Police warn to beware of potential scams
The North Royalton Police Department (NRPD) recently posted a potential scam that has been circulating of late. They recommend that residents be alerted to the circumstance. This potential scam is posted on the NRPD’s Facebook page, and it is regarding the sale of counterfeit merchandise. Police have posted the following on their Facebook page: “Unfortunately, it appears that scammers are attempting to cash in on our Department’s image and likeness with counterfeit merchandise once again. Please be advised that the North Royalton Police Department DOES NOT sell branded merchandise to th ....
City plans events for 2023
Even though it’s only February, the City Event Committee is hard at work to plan and organize the list of city-sponsored events for 2023. This will be the second year the Committee has assembled to offer opportunities for residents to gather as neighbors of North Royalton The first event will take place in April, with what was called the Easter Parade. This year, it will be called an Easter Tour, where the Easter Bunny will appear at pre-selected stops to visit with the children, according to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. This year, a new addition will be the Splash Pad Opening on May 27. “W ....
NR school calendar will not change for 2023-24 school year
Although a local school district has changed their school calendar to include more holidays in the name of inclusion, the North Royalton calendar for next year will remain the same. Recently, the Beachwood City Schools added three new holidays to their academic school calendar. With the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the Beachwood City Schools have added the Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, and Diwali to their list of holidays and their students will have those days off when they fall on a weekday. Lunar New Year, known as Guo Nian, is one of the most important yearly celebrations in the East and ....
NRHS alumnus writes Episode of CBS TV's Hit Show S.W.A.T.
Back in his days at North Royalton High School (NRHS), John Amato loved his English and broadcasting classes, but never imagined it would lead him to where he is now. Amato graduated from NRHS in 2017 and took his passions with him to college. He went on to study media production with a minor in English at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2021. Since then, he has moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of writing and working in creative media. He started off as an intern at MiddKid Productions right after graduation, but was recently promoted to a writer ....
Tasers are subject of discussion for City Council
The North Royalton City Council recently discussed the purchase of Tasers for the North Royalton Police Department. The discussion took place at Council’s Safety Committee meeting. A Taser, also known as a Tom A. Swift Electric Rifle, is a handheld device that incapacitates a person by transmitting a 50,000-volt electric shock, according the Britannica.com. “The Taser fires two small darts, connected to the device with thin wires, up to a distance of approximately 11 meters (35 feet). The darts can penetrate clothing and, once they make contact with the target, deliver the electric shock, ....