Royalton Woods Residents help NR Lions Bring Easter Cheer to Community
The North Royalton Lions Club will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the North Royalton Memorial Park Playground. Ever wondered how more than 2,000 Easter eggs get filled for the annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday? It’s all thanks to the dedicated residents and staff of Royalton Woods, who spend an afternoon working together to prepare for the big event. This tradition, which has been alive for nearly 20 years, is more than just an egg-filling session—it’s a time of joy and reminiscence. As they fill the colorful eggs with goodies, resi ....
List of options available for replacing trees on tree lawns
City Administration came up with a new listing of trees for those residents who wish to replace their current tree lawn trees. The listing entails a selection of trees for the various sizes of areas included, as the tree lawns range from four to eight feet wide. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz reminds those residents that they may, not must, replace trees that have to be removed, due to damage or death. “The residents will be given a list of the approved trees when they come to apply for the permit,” said Antoskiewicz. He added that there is also a listing of unapproved trees, that are known to ....
City 2025 Road projects begin with bridge re-decking
As with every spring, the City turns its sight to maintenance of the road infrastructure. This year is no different with the 2025 Road Maintenance Program. Every year, the City develops a plan of the roads that are in the most need and sets a budget to complete those projects. Motorists might want to take note, as a change in travel plans may be in order. At the March 4 Council meeting, the bid of JD Striping and Services was approved as the lowest and best bid, for an amount not to exceed $105,070.80. The bid of Independence Cement LLC was adopted as the lowest and best bid, as well as Cross ....
School Board News
The March meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, March 6. A North Royalton resident and a North Royalton student addressed the Board regarding the Ohio School Choice voucher system. The Board approved the all-day kindergarten fees for the 2025-26 school year at $2,750.00 per year, up from $2,500.00 last year. The Board amended the adopted classified substitute and summer/temporary help salary schedule to reflect increases in the number of positions. The Board approved the following appropriation adjustments: 401 Auxiliary Services from $943,624.00 to $907, ....
Basketball season ends, but What a Ride!
North Royalton Boys Basketball Fans, it was quite a ride! Although it didn’t end the way everyone wanted, the Bears were two victories short of the Division II Boys State Championship. What a season it was! North Royalton had a record of 25-2 this season. They had a 24-game winning streak; a Suburban League National Conference Championship; and a District and Regional Championship. Plus, the team set many school records. But back in December, when the season started, only a few thought this was possible. Unfortunately, the Bears’ season ended with a 66-63 loss to Massillon Perry in the ....