City sets plans for 2024 sponsored community events
Even though it’s only February, the City Event Committee has already organized the list of city-sponsored events for 2024. This will be the third year the committee has gathered to offer opportunities for residents to gather as neighbors of North Royalton. Three events have been added to last year’s offerings. The Solar Eclipse Bash will take place on April 8; the Touch-a-Truck/National Police Night Out will take place on August 6; and a second Parkapalooza will take place on September 21. Here is the rundown for the 2024 Events: March 24, 1-2 p.m. Lions Easter Egg Hunt April 8, 1-4 p. ....
Safety Town plans move forward
The final push is being made to construct the new Safety Town. City and School officials have been discussing the future of the new and improved Safety Town program for North Royalton children for several years. It’s an offering that has been made available to children for many years through the work of the North Royalton School District and the North Royalton Police and Fire Departments. The Safety Town program may have been started as far back as the 1970’s and has been a staple to many children. It was originally housed at Valley Vista Elementary School. The program has been averaging ....
Resident dies in Sunrise Cove Fire
One North Royalton resident is dead and two others injured after a fire broke out at the Sunrise Cove Condominiums on York Road. The fire took place on Sunday, January 21. A call came into dispatch at about 2:45 p.m., reporting black smoke seen coming from the second floor of the building at 9600 Cove Drive. Dispatch advised the North Royalton Fire Department that a caller reported hearing explosions. The fire started in the first floor unit and traveled into the second floor unit. Mutual aid was given to the NRFD by the Parma, Broadview Heights, Seven Hills and Berea Fire Departments, accor ....
School Board News
The first meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, January 4. The Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Tax Budget. It then approved the following appropriation adjustment: 019 Recreation Facilities, from $83,175.55 to $704,118.13. School Superintendent, Mike Laub, reported that school was back in session after the holiday break and “it’s been a good week. . . The kids are back and in gear.” The Board accepted the following resignation/retirement: Resignations Adam Benne/Maintenance/effective December 26, 2023 Mackenzie Mayes/Cafeteria Worker/High Sc ....
School Board holds yearly Organizational Meeting
The North Royalton Board of Education held their yearly organizational meeting on Thursday, January 4. The Board elected Jackie Arendt as President of the 2024 School Board and Lisa Shuck as Vice President. The Board approved the appointment of Jackie Arendt as Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Representative. The Board approved the scheduled dates for the Work Sessions and Regular Board meetings. The Board established a service fund for 2023 in the amount of $20,000.00. The Board renewed the membership in the Ohio School Boards Association, effective January 1 through December 31, 2024. They ....