Hunting down that perfect gift for that special someone

The holidays will look a little different this year, but that won’t bring an end to the tradition of hunting down gifts to put under the Christmas tree for loved ones. What are the trending gifts this year and what are the top items and gift ideas for our loved ones of all ages? With many residents working from home and not venturing out, they are finding more things that need to be done around the house. Taking care of a home project can make a very satisfying gift. Gadgets that might be of interest to people in your life who are handy or are looking for some items to provide a unique f ....

Dec 1, 2020

School Board News

The North Royalton Board of Education held their November meeting on Monday, November 16, via Zoom. One resident commented on how the District is responding to COVID-19 numbers. The Board approved a resolution that appointed North Royalton Board of Education member Jacquelyn Arendt to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2021. The Board approved the following 2020-21 appropriation adjustments: 022-District Agency, Sectional Disbursements from NE District Athletic Board, from $ 17,940.97 to $19,020.97; 019; Other Grants, from $178,845.96 to $194,447 ....

Dec 1, 2020

Council approves expansion of Stormwater Grant Program

The North Royalton City Council has voted to expand a current grant program that allows home owners associations to apply for grants in order to help subsidize stormwater-related projects that are deemed to be a nuisance. The program will now expand to include a collective of residents who live in an area that is experiencing certain stormwater problems. “We know some areas that would possibly benefit from this,” said City Engineer Mark Schmitzer. The applications for the grants, either from homeowners’ associations or a collective of residents, will have to be approved by him in orde ....

Dec 1, 2020

Santa’s Elves are Hard at Work . . .and Santa is waiting for your Letters

Since it has been such a hectic year, Santa asked the North Royalton Lions and the Royalton Hills Lions to assist him.  Santa knows all the good work the clubs perform in the community all year round, including scholarships, adopt a highway, a veteran’s breakfast as well as an Olde Timers Banquet and working with the North Royalton Food Bank to name a few.  The two Clubs eagerly agreed to help, following their motto “We Serve!”  A special red mailbox has been placed at the North Royalton Fire Station on the City Green to receive all of your letters.  It is quite a sight to see it li ....

Dec 1, 2020

The ‘Great’ battle against Covid-19

The line was not quiet during a recent telephone interview with Saint Albert the Great School Principal Ed Vittardi. In the background and from his open office window, children could be heard at recess playfully shouting and noisily chatting outside. It’s exactly the noise Vittardi wants to hear. He recently released a letter to school families alerting them that classes will remain in-person and face-to-face despite recommendations from the county to transition to remote learning. When making these decisions, Vittardi always aims to serve the best interests of his school community (which ....

Dec 1, 2020