Grant allows NR Police Dept. to reopen K-9 unit
It’s been nearly 20 years since the North Royalton Police Department has had a K-9, but that’s about to change thanks to a grant program by Ohio native and Pittsburgh Steelers’ Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Yes, thanks to a Pittsburgh Steelers football player, or rather the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, the local police department will re-establish its K-9 unit as a recipient of a $12,800 grant. The funds will cover the purchasing of a police dog, kennels and a bullet-proof vest for the animal. The good news doesn’t stop there either. A chance conversation between North Royalton ....
State issues report card results
On September 13, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released the 2017-18 Local Report Card for all districts in the state of Ohio. The district’s Quality Profile was also released. This year, the report card from the ODE included an overall letter grade to each district. The grade is based on a weighted percentage of the following components: Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation Rate, K-3 Literacy and Prepared for Success. The North Royalton School District received an overall grade of a “B.”“I am very proud of the students, staff and parents of North Royalton City Schoo ....
Council looks at short-term rental moratorium
City Council introduced legislation at its September 18 meeting that would place a moratorium on short term rentals of residential real estate. The measure was introduced by President of Council, Larry Antoskiewicz and Ward 5 Council Representative Cheryl Hannan and co-sponsored by Ward 4 Council Representative Paul Marnecheck. According to the legislation, it was written “in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Ohio and the pertinent provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, the City of North Royalton has the power to enact planning and zoning laws that are intended to protect the h ....
Visitors walk, run to Health Fair & Family Expo
North Royalton resident and Giant Eagle employee Thomas Stredney walked the North Royalton Health Fair & Family Expo Sept. 29 like the hundreds of others in attendance. He too visited with the many health and wellness vendors on-hand that morning, but there was one thing that really stuck out to him – the free breakfast courtesy of City Council President Larry Antoskiewicz. “About 28 years ago, I went through a divorce and I was homeless for about a year and half and didn’t know where my next meal was going to come from. It was a very humbling time,” Stredney said. “So the free ....
Farm Tour and Harvest Fest promise old-fashioned Fun in North Royalton
It’s that time of year when the weather is starting to turn, crops are ready to be harvested and North Royalton is preparing to celebrate. The celebration will take place on Saturday, September 22, and Sunday, September 23. The Farm Tour and the Harvest Fest are events that all residents of North Royalton should visit. Residents are invited to check out and support what many city leaders have called the six ‘hidden gems’ of North Royalton. These ‘hidden gems’ are the six farms or fresh food stores in North Royalton that allow you to bring fresh fruits and vegetables from thei ....
