world is unraveling, we’ve still got a God who’s got us in his hands. We’ve learned that and we’ve learned that the church doesn’t end with a pandemic. It adapts.” His church community is preparing for a second Easter season amidst ....
Children meet with the Easter Bunny on a sunny spring day
Last weekend’s photos with the Easter Bunny event, sponsored by the Royalton Hills Lions, was the first large-scale event conducted by a North Royalton civic organization in more than a year, and its success was two-fold: club members were thrilled to be with the public again meeting new faces and providing a service, and residents were happy to support the community and bring their children out to an enjoyable event. The weather was also a bonus providing clear, sunny skies and spring-like temperatures. “They are very excited to be here with the Easter Bunny,” said local parent Janelle ....
NRCS and NRPD expected to make new appointments
In the next two months, appointments for two prominent positions in North Royalton are expected to be announced. The City of North Royalton is expected to choose the new Chief of Police, who will replace Police Chief Ken Bilinovich, who retires on April 2. The North Royalton Board of Education is expected to name the appointment of the new School Superintendent, replacing Greg Gurka, who will retire in June. Ken Bilinovich has served as the North Royalton Chief of Police since May 2017, replacing retiring Police Chief John Elek. At that time, he stated that he felt “lucky and blessed” to ....