Council Continues Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Law
On February 7, City Council voted 6-1 in favor of extending the current six month moratorium for another six months. Ward 3 Councilman Dan Langshaw cast the only dissenting vote, stating that he felt the moratorium should be a year. Last June, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law, making Ohio the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana law. House Bill 523 passed by the Ohio House of Representatives last May 10, then passed in the Ohio Senate on May 24. The bill revises the Ohio Revised Code, authorizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes only and establishes a Medic ....
Gabby White crosses 1,000 point mark
North Royalton senior forward Gabby White had no idea what was happening. The Lady Bears had just defeated Brecksville-Broadview Heights 58-40 on January 28. The players shook hands with one another and the crowd was still cheering. When Gabby went back to the Lady Bears bench she saw signs that said, “Congratulations, Gabby on 1,000 points.” “I finally put two-and-two together and I got pretty emotional,” said Gabby. Gabby White became one of a handful of Lady Bear players to crack the 1,000 point mark on Saturday, January 21, when Hudson defeated North Royalton 59-50. The team dec ....
Cheryl Hannan picked as New Ward 5 Council Rep
The new appointment for the seat of Ward 5 Council Representative is Cheryl Hannan. She replaces Steve Muller, who resigned at the end of year, as he was planning to move out of the city. Two residents applied for the position. Hannan and Kathy King. North Royalton Council President, Larry Antoskiewicz noted that, “I am really pleased that we had two very qualified individuals that applied. Either candidate would have fared well. The difference, for me, is that Cheryl has been very involved in the community for a long time, with the schools and planning commission. She has a good grasp of w ....
Council eyes future of Old City Hall
A decision is expected to be made on the fate of the old city hall, located on the City Green at the intersection of Rt 82, Bennett and Ridge Roads. The building was vacated in 2014, when the city’s administration moved to the old library building on State Road. Mayor Bob Stefanik said that the city has been seeking funding to rehabilitate the building, but there are no grants to be had. The City Green has gone through a series of changes since the inception of Royalton Township, which was established in 1818. The area was the home of the North Royalton Baptist Church, which was razed in 19 ....
Middle Schoolers provide their mealtime input
It’s lunchtime at North Royalton Middle School. Today’s choices include a freshly chopped romaine salad bar, a chipotle chicken station, a variety of whole-grain pizzas, and numerous grab-and-go options like hummus, fruit, and assorted vegetable cups. Children drift in and excitedly scan the day’s offerings. Many go straight for the make-your-own salad bar or chipotle chicken station featuring brown rice and add-your-own toppings like black beans, salsa and lettuce. These sorts of lunchtime options – where students are offered more autonomy in their meal preparation and consumption ....