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NR Educational Foundation receives $25,000 grant to purchase adaptive bikes

State Farm recently announced the Top 40 http://www.neighborhoodassist.com causes that received the most votes in the Neighborhood Assist campaign. Each will receive a $25,000 grant to improve their community. In just ten days, 119,000 people cast 3.1 million votes in support of their favorite cause. As a result, 40 communities, in 24 states, including Ohio, will be getting an assist from State Farm. The North Royalton Educational Foundation, on behalf of North Royalton City Schools, landed in the Top 40 and will use the $25,000 grant to purchase adaptive bicycles for teachers and therapists ....

Oct 3, 2017

Credit card skimmer found at North Royalton gas station

In the world of technology come a lot of things that consumers need to be mindful and watchful. A recent incident locally was the installation of a credit card skimmer at a local gas station. “Skimming is a type of credit card theft where crooks use a small device to steal credit card information in an otherwise legitimate credit or debit card transaction. When a credit or debit card is swiped through a skimmer, the device captures and stores all the details stored in the card’s magnetic strip,” according to Creditcards.com. This credit card skimmer was discovered at pump #7 at the BP S ....

Oct 3, 2017

Big weekend ahead with Farm Tour and Harvest Fest

In just a few days it will be time to celebrate this year’s harvest of fruits and vegetables in North Royalton. It’s an event that has been taking place in North Royalton ever since there was a North Royalton. The celebration will be spread out over two days Saturday. September 23, and Sunday, September 24. North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik said residents are being encouraged to check out and support the farmers markets and farms that are located within the city limits on Saturday. The Mayor refers to the six locations as the “hidden gems” of the city. The six farms open for the tou ....

Sep 22, 2017

Boys soccer starts season strong

The North Royalton Boys Varsity Soccer began the 2017 season looking at a big task ahead of it. Their job, keep the tradition of North Royalton Boys Soccer alive. Through the first six games of the season, North Royalton is undefeated on the season with a record of 4-0-2. Last year, North Royalton had a record of 12-4-3 and reached the Parma District Finals before losing to eventual state champion St. Ignatius 1-0. From the 2016 team, North Royalton graduated 14 seniors. Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Jason Rutkowski says that loss to St. Ignatius still stings just a bit. “Even though we lost, ....

Sep 18, 2017

Hurricane relief efforts in full-force throughout community

As parts of Texas continue to recover and rebound from Hurricane Harvey, local residents, schools, businesses and churches here have stepped up to lend a helping hand. “It’s up to us as individuals, families and business owners to do what we can to help,” said Richard Hughes, owner of Richard’s Automotive Repair LLC. Hughes has opened up his York Alpha Drive shop to donations of necessities like bottled water, undergarments, clothing, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, infant supplies and animal food, which he and his wife will personally load onto pallets and drive to Houston for dis ....

Sep 18, 2017

City adds No Vaping to No Smoking laws

City Council unanimously approved legislation at its September 5 meeting that bans all use of electronic smoking devices, such as vape pens and e-cigarettes on city-owned property, including indoor and outdoor properties. “Electronic smoking devices, often called e-cigarettes, heat and vaporize a solution that typically contains nicotine, and are often designed to mimic the look and feel of a real cigarette, while others resemble pens or other innocuous objects,” according to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation. “The devices are metal or plastic tubes that contain a cartridge f ....

Sep 18, 2017

What’s on the Ballot November 7

The November election is fast approaching. The absentee ballots will be mailed out on September 23 and polls are open on election day, Tuesday, November 7 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On October 10, Voter Registration Closes and on October 11, Opening of vote by mail will begin. November 4 is the Absentee Ballot application deadline; November 6. All overseas Vote by Mail ballots must be submitted to be received by November 7. Also all absentee ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. Ward 1 - John T. Nickell Ward 2 - Gary Petrusky Ward 3 - Daniel R. ....

Sep 18, 2017

School Board News

The September meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on September 11. The North Royalton Royal Harmony sang America the Beautiful in remembrance of the events of September 11. School Superintendent Greg Gurka highlighted the Quality Profile for the North Royalton Schools, stating that this is the third year in publication. He noted that this district is “only one of 85 districts through the state of Ohio that take the opportunity to share this information with our community.” The Profile can be found on the district’s website, www.northroyaltonsd.org. A short prese ....

Sep 18, 2017

Deer hunting rules and regulations outlined

The bow hunting of white tailed deer has begun in the city. To date, 80 permits have been issued, three of which are deer damage control permits, according to the North Royalton Police Chief’s office. That is almost double the 41 permits that were issued at this time last year. At the conclusion of the 2016-17 season, 187 deer were taken in North Royalton, with the following breakdown: Ward 1, eight deer with a deer damage permit, 77 deer with a hunting permit for a total of 85; Ward 2, deer with a deer damage permit, 13 deer with a hunting permit for a total of 13; Ward 3, no deer with a d ....

Sep 18, 2017

Fund-raiser goal is to help area Rhizo Kids

The Ninth Annual Rockin’ and Rollin’ for Rhizo Kids - Night at the Races, will be held September 23 to benefit RhizoKids Ohio. When Jake Cirner was diagnosed with RCDP at six months old, his parents were devastated. Imagine being told your child will most likely not live to see his second birthday. There was nowhere to go but up so Jake’s, proud and determined parents founded RhizoKids Ohio. Their mission is to continue to educate others, plus raise awareness and money for research to help other children and families faced with this rare condition. With all the challenges they face, 15 ....

Sep 11, 2017