City studies state’s new medical marijuana law
On June 8, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law, making Ohio the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana law. With that, local communities have been placing a moratorium on that law, in order to review it and see how it may impact their communities. North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik recently said that North Royalton will do the same, and introduce a measure that would place a moratorium on the bill, in order to allow city leaders and the city’s law department, opportune time to research the bill and its potential impact on the city. House Bill 523 was introduced last Apr ....
New school district theme announced to kick off beginning of new school year
The North Royalton City Schools are kicking off the 2016-17 school year with a theme that sums up the district’s mission: to “inspire and empower learners.” Launched at the staff convocation meeting on August 22, Inspire Great, will be two words that everyone in the North Royalton/Broadview Heights communities will see and hear because everything the district does will be focused on inspiring greatness. “We hope this new theme sends a positive message to our community of who we are, who we want to be, and what we strive to work at everyday,” said Greg Gurka, superintendent, North Ro ....
NR MY HOME
For more than 32,000 of us, this is a true statement - North Royalton is my home! The one event during the year that brings out more of our residents than any other is our annual community festival. From the opening ceremonies, straight through to the fireworks grande finale, thousands are drawn to the City Green to spend time with their families and their friends. Speaking for the Chamber of Commerce as the organizers and sponsors of the festival, and I’m pretty sure I also speak for the city administration and the police and fire departments, that our number one hope is that everything go ....
Players, coach ready to tackle a new season
The North Royalton High School football season begins on Friday night, August 26, at Serpentini Chevrolet Stadium against North Ridgeville. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. At the recent “Media Day” held for football teams in the Suburban League, North Royalton Head Football Coach Nick Ciulli gave the Royalton Recorder a sneak peek into his 2016 Varsity team. “This group is focused and has been together more than we have had in the past couple of years,” said Coach Ciulli. “It’s a very coachable group and they have bought in. They’re ready to win and get our ship straightened again. ....
Perfect “Dog Day of Summer” for 11th annual Pet Carnival
It was the nicest day of summer. That is what Dick Goddard, Channel 8 weather Guru and all time ‘Olympic’ supporter of the APL and all things good for our four legged friends, forecasted on Friday’s Goddard’s Dogs. True to Dick Goddard’s word, Sunday, August 7, was the nicest day of summer. Temperatures were not too high, low humidity, nice breeze and lots and lots of pets with people were having a great time at the eleventh annual Pet Carnival on the North Royalton City Green. Some folks traveled from Akron and Canton. The 11th annual Pet Carnival has been sponsored by Dr. Adam He ....