NRHS Educator and Student Honored for Excellence in Computing and Technology
North Royalton High School teacher Jeff Rhodes and student Naisha Chopra have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in computing and technology education. Jeff Rhodes, a dedicated educator at North Royalton High School, has been named a recipient of the NCWIT AiC Educator Award, a prestigious honor recognizing his commitment to encouraging students facing barriers to participate in technology. As part of this distinguished community of over 1,000 award recipients nationwide, Rhodes will receive a $250 cash prize from the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCW ....
Abbey Road gravity sewer project begins
One of the two sewer projects on Abbey Road has begun. The Gravity Sewer Project has started, while another part of the Wastewater projects, the Sanitary Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvement Project, has been paused for further review. The remaining project, the Abbey Road Sanitary Force Main Project originally included the conversion of one of the City’s two Wastewater Treatment Plants into a pumping station. In 2023, Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz said that if the City kept “B” Plant as a treatment plant, it would have cost the City millions of dollars more in repair and updates, as wel ....
NRES Kicks Off 3rd Annual Whole School Book Club with The Mouse and the Motorcycle
North Royalton Elementary School (NRES) has officially launched its 3rd Annual Whole School Book Club, bringing students, families, and staff together for a shared reading experience. This year, the school is diving into Beverly Cleary’s beloved classic, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, thanks to the generous support of the Ellie Rechkemmer Grant, which provided a copy of the book for every family. The Whole School Book Club is designed to foster a love of reading and strengthen connections between school and home. Each family is encouraged to set aside time throughout February to read the book ....
At 110 years of age, Emma Kmet is a Supercentenarian
Cleveland’s population was over five-hundred thousand, and it was the sixth largest city in the United States. The Tremont area on Cleveland’s west side was growing and bustling with people living, working, and creating families that would contribute to the fabric of the area. Paul Demian was one of the many merchants in the area. He had a small meat market and grocery store. He and his wife Suzanna were raising a family of daughters, Ellen, Elsie, Selma, and Emma, who was born on January 31, 1915. Emma Blanche Demian is now 110 years old. What a wealth of memories and experiences have bee ....
One injured in Harbour Light condo fire
One North Royalton Resident was injured after a fire broke out at the Harbour Light Condominiums on Abbey Road. The fire took place on Thursday, January 23. North Royalton Fire Department officials reported that the call came in at just after 9 a.m. According to Fire Chief, Bob Chegan, the fire started in the living room, traveled up the stairwell into the second floor. He said that there was major damage in the kitchen. “The fire was quickly contained to the room of origin by Engine 2’s crew, who were able to knock it down with the tank water on board their engine. The occupant was transp ....
