NRHS students surpass goal in annual Food Drive
“This was by far the best food drive we coordinated in over a decade,” said Jonathan Dietrich. “I'm so thrilled, proud and physically overwhelmed as my room is FILLED with food.” The food drive at North Royalton High School ran from September 27 through October 7. The goal: 2,021 food items in the year 2021. In previous years, the school would average 900-1,100 items. An extra incentive this year was a raffle of a $25 gift card. Every time a student dropped off an item in Dietrich’s classroom, they would get a raffle ticket. Each day, this spirited teacher would recor ....
County re-appraisals show increased property valuations
Cuyahoga County has recently sent property owners their reappraisals on their property. Notices were mailed to more than 489,000 properties in Cuyahoga County. As in many cases in Cuyahoga County, North Royalton property has seen an increase. According to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office, “Under Ohio Law, (ORC 5713 and 5713.33) the County Fiscal Officer is responsible for the valuation of all real estate. There are two cycles performed to complete this task. One is the sexennial reappraisal (every six years) and the other is a triennial update (every third year between reappraisals). 2018 ....
Meals on Wheels marks 20th year here
The term Meals on Wheels goes back to the Blitz of London in WWII. Most people lost their homes and ability to cook for themselves, so the Women’s Volunteer Service for Civil Defense started cooking and delivering meals to homes and military food trucks called canteens. The canteens were mobile, so the meals became known as “Meals on Wheels.” In 1954, at the request of the Philadelphia Health & Welfare Council, home delivered meals began. It was originally meant for folks convalescing from a hospital stay. Monday through Friday high school kids delivered a hot meal and cold meal on a ....
City Council approves union contract, pay hikes
The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation that authorized Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz to enter into a two-year contract with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Ohio Council 8, Local 3410 (AFSCME) as the bargaining representative for certain members of the Wastewater and Service and Building Departments. This is the second, of the City’s union contracts this year to be approved. Last June, the City entered into a contract with the Firefighter’s Union, the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO Local 2156. In addition to these ....
Health Fair and Family Expo offered info, products and services
Right on time at 9 a.m., the North Royalton Health Fair and Family Expo began with a free pancake and sausage breakfast, courtesy of President of Council Paul Marnecheck and his crew of fellow council members, Harry Swatzlander from Royalton Schools and Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. It was the first stop before moving on to visit a whole list of vendors. Each person coming to the health fair received a bingo type sheet listing the vendors. For each vendor the fairgoer visited, they received a sticker to be placed on a designated square. When the fairgoer finished their sheet, they could enter for ....
