Cemetery refurbishing continues
The facelift of the North Royalton Cemetery continues. North Royalton City Council adopted legislation at their June 16 meeting that approves a change order regarding the one of the cemetery projects that recently commenced. North Royalton’s main cemetery has been targeted for a sprucing up over the past few years by the City administration. The cemetery is located at 6170 Royalton Road, and is one of two cemeteries in North Royalton. The City started the process to refurbish the stone outbuilding, known as the receiving vault last year. The building once served to hold the deceased over th ....
Mayor reverses decision, jail now to remain open
On June 22, Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz released a statement stating that the North Royalton Jail will remain open, as an understanding was reached with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 15, Correction Officers. The agreement is pending an opportunity for the Corrections Officers to reduce expenses and increase revenue. “I am pleased for all parties that we are now able to work together with our corrections officers in a concerted effort to address the historical, annual deficits in the operation of our city jail, “ said Antoskiewicz. He had announced the jail closing on April 29. Th ....
School Board News
The North Royalton Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting was held virtually. North Royalton School Superintendent, Greg Gurka noted that there were forty six participants in this Zoom Board meeting. He thought that they were in attendance to support those who were being honored that day. He said that there were a lot of people on the agenda being hired today and some that were retiring, making it a happy day and a bittersweet day. “We are honored and graced by the people we are saying goodbye to and I know the people we are saying hello to will ....
Playground and other recreation activities now open
Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz recently announced the reopening of the Memorial Park playground and pavilions. Other summertime sports are also now in play. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine allowed for the opening of the state’s playground on June 10, the North Royalton playground was open on June 13. “I wanted to make sure it was done safely,” said Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. “ I know many residents have been eager to see the reopening of our Memorial Park playground and pavilions, and I am pleased to announce we are reopening those, as well as our outdoor restrooms, Saturday, June 13,” said An ....
School supply donation program back for second year, expects greater need
The “Supplying Success” school supply collection drive is back for its second summer and program creator Stacey Kelley is even more driven this season to help local children gain the materials they need for a successful academic year at the North Royalton City Schools. “With everything happening in our country and in our communities, I sit and think, ‘What more can I do? How many more people can I help?’ I think about that,” said Kelley, the mother of two middle-school aged children. She created the assistance program last summer after volunteering at the local food pantry housed ....