Neighboring parochial school ushers in new year financially sound
The first day of school is less than two weeks away for students of Saint Albert the Great At Assumption Academy. The new school year marks the official start of Saint Albert the Great’s multi-year management of Assumption Academy, which stood on the brink of closure last year. Edward Vittardi, who currently serves as both principal of Saint Albert the Great School and head of school for Saint Albert the Great At Assumption Academy, provided a full list of updates and progress on the partnership between the two institutions and the new changes that have been made in preparation for the 2019 ....
Furry friends and their owners revel in annual Pet Carnival festivities
It wasn’t just dogs who stole the show at this year’s 14th annual Pet Carnival sponsored by North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare. A variety of furry (and some scaly) friends made an appearance at the popular summertime event, including a Bearded Dragon, Flemish Giant Rabbits weighing more than 35 pounds apiece, galloping Nigerian Dwarf Goats, various egg laying chicken breeds and saucer-eyed cats keeping tabs on the many animals and owners walking the City Green grounds July 28. The beloved yearly event embraces and celebrates all-things pet and the bond be ....
Generosity on display at ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
The generosity of North Royalton residents and businesses was once again on display July 27 at a “Stuff the Bus” event supporting the “Supplying Success” community school supply drive. Led by North Royalton teen and member of Boy Scout Troop 526 Robert Pafford, the event was aimed to “stuff” a parked school bus with school supply donations. It succeeded and filled 12 boxes worth of school supplies, Pafford said. The “Stuff the Bus” event served as Pafford’s Eagle Scout project, which once completed, honors the incoming Saint Ignatius High School senior with the Boy Scout’ ....
Ensure your pet beats the heat this summer
As temperatures soar into the 90s, it’s important to keep in mind important summertime pet care tips. Our friends at North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare shared their summer safety guidelines. Avoid walking your dog in the midday heat Save your summer strolls for early morning or evening when the heat index isn’t as powerful. The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and temps are typically at their hottest around 3 p.m. Opting for a walk at breakfast or later after dinner is best for both dogs and their UV-conscious owners! In hot, muggy te ....
Grants allow ease in walking from here to there
In order to enhance the ability to walk around North Royalton, city officials have been working to get grants to help implement the plan. To date, three grants have been received and the three projects are in various stages of development. These grants have been awarded through the Transportation for Livable Community Initiative (TLCI), administered through the Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA). The TLCI mission is to improve the livability in Northeast Ohio’s communities through the support of NOACA’s Regional Strategic Plan and long-range transportation plan. This is done ....
