Food Pantry thanks the community for unwavering support
Needless to say, 2020 was an extremely busy year for the North Royalton Food Pantry. While many people in our city may have been aware of the Food Pantry, it was the first time that they may have needed to ask for help because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “When the pandemic hit, we went from adding five new clients a month to five-to-seven clients a week,” said Terry Close, Mission and Ministry Manager at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, where the North Royalton Food Panty is located. “At the start of 2020, we routinely served 100 clients a month. Now we serve between 190 and 200 clients ....
City chooses new engineering firm
The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that would replace the firm that the city has been dealing with for many years that provided the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer. The ordinance replaces Richard L. Bowen and Associates, City Engineer Mark Schmitzer and Assistant Engineer Dan Collins, with CT Consultants, Incorporated, as consulting engineer, providing engineering services to the city, and approving the appointment of Justin Haselton, P.E. as City Engineer. Bowen has served the city since 2008. “It has been a pleasure serving the City of North Royal ....
Research on jail feasibility continues
Although it’s been months since the initial announcement of the closing of the North Royalton Jail and the turn around that came later, research on the jail feasibility continues. A brief update was presented to City Council at a recent Finance Committee meeting. Last July, Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz formed the special fact-finding commission to study the workings of the jail and provide the information to City Council. He nominated Matt Stuczynski, a Municipal Advisor who has provided the city with financial information for many years. He also appointed Chris May, Anthony Rohloff, Ward 2 ....
School Superintendent Gurka announces retirement
North Royalton School District Superintendent Greg Gurka announced his retirement effective June 1, 2021. At the December 14 North Royalton Board of Education meeting, Gurka announced his resignation. In an emotional statement, he said “I had a wonderful experience in my time with the district, beginning in 2002 as Principal of Albion Elementary School. My role in the district has changed a few times from Principal to Director of Personnel in 2006, and finally to School Superintendent in July, 2013. Through all my 19 years in the District, I have found that this is a special place bec ....
Winter Breaks offer options for making great memories
This is our last issue of 2020 and like most of you, I am shouting “Hallelujah!” as I leave this year in the rearview mirror without a second glance. Though we’re all more than ready for a new year, let’s make sure we end this one on a high note. Winter Break starts next week for school families. The days between Christmas and New Year can be a great time to recharge with your loved ones with some simple yet memorable activities. Here are some easy ideas to get you started. Hot Cocoa Bar - Clear off the kitchen counter and make a hot cocoa bar that lets the kids concoct their own sp ....
