After 400 years, we’re still giving thanks
It’s been 400 years since the Pilgrims landed at what they named Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts, just in time for the harshest and coldest time of year, and it would get worse. In 1620, 102 passengers on the ship called the Mayflower landed to begin a colony; only 51 souls made it to spring of 1621 and many died that summer. These Englishmen were shopkeepers and knew nothing of farming, fishing, hunting, and surviving. An English-speaking Abenaki native, Samoset helped the new, starving, frightened, colonists form an alliance with the local Wampanoags. Samoset introduced Tisquantum Squanto ....
NRHS construction project complete
Community Invited to Open House on December 22
The North Royalton High School project is complete after a three year transformation of the entire campus. The community is welcome to a grand opening with self-guided tours on Wednesday, December 22 from 4-6:30 p.m. Last spring, additional phases of interior renovations were completed and turned over to the District. This includes the new first and second floor humanities wing housing social studies, English, and world language classrooms along with centralized hub areas and a humanities teacher hub. Existin ....
Election results in new makeup of Council, School Board
The voters have spoken. With the results of the November election, the City of North Royalton will have two new Council members and the North Royalton Board of Education will have two new Board members. The following are the unofficial election results from the November 2 election: 48 NORTH ROYALTON Proposed Charter Amendment City of North Royalton A majority affirmative vote is required for passage. Shall Article XII, Subsection (b)(2) of the Charter of the City of North Royalton be amended by adopting a new Master Land Use Plan and Zoning Map for re-zon ....
Local merchants to take part in Small Business Saturday
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 27. It’s the eleventh annual Small Business Saturday, a registered trademark of American Express, where shoppers are encouraged to support their local small businesses. It’s not only a great time for residents to patronize North Royalton businesses, but also to get a start in holiday shopping! In North Royalton, small business rules. According to Tom Jordan, North Royalton Community Development Director, “with very few exceptions, most can be classified as small businesses. There are very few with more than one hundred employees. In North Royal ....
Holiday Lighting and Parade to kick off Christmas season
When you drive by the City Green at the triangle of Royalton Road, Ridge Road, and Bennett Road, you will see that crews from the City parks and recreation have been working hard to prepare the Green for the 20th Holiday Lighting. The City Green and gazebo will be dressed in its holiday best for all residents and travelers to enjoy. The whole City of North Royalton and friends are invited to come and see the 2021 Holiday Parade and Lighting on Sunday, November 28, at the City Green at 4:15 p.m. Come on out and enjoy the music, the hot chocolate and donuts at Judy’s Chocolate House, the para ....
