News Archive - Royalton Recorder

Council reviews remaining Charter Issue for November ballot

In May, the North Royalton City Council called for a review of the remaining proposed Charter Amendment that was submitted by the Charter Review Committee. According to the City’s Charter, a Collaborative Committee could be called in the event of a disagreement between the Charter Review Committee and the majority of Council. The proposed amendment must go to the ballot, but the verbiage of the proposal can be changed before the amendment is approved by Council, which will then be submitted to the voters. Council does not have authority to defeat the proposal. The date of the Collaborative ....

Jul 22, 2025

New North Royalton CERT Commander is named

Ken Wolnik, Jr. has been named as the Director of the North Royalton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). According to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, Wolnik took over the post on July 10. Wolnik is replacing Nick Phillips who retired from the post. Phillips held that position since the group’s inception, in 2003. The North Royalton CERT 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 ....

Jul 22, 2025

School Board News

The North Royalton Board of Education held a second monthly meeting on Thursday, June 26 The Board approved the final appropriation adjustments for 2024-25 and the temporary appropriations for 2025-26. The General Fund showed $60,192,713.33 and the grand total for all funds for 2024-25 showed $74,546,306.10. The General Fund showed $63,060,231.00 and the grand total for all funds for 2025-26 showed at $77,379,175.32. School Treasurer, Biagio Sidoti noted that “we do this on an annual basis and we adjust our expenditures with our appropriations and set a temporary appropriation, starting Jul ....

Jul 8, 2025

Canines and friends await 18th Pet Carnival

Calling all pet owners, the 18th Annual Pet Carnival will be held on Sunday, July 27, from 1 – 4 p.m. on the City Green. It is a howling-good time, sponsored by Dr. Adam Hechko and staff at the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws at Play Pet Resort. This yearly pet-friendly event strengthens the commitment between North Royalton Animal Hospital and the greater community of pet owners and all of our wonderful pets. The annual pet carnival offers all kinds of activities for pets and people. This year is no exception. It’s a community celebration of pets and good pet care. There will be ....

Jul 8, 2025

Battery causes trash fire in St. Thomas Woods

On June 18, a trash fire took place in St. Thomas Woods development. The cause of the fire appeared to be from a lithium battery. According to the North Royalton Facebook post, “Rumpke truck was picking up garbage on Hilary Drive in the St. Thomas Woods development, when the driver noticed smoke and immediately ejected the entire load onto the street, to avoid equipment damages and suppress the fire. The Fire Department responded to put out the flames, our Service Department closed down the street. The driver was able to continue his trash route once the load was safely ejected. The cause ....

Jul 8, 2025

Grand opening scheduled for new Senior Center

The new North Royalton Senior Center is finally completed and a grand opening celebration is planned. The Center has been in the works since 2022. The project began with the April 19, 2022, North Royalton City Council meeting, where it was announced that the School District and City were in the process of securing an agreement to transform a portion of the former Royal View Elementary School into a City Senior Center. In 2021, Royal View, along with the former Valley Vista and Albion elementary schools were replaced with the opening of North Royalton Elementary School on State Road. The ....

Jul 8, 2025

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