North Royalton High School’s Royal Harmony Earns First Superior Rating in 23 Years at OMEA State Contest
For the first time in more than two decades, North Royalton High School’s Royal Harmony has achieved a “1” Superior Rating at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Adjudicated Contest—marking a milestone moment for the ensemble and its long tradition of excellence. The prestigious rating represents the highest honor awarded at the state level and reflects months of dedication, preparation, and musical growth by the student performers. Royal Harmony delivered a powerful and expressive performance that showcased not only their vocal talent, but also their deep connection to ....
Paul F. Marnecheck, II is sworn in as new Mayor
On May 1, just after midnight, the new Mayor of North Royalton was sworn in. Paul Marnecheck, previous Council President, was sworn in at the gazebo on the city green. The swearing in was performed by the Honorable Francine Goldberg, Judge, Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. About fifty people were in attendance. Paul Marnecheck replaces Larry Antoskiewicz, who retired effective April 30. Antoskiewicz, a 25 year resident, began his political involvement in North Royalton starting in 2005, when he was appointed Ward 5 Councilman. He then served as Council President, before becoming ....
City Council fills vacant Ward 6 seat
The North Royalton City Council has voted in the replacement for the Ward 6 Council Representative position. Councilman Mike Wos had resigned from the position, effective March 16. City Council fulfilled its requirement to fill the vacancy, or it would have been filled by Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. According to the North Royalton City Charter, “Any vacancy in the Council shall be filled by the remaining members thereof for the unexpired term. If the Council fails within thirty (30) days after such vacancy occurs to fill same, the Mayor shall fill it by appointment.” The appointment ....
School Board News
The April meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, April 16. The Board approved transition time for School Superintendent Michael Laub. Laub had 10 accrued vacation days between April 17 and July 31, 2026, to provide transition support services to Avon Local Schools. It states that “such leave shall be properly recorded, and during this period, the Superintendent shall continue to fully perform all required duties for the North Royalton City School.” The Board adopted a resolution, estimating the amount of District money, in accordance with “Chapter ....
Wrestlers Make History at OHSAA Wrestling Tourney
The OHSAA’s 89th annual boys’ and 4th annual girls’ state wrestling tournament was held at The Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus from March 13-15. This year witnessed some history again for the North Royalton wrestling program. For the first time in the modern era, North Royalton not only qualified three individuals to the prestigious end of season tournament, but all three stood atop the podium on Sunday evening after the conclusion of the finals. State placers for the Bears were Senior Tyler Rowles (165#), 6th place; Junior, Nik Kofinas (190#), 7th place; and Senior Anna Tsiramb ....
