Parade and holiday lighting ceremony canceled, but Santa is waiting for Christmas wish letters
The pandemic has claimed another beloved city tradition: the annual Lighting of the City Green and Christmas Parade event that typically takes place the Sunday after Thanksgiving and helps usher in the holiday season. The City Green will still be adorned in its traditional show of sparkling twinkle lights and holiday displays, but no ceremonial “flipping of the switch” will take place or event festivities, according to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. However, there is still Christmas magic in North Royalton. Eighty-six year old Don Ray has been playing Santa at Maria Gardens Center since 2008, ....
‘Superhero Selfies Board’ bridges the gap between home and school
It’s been nothing short of a turbulent 2020 for many local families, but one thing remains undisturbed: the talents and accomplishments of the community’s youngest residents. About five years ago, Albion Elementary Principal Vince Ketterer was reflecting on all the great things he’d heard from his students. Each day, they would excitedly fill him in on their various out-of-school activities and hobbies, like accomplishments in dance, sports, music, theater, Scouts and volunteerism, among many other deeds. Ketterer saw how proud they were to share their news. He got the idea to start a b ....
Historical Marker is installed at City Green
On Sunday, October 18, a ceremony to officially mark the North Royalton City Green for history took place. According to North Royalton Historical Society President, Don Harris, the original plan was to have the sign installed during the city’s annual Community Festival, but, unfortunately, the festival had been canceled, due to the COVID-19 virus. Commendations to the City and the North Royalton Historical Society from the Director and Board President of the Ohio History Connection were presented, “for furthering the knowledge of our state’s heritage by placing an Ohio Historical Marker ....
Care & Share continues Thanksgiving meal tradition in a different way
It’s a Thanksgiving tradition. For the past 30 years, the Care & Share Thanksgiving meal at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church has been a tradition in North Royalton. Those who are new to our city, who may be a shut-in or who may not have any family in the area, have found fellowship at Royal Redeemer on Turkey Day, and they are served a great meal. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thanksgiving meal will continue for its 31st year. “About a month ago, before I got the ball rolling for this year, I got in contact with my core group of volunteers and asked how they felt about doing this ....
City looks to Issue 1 for funding
The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted a resolution at their October 20 meeting that authorizes the Mayor to apply for assistance from the State’s infrastructure program. The assistance is for the 2021 Issue 1 funding year. This year, the project involves the West 130 Street and York Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Projects. According to North Royalton City Engineer, Mark Schmitzer, “The W. 130 Street Project is to build the lateral connections from the existing sanitary sewer on W. 130 Street (Strongsville side) to the individual properties on the North Royalton side between ....