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Twelve bands “toot their horns” at NRHS-hosted Festival of Bands

They arrived, all 4,000 of them. Band members from twelve high schools from the east, west, and south; as well as the devoted band parents, supporters, and band enthusiasts enjoyed an evening of pure marching band delight. The weather was something you wish for and rarely get; not too hot, not too chilly, dry, clear, and completely uninterrupted by the whistles of any football referees. The 2017 Festival of the Bands, hosted by our own North Royalton High School Marching Band, at the beautiful, state-of-the-art Serpentini Stadium, brought music and magic to the city on September 16. The purpos ....

Oct 23, 2017

Construction manager chosen for School Facility Project

The North Royalton Board of Education has chosen Canton’s Hammond Construction, Incorporated to serve as the construction manager for the district’s facility project that includes construction, reconstruction and renovation of district schools. Cleveland’s Albert M. Higley Company, Providence, Rhode Island’s Gilbane Building Company and Mayfield’s Panzica Construction Company were also considered. This comes after the Board of Education chose the Willoughby-based firm ThenDesign Architecture to be the architect for the North Royalton Schools facilities project in August. The $88.9 m ....

Oct 23, 2017

Trapping of wild animals is now prohibited

City Council recently adopted legislation that prohibits the trapping of wild animals. The ordinance amends the city’s codified ordinances Part 6 General Offenses Code, Chapter 618 Animals, Section 618.12 Hunting Prohibited. Mayor Bob Stefanik said that the amendment came about after some residents reported placed traps in their front yards, near the street, where children could have been injured. Ward 3 Councilman, Dan Langshaw co-sponsored the bill. He became aware of a resident who set traps to capture wild animals, including raccoons. The new section reads as follows: “(a) The hunting ....

Oct 23, 2017

Deadly disease killing deer in area

Deer in North Royalton and surrounding communities are facing another challenge to living. A disease is spreading that is killing them in large numbers. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, “the first confirmed case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) was recently announced in both white-tailed deer and cattle in Ohio. The virus was diagnosed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL).” The first positive diagnosis came from a wild white-tailed deer buck from Lorain County. A large number of deer have been recently killed in ....

Oct 23, 2017

Health Fair and Family Expo with Bear Run Highlights

When the North Royalton Health Fair and Family Expo started eight years ago, its mission was simple: Raise awareness of the many resources residents have available to them. It was 2009, the economy had tanked, and individuals and families were hurting. “Our goal has always been to make a positive difference in someone’s life,” said Christine Coniglio, an Expo coordinator and the director of marketing and community outreach for Sports Rehabilitation Consultants, a co-sponsor of the Expo. “If we can help even just one person find the appropriate resources he or she needs, it is worth al ....

Oct 3, 2017

St. Albert Pet Blessing honors special friends

St. Albert the Great Church paid some extra special attention to its four-legged friends with a special Pet Blessing in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Recognized by Catholics as the Patron Saint of Animals and Ecology, St. Francis of Assisi was canonized in 1228 by Pope Gregory IX and recognized again, several years later, by Pope John Paul II. St. Francis of Assisi is viewed by many as one of the most recognized and beloved saints. His Feast Day is celebrated each year on October 4. Parishioners gathered with their leashed and caged pets on the front lawn of St. Albert the ....

Oct 3, 2017

Harvest Fest tradition continues with some additions

The annual Harvest Fest on the North Royalton City Green was a bit “unusual” this year. Let’s start with the weather. The high temperature on Sunday, September 24, Harvest Fest Sunday, was 93 degrees, a record high. Camille Price, the chairperson of the Harvest Fest said, “I can remember plenty of years when I would wear a jacket or a winter coat for the Harvest Fest, especially early in the morning. We’ve never experienced anything like this heat.” But, in the past 13 years, the Harvest Fest has never been rained out. There was a demand for North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik and ....

Oct 3, 2017

School report card improves in some areas

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently released the School Report Cards for Ohio school districts for the 2016-2017 academic year, as well as the Quality Profile. The North Royalton School District received an overall grade of “B” for achievement and “B” for progress, which were the same as the 2015-16 report. The North Royalton School District met 16 of 24 Standards. They ranked 57 out of 608 school districts in the state and received a Performance Index of 101.091, up from last year’s 98.823. They received a rating of 102.561 for the 2014-15 school year. “Colleges and e ....

Oct 3, 2017

NRFD to wrap up Fire Prevention Week with Open House on Oct. 14

The North Royalton Fire Department will be hosting an Open House to wrap up Fire Prevention Week. The Open House will take place on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Station 1, at 7000 Royalton Road. “This will be our first Open House during Fire Prevention Week,” said North Royalton Fire Chief, Bob Chegan. “For over 20 years now, we have offered our annual Safety Fair in May as the meet and greet for our residents along with numerous safety partners in communicating our safety message. This Open House is going to be a little more personable. We are inviting our residents to ....

Oct 3, 2017

Charitable school supply drive ceases collection

The income-eligible families of school children in need will have to look elsewhere next year for assistance with obtaining school supplies. The annual “Operation NR Cares” charitable drive held its final collection this summer, assisting more than 50 local children with receiving new supplies for the school year. The Office on Aging and Human Services, which organizes the event year-after-year, is fostering a newfound partnership with University Hospitals Center for Lifelong Health, and will take a step back to focus on Senior Center programming, said Outreach Specialist Debra Burrows. ....

Oct 3, 2017