City Council eyes electric bike regulations
The North Royalton City Council has been discussing the regulation of electric Bicycles (E-bikes) for some time. The topic came up last summer, after several youths on E-bikes were seen riding through crowds at a city-sponsored event at Memorial Park in a manner that some felt caused a potential safety issue. Although no regulation specific to North Royalton has been formed, the discussion led to the option of the city placing restrictions at Memorial Park. In Ohio, however, there are already state laws on the books. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), there are ....
St. Paul Grecian Festival set for July 16-19
The sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece will once again fill Wallings Road when St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Grecian Festival July 16-19. This year's festival returns with several exciting additions and enhancements designed to make the experience even more enjoyable for visitors. One of the most anticipated returning attractions is the popular silent auction, featuring tickets and experiences from some of Northeast Ohio's favorite destinations, including the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Great Lakes Science Center, Beck Center for the Arts, Clevel ....
School Board News
The North Royalton Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18. The Board adopted a resolution recommending an amendment to the Ohio School Board Association’s 2026 legislative platform, which contains technology-related language and the use of AI technology. The Board recommends the following language changes to be added to the legislative platform under Technology: “AI and Safety While AI-powered technology offers promising opportunities to enhance learning and streamline operations in public schools, research shows it also presents significant risks re ....
North Royalton Fishing Derby has a fin-tastic, fun turnout
Although a little sprinkle of rain came down at the 9 a.m. registration, within 20 minutes, attendees filled the perimeter of Memorial Park Pond ahead of the George Modock Jr. Memorial Fishing Derby’s 10 a.m. start time. To honor the memory of George Modock Jr., an avid fisherman, and to encourage children to learn the joys of fishing, the Modock family hosted the 22nd fishing derby from 10 a.m. to Noon on June 12. Suzanne Roth, Modock’s daughter, recounted how her mother initially created the fishing derby as a way to keep her husband’s memory alive and bring families together. “It ....
North Royalton EMS Levy will be on the November ballot
The North Royalton City Council has approved a resolution that will place a five-year EMS levy on the November ballot. This comes after they weighed two options to either place a renewal of the current levy, or place a renewal plus an increased tax. The levy will take the place of the existing 1.7 mill levy, which expires in 2027. The levy will continue to help pay for the EMS program, which helps to fund the salaries of the City's firefighters/paramedics, equipment and operation of that part of the Fire Department. The deadline for placing the measure on the November 3 ballot is August ....
