Black Bear sightings hit close to home
Last month there were several black bear sightings in neighboring communities. On May 12 one was spotted in Portage County. The following day, there was a spotting in Hudson, then later in Brecksville and Hinckley Township. Ursus americanus, the black bear, is the most common species of bear in North America. They are crepuscular, meaning they are most active early in the morning and late in the evening. They are omnivores; eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, insects, grasses and meat. Most range in size from 100 to 400 pounds and are about 5-6 feet long and about 3 feet tall. They can ....
Loving our adorable furry friends - Fleas are a bother but ticks are also becoming an emerging problem
If you’re like most Northeast Ohio dog owners, you enjoy walking your pet along our many wooded park trails. But this enjoyable activity can lead to trouble for both you and your pet if proper precautions aren’t taken. Fleas and ticks are especially active during the warm summer months and can easily catch a ride on you and your pet as you’re out and about walking and exploring wildlife areas. Robert Lang, a veterinarian at Hart’s Animal Hospital once pulled 26 ticks and counting from a canine’s coat after the pooch spent less than an hour walking the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Vall ....
Lady Bears softball growing by leaps and bounds
This has been a big turnaround year for the North Royalton Girls Softball team. In 2017, the Lady Bears were closer to the bottom of the Suburban League’s National Conference standings than the top. This year, North Royalton has flipped the switch, softball wise. In 2018, North Royalton finished play in the National Conference with a record of nine wins and five losses. Exactly where the Lady Bears will finish in the Suburban League is dependent upon other teams, it will definitely be in the top half of the National Conference Standings. In the recent past, North Royalton Girls Softball w ....
A fun and educational day at the NRFD Safety Fair
When it comes to emergencies, being aware and prepared is key, and that’s exactly what the North Royalton Fire Department Open House & Safety Fair aimed to teach its attendees. Held May 19 at North Royalton Fire Department, Station #1, the event featured “touch a truck” opportunities with the city’s various fire equipment like the 107-foot tall ladder truck, safety displays, and representatives from several organizations including The Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management, the Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Unit, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, University Hospitals P ....
Community supports graduating seniors with scholarship awards
The 81st annual North Royalton Honors and Awrds Presentation was held on May 10 at the North Royalton High School Dan Calabrese Center for the Performing Arts. Scholarships totaling $70,000 were presented to 83 high school seniors by business owners, civic organizations and individuals. Here are the scholarships that were awarded during this year’s presentation: Zachary Antonio Karen Bergstrom Memorial; Carolyn Bajzer North Royalton Local Community; Heather Beeble - Mrs. Rosemary Dwyer Memorial; Brian Berish - North Royalton PTA; Alexander Berkes - Jack Leonti Memorial, The Modi Family; Audr ....
