Council passes 2020 $44 million budget
The North Royalton City Council adopted the city’s 2020 budget at their March 3 meeting. Although Council has until March 31 to adopt the city’s budget, City Council has, in the past few years, adopted it before year’s end. This year, however, since there is a new Mayor and a new Council President and most City Council members, it was pushed into 2020, so all the new members could discuss and decide. “It’s the first time Council did it on this timetable,” said Council President Paul Marnecheck. The measure was unanimously adopted. The 2020 budget has a total of just over $43,9 ....
City to join State in Stake Against Opioid Lawsuit
City Council unanimously adopted legislation at its March 3 meeting that would join the State of Ohio to seek restitution for the opioid problem. The legislation states the city, state “and its communities have been significantly harmed by misfeasance, nonfeasance and malfeasance committed by certain entities within the Opioid Pharmaceutical Supply Chain; and the State of Ohio, through its Attorney General, and certain Local Governments, through their elected representatives and counsel, are separately engaged in litigation seeking to hold Opioid Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants a ....
Closing of Carrie Cerino’s is a shock for city, neighboring suburbs
It’s been nearly a month since one of North Royalton’s oldest and most treasured family-owned restaurants closed its doors, and the community is still adjusting to the change. Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante & Party Center, a long-cherished Italian eatery, nightclub and banquet center located on Ridge Road, unexpectedly shuttered Feb. 18 without any warning, other than a post on its Facebook page Feb. 19 that stated: “After sharing in the memories of many family events for over 57 years, Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante & Party Center will be closed effective February 18, 2020. Unfortunately ....
NR City Schools’ Bus Driver Bruce Abbott Named Ohio Bus Driver of the Year
Bruce Abbott, a bus driver for North Royalton City Schools, has been named the Ohio Bus Driver of the Year. The George Sontag Jr. Ohio Bus Driver of the Year Award recognizes bus drivers who exhibit outstanding leadership and professional conduct in the school transportation field, both in the district they represent as well as in the State of Ohio. “We are very proud of Bruce and congratulate him on this honor,” said Superintendent Greg Gurka, North Royalton City Schools. “He is a wonderful representation of all the outstanding people who work in our transportation department.” Bru ....
Berny Claridge is a centenarian
A little child holds up two or three fingers to proudly say, “I’m these many.” Youngsters look forward to their birthdays that mark the time of their lives; five years, then double digits at ten, teen years, 21, 40s, and 50s all seem to just rush by. Miles stone birthdays are notable celebrations with family and best friends, especially if you celebrate your 100th birthday. That’s a lot of candles to blow out. Berny Claridge, a petite little lady with quick wit and laughing eyes, celebrated her 100th birthday. Her five children and their spouses, twelve grandchildren, nine great-g ....