Penalty increased for failure to stop for school bus
Now that the new school year has begun, drivers should keep in mind that when approaching a school bus that is in the process of dropping off children, they need to stop their vehicle. That goes for drivers who are facing the bus, or behind the bus. In 2020, the North Royalton City Council adopted legislation that increased the fine from $500 to $1,000, for those who fail to stop. Then, earlier this year, Council again adopted legislation that makes the offense a first-degree misdemeanor. According to the laws of the State of Ohio: • Drivers approaching a school bus in any direction must ....
136th North Royalton Community Festival returns for a weekend of music, friendship and fun activities
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we are back and gearing up for the 136th annual North Royalton Community Festival to be held August 26, 27, and 28 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. 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, “Invasion”, followed by “The Project” and ending with DJ music. The Invasion Band, a talented group of teens, ....
NR Police Dept. receives a grant for new body armor
The North Royalton Police Department recently received notification that they will secure about $11,000 in grant funding for the purchase of body armor and plates for the officers. The grant was secured from the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program. In 2018, then-Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the plan to create a new program to help Ohio’s local law enforcement agencies purchase body armor vests. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) agreed to support funding the effort through an expansion of its safety grant program. The BWC offers its Safety Intervention Grant ....
Animal Shelter specializes in animal care and control
The North Royalton Animal Shelter is a division of the North Royalton Police Department and is located at 11675 Royalton Road. George Stuart is the Senior Animal Control Officer. He and two employees work in the Animal Control Division. According to the City’s website, the Animal Control Division specializes “in animal care and control. Animal Control duties and responsibilities include: enforce all City/State animal laws; assist police with all situations pertaining to, or dealing with, animals; conduct animal complaint investigations; handle animal bite reports and rabies quarantine enf ....