Historical Ridge Road home to be renovated
Unless a house is “For Sale by Owner,” it’s not extremely common for the current homeowner to meet the new buyer. And it’s even less common for the home’s previous residents to not only meet the current owner, but also the new buyer. But that’s the situation Scott Scheeff found himself in on August 15, when his historical Ridge Road home became the meeting place for his realtor John Carvaines of Howard Hanna, new owners, Ridler and Kloscak Properties, Ltd., their realtor Shannon Manacapelli of Keller Williams, previous residents and sisters Evelyn Schroeder Girard and Donna Marie ....
Long-time Royalton treasured seniors thanked at banquet
Instead of calling it “The Old Timers Banquet,” how about a new name calling the luncheon to honor North Royalton’s “Most Treasured Residents.” Whatever name you call it, the Olde Timers Banquet is held every year during the North Royalton Community Festival. The event honors residents who helped North Royalton grow into the city that it is today. Those who were invited to lunch on Saturday, August 19, at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church included those North Royalton residents who are at least 70 years of age and have lived in the city for at least 30 years. The Royalton Hills Lions ....
Schools choose architect for School Facilities Project
The North Royalton Board of Education chose the firm ThenDesign Architecture to be the architect for the North Royalton Schools facilities project. They voted unanimously at the August 14 School Board meeting. Willoughby-based ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) specializes in architecture, planning, and interior design. They also have an office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to ThenDesign officials, “our core markets include hospitality, sports/recreation, education, senior living and preservation.” The firm is not new to the school/city arena. They have been chosen for various project ....
North Royalton City Schools selected as one of Top 200 Entries In State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant Program
Residents need to go online starting to vote for the project North Royalton City Schools and the North Royalton Education Foundation just received word today that it has been selected as a top 200 cause in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant Contest. From August 16-25, the community will vote on the top 200 causes from this philanthropic program. The 40 causes with the most votes will be announced on September 28 and each will win a $25,000 grant from State Farm. If North Royalton City Schools is granted the $25,000, the district will use it for a program the ....
City, Schools to receive rebate for Ohio BWC
The City of North Royalton and the North Royalton School District will be receiving a check from the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (BWC) to rebate premiums paid. This practice takes place every few years, according to North Royalton Finance Director, Eric Dean. Ohio cities, schools and other employers are receiving rebates for workers’ compensation premiums combined at more than $1 billion. Refunds also were made in 2013 and 2014. Governor John Kasich stated earlier this year that he wanted to return $1 billion to over 200,000 public and private employers, ranging from $5 to tens ....