Emergency Alert System Test is set for October
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be conducting an Emergency Alert System test, in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commissions on Wednesday, October 4. The test will take place across the entire United States. On October 4, the test is scheduled from about 2:20 p.m. eastern time. The test will be broken down into two portions, testing the Emergency Alert System capabilities, as well as the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) capabilities. That means that radios, televisions and both land lines and wireless phones will recei ....
137th Community Festival offers end-of-summer fun for the whole family
Are you ready for a fun weekend of putting work aside and just relaxing and having fun at the 137th Annual North Royalton Community Festival? Well, we are ready, too, and soon, on August 25, 26, and 27, the Community Festival will be held on the City Green at the corner of Ridge and Royalton Roads. Hours are 6-11 p.m. on Friday; noon-11 p.m. on Saturday; and noon - 9 p.m. on Sunday, followed by Fireworks. Entertainment is lined up at the gazebo stage for the enjoyment of visitors all weekend long. Friday night’s entertainment will kick off with the very popular teen band, “SOS” followed ....
Schools, City welcome new K9 Support Dog
With the new school year just beginning, a new face will be seen around North Royalton schools. Luna, a six-month-old Golden Doodle will be making her debut, with the beginning of the K-9 Therapy Dog Program. North Royalton Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), Alexandra Jezior, recently introduced City Council to the newest member of the North Royalton Police Department, Luna, the new K-9 Support dog. The dog is Jezior’s constant companion. She will not only be making her debut at the schools, but may be seen at various events that take place in North Royalton. “Therapy dogs ....
Record sales for 4-H Homesteaders at County Fair
Community support spurs growth and success of the NR Homesteaders 4-H Club
Homesteaders Dominate Market Competition with Record Number of Grand Champion Livestock Projects and Record-Setting Sales at The 2023 Cuyahoga County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction The North Royalton (NR) Homesteaders Club set records last week at the Cuyahoga County Fair, winning the most-ever Grand Champion market project awards, as well as garnering record-breaking support from the local businesses and individuals who came together to make history supporting the 4-Her’s livestock p ....Resident to make presentation on human trafficking
Residents are invited to attend a presentation by a North Royalton resident on the topic of human trafficking. Although, many may believe that this crime only happens to certain types of people and in certain places, the truth is that any type of person at any age and in any location may be trafficked. The subject has been in the spotlight with the recent success of the movie, “Sound of Freedom,” which tells a story about the rescue of children. Although human trafficking is often confused with human smuggling, which involves the illegal crossing of a border without the consent of the per ....
