Safety Fair and Open House promotes preparedness, education
Outside of the North Royalton Fire Department families and children gathered to meet police dogs and horses, pose for pictures with Cleveland Browns’ mascot Chumps and tour the inside of firetrucks. Meanwhile inside the station, organizations ranging from the North Royalton Family YMCA to the Ohio Department of Transportation-District 12 educated families about their services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16. Dating back to the ‘90s, the fire department annually opens its doors to about 500 guests to educate them about safety, preparing them to tackle safety concerns. The event also occurs ....
North Royalton City Road Projects scheduled this year
As with every spring, the city turns its sight to maintenance of the road infrastructure. This year is no different, with the 2026 Road Maintenance Program. Every year, the city develops a plan of the roads that are in the most need and sets a budget to complete those projects. Motorists might want to take note, as a change in travel plans may be in order. At the February 3 Streets Committee meeting, then-North Royalton Service Director Nick Cinquepalmi stated that the Road program was going out to bid, with bid openings taking place on February 24. At the March 3 Council meeting, the b ....
Council names President, looks for Ward 4 replacement
On May 6, the North Royalton City Council voted to replace the President of Council position with one of their own. Ward 4 Council Representative Mary Gorjanc will serve as the new Council President effective May 8. They are now in the process of replacing Gorjanc’s Council seat. City Council has thirty days to fill the vacancy or it will then be filled by Mayor Paul Marnecheck. According to the North Royalton City Charter, “Any vacancy in the Council shall be filled by the remaining members thereof for the unexpired term. If the Council fails within thirty (30) days after such vaca ....
North Royalton High School’s Royal Harmony Earns First Superior Rating in 23 Years at OMEA State Contest
For the first time in more than two decades, North Royalton High School’s Royal Harmony has achieved a “1” Superior Rating at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Adjudicated Contest—marking a milestone moment for the ensemble and its long tradition of excellence. The prestigious rating represents the highest honor awarded at the state level and reflects months of dedication, preparation, and musical growth by the student performers. Royal Harmony delivered a powerful and expressive performance that showcased not only their vocal talent, but also their deep connection to ....
Paul F. Marnecheck, II is sworn in as new Mayor
On May 1, just after midnight, the new Mayor of North Royalton was sworn in. Paul Marnecheck, previous Council President, was sworn in at the gazebo on the city green. The swearing in was performed by the Honorable Francine Goldberg, Judge, Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. About fifty people were in attendance. Paul Marnecheck replaces Larry Antoskiewicz, who retired effective April 30. Antoskiewicz, a 25 year resident, began his political involvement in North Royalton starting in 2005, when he was appointed Ward 5 Councilman. He then served as Council President, before becoming ....
