News Archive - Royalton Recorder

Safety Fair and Open House promotes preparedness, education

Outside of the North Royalton Fire Department families and children gathered to meet police dogs and horses, pose for pictures with Cleveland Browns’ mascot Chumps and tour the inside of firetrucks. Meanwhile inside the station, organizations ranging from the North Royalton Family YMCA to the Ohio Department of Transportation-District 12 educated families about their services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16. Dating back to the ‘90s, the fire department annually opens its doors to about 500 guests to educate them about safety, preparing them to tackle safety concerns. The event also occurs ....

May 27, 2026

North Royalton City Road Projects scheduled this year

As with every spring, the city turns its sight to maintenance of the road infrastructure. This year is no different, with the 2026 Road Maintenance Program. Every year, the city develops a plan of the roads that are in the most need and sets a budget to complete those projects. Motorists might want to take note, as a change in travel plans may be in order. At the February 3 Streets Committee meeting, then-North Royalton Service Director Nick Cinquepalmi stated that the Road program was going out to bid, with bid openings taking place on February 24. At the March 3 Council meeting, the b ....

May 27, 2026

Council names President, looks for Ward 4 replacement

On May 6, the North Royalton City Council voted to replace the President of Council position with one of their own. Ward 4 Council Representative Mary Gorjanc will serve as the new Council President effective May 8. They are now in the process of replacing Gorjanc’s Council seat. City Council has thirty days to fill the vacancy or it will then be filled by Mayor Paul Marnecheck. According to the North Royalton City Charter, “Any vacancy in the Council shall be filled by the remaining members thereof for the unexpired term. If the Council fails within thirty (30) days after such vaca ....

May 11, 2026

North Royalton High School’s Royal Harmony Earns First Superior Rating in 23 Years at OMEA State Contest

For the first time in more than two decades, North Royalton High School’s Royal Harmony has achieved a “1” Superior Rating at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Adjudicated Contest—marking a milestone moment for the ensemble and its long tradition of excellence. The prestigious rating represents the highest honor awarded at the state level and reflects months of dedication, preparation, and musical growth by the student performers. Royal Harmony delivered a powerful and expressive performance that showcased not only their vocal talent, but also their deep connection to ....

May 11, 2026

Paul F. Marnecheck, II is sworn in as new Mayor

On May 1, just after midnight, the new Mayor of North Royalton was sworn in. Paul Marnecheck, previous Council President, was sworn in at the gazebo on the city green. The swearing in was performed by the Honorable Francine Goldberg, Judge, Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. About fifty people were in attendance. Paul Marnecheck replaces Larry Antoskiewicz, who retired effective April 30. Antoskiewicz, a 25 year resident, began his political involvement in North Royalton starting in 2005, when he was appointed Ward 5 Councilman. He then served as Council President, before becoming ....

May 11, 2026

City Council fills vacant Ward 6 seat

The North Royalton City Council has voted in the replacement for the Ward 6 Council Representative position. Councilman Mike Wos had resigned from the position, effective March 16. City Council fulfilled its requirement to fill the vacancy, or it would have been filled by Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. According to the North Royalton City Charter, “Any vacancy in the Council shall be filled by the remaining members thereof for the unexpired term. If the Council fails within thirty (30) days after such vacancy occurs to fill same, the Mayor shall fill it by appointment.” The appointment ....

Apr 28, 2026

School Board News

The April meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, April 16. The Board approved transition time for School Superintendent Michael Laub. Laub had 10 accrued vacation days between April 17 and July 31, 2026, to provide transition support services to Avon Local Schools. It states that “such leave shall be properly recorded, and during this period, the Superintendent shall continue to fully perform all required duties for the North Royalton City School.” The Board adopted a resolution, estimating the amount of District money, in accordance with “Chapter ....

Apr 28, 2026

Wrestlers Make History at OHSAA Wrestling Tourney

The OHSAA’s 89th annual boys’ and 4th annual girls’ state wrestling tournament was held at The Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus from March 13-15. This year witnessed some history again for the North Royalton wrestling program. For the first time in the modern era, North Royalton not only qualified three individuals to the prestigious end of season tournament, but all three stood atop the podium on Sunday evening after the conclusion of the finals. State placers for the Bears were Senior Tyler Rowles (165#), 6th place; Junior, Nik Kofinas (190#), 7th place; and Senior Anna Tsiramb ....

Apr 2, 2026

City Council defeats Senior Development Proposal

The North Royalton City Council unanimously defeated a request that could have led to a senior development in the southern end of the city. The proposed 120-unit assisted living complex was proposed for the Bennett’s Corners area. On February 4, the City’s Planning Commission defeated the preliminary site plan, proposed by Vermilion Ohio Acquisitions, LLC, on behalf of NR4C Ventures, LTD, but approved the Conditional Use Permit that would be necessary for the project to move forward. A conditional use permit is an approval from the City that would allow a particular use on a parcel th ....

Apr 2, 2026

North Royalton Boys Basketball Team Makes it to Final Four

The Ohio High School Athletic Association's Division Two Basketball "Final Four" will have been played out by the time you read this edition of the Recorder. You can read all about the game(s) in Dayton in our next edition. North Royalton won the Kent State Regional to qualify for the "Final Four" thanks to their 40-38 win over Brecksville-Broadview Heights. Strange how things work out. The Bears finished second behind the Bees in the Suburban League National Conference standings. North Royalton lost to Brecksville twice in the regular season, 51-47 and 63-48. And yet to advance, Nor ....

Mar 24, 2026