2023-24 Deer stats declining from prior season
With the recent close of the deer hunting season, the North Royalton numbers are in. With this season’s end, North Royalton Chief of Police, Keith Tarase, reported the 2023-24 season’s update to Council at a recent Council Safety Committee meeting. The Ohio Deer Hunting Season for 2023-24, for archery, started on September 30, 2023 and concluded on February 4, 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, white-tailed deer are Ohio’s most popular game animal. The 2023-24 deer hunting dates are si ....
School Board News
The North Royalton Board of Education’s monthly School Board meeting took place on Thursday, February 15. The Board appointed Superintendent Michael Laub, or his designee, as the Board’s Hearing Officer for all suspension hearings and expulsions. The Board approved the following 2023-24 appropriation adjustments: Fund 006-Lunchroom from $1,381,167 to $1,502,167; Fund 300 District Managed Student Activity Fund from $560,000 to $590,000. The Board recognized the retirement of Kathleen Miluk. They also accepted the following resignation and retirement: Resignation Susan Orth, Cleaner, El ....
Happy 109th Birthday, Emma Kmet
Still Graceful and Still Grateful at 109 In a much simpler time, a rag doll named Raggedy Ann was patented and the novel, "Alice In Wonderland,” was adapted for the Silent Screen. North Royalton long time resident Emma Kmet was born that same year…..1915. Women had not yet been granted the right to vote, a cup of coffee was five cents and Ford Model T cars were just on the road. It’s been 109 years since then, and Emma has celebrated her 109th Birthday on January 31 in style and with grace and gratitude! As she says, “There’s a bright side to eve ....
West 130th travelers being detoured by bridge work
The West 130 Bridge project began on Thursday, February 15. The project includes the replacement of the bridge over the Rocky River, which is located just south of Valley Parkway, on West 130 Street. The Ruhlin Company, Cuyahoga County’s contractor for the project, announced that the closure of the area around the bridge is expected to be about 210 days, into September. During that time, West 130th Street will be closed to through traffic between Drake and Edgerton Roads. Motorists who usually travel on West 130 Street, especially south of Royalton Road (Rt. 82), detours to the area from Ro ....
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. ....
