School facilities busy with new building groundwork

Since the passage of the School Bond last May, the North Royalton School Administrators and School Board have been busy with the groundwork that will result in a new elementary school building and other updated buildings.  “We as an organization have to go through a certain procedure,” said Assistant School Superintendent Jim Presot. The preliminary report on a wetland study on the property has been received.  Less than an acre of total wetlands are located on the property in various locations.  The placement of the building and parking lots will be dictated by these areas.  The Arm ....

Aug 15, 2017

CERT tailgate fund-raiser offers burgers,  dogs and bats

The North Royalton Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be holding a fund raiser, Tailgate Party with Burgers, Dogs and BATS, watching the Cleveland Indians take on the Kansas City Royals.  The event will take place on Sunday, September 17, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukranian Orthodox Church Pavilion, 9672 State Road in North Royalton. The group is asking the community to sponsor the event, suggesting that employers maybe host an employee party at the event.  The following sponsorships are available:   Hall of Fame - $1,500 with Premier Seating and tick ....

Aug 15, 2017

2017 Festival Pageant Winners ready for a year of service

The North Royalton Festival Pageant kicks off the festivities of the annual Community Festival every year.  It’s always an exciting event for all involved and this year was no different. The special event took place on Thursday, August 10, at 7 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Performing Arts Center, and it brought together some of the finest youth in North Royalton. Nineteen contestants were very excited to take part in the festivities of the evening.  They came for the chance to be crowned and represent our city in the coming year.  The pageant promotes self confidence, and als ....

Aug 15, 2017

City acquires foreclosed State Road property

The City of North Royalton received a gift from Cuyahoga County in the form of a foreclosed property. The County transferred the State Road property over to the city, according to Mayor Bob Stefanik. North Royalton Community Development Director Tom Jordan said that the city has been eying the property for some time, as they learned that it would be going into foreclosure. Cuyahoga County will transfer foreclosed properties to cities, if no one else wants them, said Jordan. They originally had a policy that foreclosed properties would automatically go the city. They then changed the policy to ....

Jul 31, 2017

Annual Pet Fair pays homage to our animal friends – whether furry, feathery or scaly

The City Green is going to the dogs August 6 when the annual Pet Fair returns for its 12th year from 1 to 4 p.m. Though mainly geared towards caring for man’s best friend, the Pet Fair honors all animal companions and family pets with vendor booths, special appearances, family activities and crafts. What started as a small event on the front lawn of the North Royalton Animal Hospital by Medical Director Adam Hechko and his team, has grown to welcome more than 20 booths and vendors including the Cleveland Animal Protective League Adoption Mobile, the Cleveland Metroparks Mounted Ranger Unit, ....

Jul 31, 2017