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 ....
Community Garden Goes Blue at Cuyahoga County Fair
A Blue Ribbon was flying for the North Royalton Community Garden at the 121st annual Cuyahoga County Fair, which took place from August seventh through the thirteenth. This will be the group’s fifth blue ribbon. The North Royalton Community Garden received the first place blue ribbon for their display entry in the Community Garden Display category, along with a check for $100. The group received the most points, which placed them ahead of their competitor, Ben Franklin, from Cleveland. According to Community Garden Coordinator, Dejana Cinquepalmi, “the theme, ‘Harvest the ....
NRHS Marching Band in step for another superior year
North Royalton High School Marching Band begins its spectacular musical season with enthusiasm, camaraderie, dedication, attention to detail and a competitive spirit that consistently brings home first-place, superior ratings in the entire State of Ohio from the Ohio Music Education Association since 1990. This is a musical team that won’t let each other down. Why do student musicians come back year after year to work in heat of the sun, the chill of the rain, and the freezing temperatures with snow? It’s fun. Director of Bands, David Vitale, teaches music theory and is the marchi ....
Man’s best friends of all varieties came to the annual Pet Carnival
When John Barlak’s wife, Robin, was diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago, the couple’s boxer pup Rosie was with them every step of the way. Rosie was supportive and a constant companion to Robin, who lost her battle with cancer in March. “Rosie would snuggle up with her, and I know, in some way, Rosie knew what was going on,” Barlak said. “She’s my first dog, and the love she gives is just incredible. She’s really been a huge help to me.” It’s this special bond between owners and their pets that makes the North Royalton Pet Carnival one of the community’s most pop ....
