News Archive - Royalton Recorder

School Board News

The North Royalton Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 12. The Board accepted bids for general liability, fleet and umbrella insurance from Alera Group Company for the insurance contract for the District from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The Board approved the endorsements to the District’s liability policy to include: North Royalton Athletic Boosters, North Royalton Band Boosters, North Royalton Choir Boosters, North Royalton Elementary School PTA, North Royalton Middle School PTA, North Royalton High School PTA, North Royalton Early Childhood PTA, No ....

Jun 23, 2025

Nick Phillips retires as Commander of North Royalton CERT

Local Attorney Nick Phillips is retiring from the North Royalton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), as Commander. Phillips has held that position since the group’s inception. North Royalton CERT has been in existence since 2003. It was established through the encouragement of the U.S. Congress, under the auspices of the Secretary of Homeland Security and FEMA. The volunteer-based organization was formed to assist the community in the event of a disaster. “Being a CERT member is truly a noble calling,” said Phillips. “Our motto has always been “train and wait.” At the CERT ....

Jun 23, 2025

Addition of Dunkin’ Donuts and Jimmy John’s Proposed

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer Nashville-based Development Management Group LLC has proposed a Dunkin’ Donuts on Royalton Road, just west of Bennett Road, and a Jimmy John’s sandwich shop, on Bennett Road, just south of Royalton Road, on the west side of the street. Both proposals include a drive-thru. The proposed Dunkin’ Donuts will be located about three miles from the Strongsville Dunkin’ Donuts at 13128 Royalton Road and three miles from the Broadview Heights Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 1057 W. Royalton Road. The proposals were submitted to the North Royalton Plann ....

Jun 23, 2025

City road projects affect driver options

Several road and sewer projects are causing motorists to make some choices to best maneuver in the City this summer. As usual with these types of projects, detours will need to be heeded, in order to prevent delays. State Road Bridge Deck Repair and Rehabilitation According to the North Royalton Engineering Department, “Construction is ongoing for the re-decking of the State Road bridge over the Ohio Turnpike. Construction is scheduled to be ongoing to November. In addition to replacing the existing bridge deck, proper 5-foot-wide sidewalks will be installed on the new structure to provide ....

Jun 23, 2025

2025 North Royalton High School Senior Prom

The 2025 Class of North Royalton High School held their Prom on Saturday, May 24, at the Weymouth Country Club.

Jun 4, 2025

School Board News

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer The May meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, May 15. The Board approved the 2025 five-year forecast. The Board approved the following 2024-25 appropriation adjustments: Fund 200 Student Managed Student Activity Fund, from $500,000.00 to $560,000.00; Fund 003 Permanent Improvement from $1,800,000.00 to $2,789,501.12 (increased for High School boiler replacement and auditorium theatrical lighting). The Board approved the following retirements and resignations: Resignations: Alyssa Beck/Intervention Specialis ....

Jun 3, 2025

Two Charter Amendments headed to ballot

Two of the three proposed ordinances that would place Charter amendments on the November 4 ballot have been adopted by the North Royalton City Council. The city’s Charter Review Commission made their recommended three charter amendments, which were introduced in ordinance form at the April 15 City Council meeting. Discussion and input took place on all three measures until the May 20 Council meeting, where two ordinances were approved and one remained under review. The first Charter amendment recommendation would amend the qualifications of City Council, prohibiting some members from servi ....

Jun 2, 2025

Annual George Modock Jr. Memorial Fishing Derby is Friday, June 6

The 20th Annual George Modock, Jr. Fishing Derby will be held on Friday, June 6, at Memorial Park. The fishing derby is named for George Modock Jr., an avid fisherman and family man who enjoyed sharing this hobby with his children. His family keeps his legacy alive by hosting this event with the City as a way to bring North Royalton families together to create lasting memories. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Kids will fish from 10 a.m. to noon, competing in three age groups: Ages 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. Trophies are provided by the City's Parks and Recreation Department. There will be hotdo ....

Jun 2, 2025

A few plots still available at North Royalton Community Garden

Now that the warm weather is finally returning, starting a garden is on many a mind. Planting a vegetable garden can help provide pride and gratification in raising food that is delicious and nutritious. It also helps individuals and families by providing a most pleasant distraction in the planning and building of a garden. Some residents in North Royalton have found it difficult to plant a garden in their own yard, as sun requirements, deer, rabbits and other critters may be a deterrent. One solution is to obtain a plot at a community garden. The North Royalton Community Garden was built in ....

May 20, 2025

Grassroots group looking to end property tax

An Ohio grassroots group is looking to end property taxes in Ohio and has until July 1 to gather signatures to place a petition on the ballot in November. They are looking for citizens to assist in that gathering. Earlier this year, many residents were shocked when they received their 2024 Cuyahoga County Real Estate Tax bills, and they saw the new totals due. The increases, some of which were more than 30%, were part of the county’s sexennial reappraisal. The outcry to Ohio legislators was noticed and several bills were discussed, but nothing substantial has been adopted that would help al ....

May 20, 2025