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 ....

Feb 6, 2017

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 ....

Feb 6, 2017

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 ....

Feb 6, 2017

Thankful Vet stationed in Okinawa sends care package home

Wally Ohler is used to sending boxes - lots of care packages to special people all over the world, 162 countries. Ohler has lots of friends; the VFW, American Legion, private citizens, school kids, moms and dads who help sending those boxes. The care packages can only be sent through the United States Post Office in specially made and marked boxes specifically labeled APO or FPO. The Army Post Office serves the Army and the Air Force and the Fleet Post Office serves the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Wally has been sending boxes to the men and women who wear the uniforms of the United States m ....

Feb 6, 2017

School Bond Issue slated for May 2 Ballot - School Board schedules open discussions and building tours

On Monday, January 23, the North Royalton Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution that would place a 30-year, 4.9 mill school bond issue on the May 2 ballot. The bond issue is in the amount of $88,900,000 and, if passed, will build one new elementary school to replace the three existing buildings, renovate as portion, demolish and build new at a portion of the high school and renovate the middle school. The resolution was unanimously adopted. “There is no way to use current funds to complete the $81million in renovations that the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission has stat ....

Feb 6, 2017