Mayor Reinstates Safety Director Position
Mayor Paul Marnecheck has reinstated the position of Director of Public Safety for the City of North Royalton. The duties of the position have been undertaken by the Mayor over the past several years; but in the past, Mayors have taken the option to relinquish those duties to the new position. The last time the City had the position of Director of Public Safety was prior to 2020, under then-Mayor Bob Stefanik. Marnecheck introduced legislation in May to repeal Section 230.06 of the City’s codified ordinances, which establishes the duties of the Director of Public Safety as those listed un ....
Time Capsule sealed in 1976 is opened 50 years later on July 3
The North Royalton 1976 Bicentennial Time Capsule, which was sealed 50 years ago, was opened on July 3 at the North Royalton Historical Society, as part of the Home Days Celebration and the 250th anniversary of America. Historical Society President Georgia Viehbeck, Assistant Heidi Michalske, and Mayor Paul Marnecheck were on hand for the opening of the time capsule, as dozens of excited guests in attendance watched with anticipation of what would be inside. Mayor Marnecheck welcomed guests and noted that in 1976, the population of North Royalton was half of what it is today. He then pointed o ....
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 ....
