Harvest Fest gives one a warm feeling of yesteryear
September is that time of year when the weather starts to turn, the crops in the backyard or on the farm are ready to be harvested and North Royalton is preparing to celebrate. The celebration will take place on Sunday, September 22. The 17th annual Harvest Fest will be held on the City Green, located in the triangle between Ridge, Royalton and Bennett Roads. The event will run between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. The event is sponsored by the Holiday Lighting Committee. While the Harvest Fest is a 21st Century event, it reminds ....
First edition of hometown paper found and donated to Royalton Recorder
‘For a better living, North Royalton is your home’ A former resident, whose North Royalton family lineage stretches back to the 1800s, found something that has eluded civic leaders for years. Lucinda Shoaff-Bunsey, a 1973 graduate of North Royalton High School who now resides in Vermilion with her husband Bob, was cleaning out boxes of old things that her parents had given her. The boxes, being stored in her garage for some time, contained old family heirlooms including photos, letters, diaries and one extremely special document left folded in half near the bott ....
Long-time Royalton residents enjoy picnic at Olde Timers Banquet
It’s been a tradition in North Royalton for the past 30 years or so. The annual Olde Timers Banquet, which is held close to the North Royalton Community Festival, took place this year at the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday afternoon, August 17. About 200 long-time residents of North Royalton showed up for an afternoon of food and fellowship. How does a resident of North Royalton become classified as an Olde Timer? “North Royalton residents who are at least 70 years old and have lived in the city for 30 years are eligible to attend,” said Cindy Palmentara, chairperson of th ....
North Royalton City Schools shares program for free and reduced price meals
North Royalton City Schools today announced its 2019-2020 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Each school office, cafeteria and Pupil Services have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the Federal Guidelines are eligible for free and reduced price meals. Application forms are available throu ....
November 5 Election, Part 1: Mayors and Council President seats become available
The filing deadline for the November 5 election candidates has passed and candidates for various positions in both the city and school board, as well as Parma Municipal Court judge, have been named. The filing deadline for election was August 7. This article, Part 1 of our Election Series, focuses on the races of Mayor and Council President for the City of North Royalton. The position of North Royalton Mayor is currently occupied by Mayor Bob Stefanik. He will be retiring at the end of this year and cannot run again, as he is term limited out after 12 years in office. The position is being ....