Furry friends to take over City Green for annual Pet Carnival
A parade of leashed canines and their devoted owners are preparing to come to the City Green, visiting with vendors, enjoying refreshments, and participating in pet-friendly activities as part of the 17th annual Pet Carnival, sponsored by the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare. This extremely popular yearly event, which is set for Sunday, July 30, from 1 to 4 p.m., embraces and celebrates everything pet related. While the main characters are hundreds of canines walking the City Green alongside their owners, other household pets have been known to show up, like ....
New Senior Center project bids tossed
The North Royalton City Council adopted legislation that rejects the bids for the Senior Center project, which were opened earlier this month. According to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, all bids received for the project exceed the 20% allotment for the project and had to be tossed out, according to state law. Three bids were received. Last October 3, representatives from Makovich and Pusti Architects gave a preliminary presentation to City Council regarding the potential of the upcoming Senior Center and where they are in the design process. Earlier last year, the City hired the Berea architectur ....
Elek Springs Property Project to move forward
The next step in the development of the Elek Springs property project is expected to take place soon. The City of North Royalton and the Cleveland Metroparks have joined to provide this recreational opportunity for local residents. Elek Springs is located near the area of Royalton and Bennett Roads. In 2008, the City purchased the 14.8 acre property, called the “Old A. Elek Spring property,” located south of Rt. 82, west of Bennett Road and north of Akins Road. It was purchased for about $225,000. The money came from the City’s recreation capital improvement fund, which was partially fu ....
City and Historical Society team up with Wreaths Across America
Some like to celebrate Christmas in July, but others are setting their sights to December and making plans. This year, the city of North Royalton and the North Royalton Historical Society will participate in Wreaths Across America. They will again include the North Royalton Cemetery as one of the many locations participating across the United States. North Royalton Council President Paul Marnecheck is currently the Wreaths Across America coordinator for North Royalton. Wreaths Across America offered a few options regarding sponsorships that could make the event a success. The North Royalton H ....
Council makes changes in Tree Lawn Tree Rules
The North Royalton City Council adopted changes to the City’s ordinances regarding the removal and replacement of tree lawn trees. The measure was adopted after even more tweaking took place. Members of the North Royalton City Council have been discussing the changes since it was first discussed at the May 21 City Council Building and Building Codes Committee meeting. The amended ordinance was introduced by Ward 1 Council Rep John Nickell, Ward 5 Council Rep Heidi Webber and Ward 3 Council Rep Joanne Krejci at the June 6 City Council meeting. The measure was then placed on second reading an ....