News Archive - Page 109 of 131

Chief of Police John Elek to retire this month

North Royalton Chief of Police, John Elek, will retire after serving North Royalton since 1984. His retirement date is set for St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Elek started his position as Chief of the North Royalton Police Department in 2012, after the retirement of Paul Bican. “He’s a great guy,” said Council President, Larry Antoskiewicz, of Elek. “I thank him for all his service and appreciate the way he has run the Police Department since he has been Chief. He’s done a great job with the resources he has available.” Elek is a North Royalton resident who graduated from Columbia ....

Mar 6, 2017

Recorder contest supports love of eating locally! Eat out, then enter to win

Each day at Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante & Party Center, diners get a personal visit from one of the senior-level staff; typically it’s Owner Carmen Cerino, himself, or his wife, Jo Marie, asking how they are doing and whether they are enjoying their meals. It’s a tradition Carmen’s grandmother Carrie started when she first opened the restaurant in the 1960s, and he and his family have worked to preserve. Over on Wallings Road, in the Lis Family Hall at St. Albert the Great Church, parishioners are eagerly preparing to feed Friday night Fish Fry attendees – volunteers have been k ....

Feb 28, 2017

Three members of NRHS Girls Soccer Team sign Letters of Intent

Three seniors on the North Royalton Girls Soccer team fulfilled their dreams earlier this month when they signed their college scholarship offers. Jackie Clegg, Emily Mark and Keeley Malley inked their National Letters of Intent on February 2, in a signing ceremony in the North Royalton High School Gym. Jackie and Emily signed to play at Ashland University. Keeley plans to play at Malone University. All three players said it was their dream to get a scholarship and play soccer in college. For Jackie, her dream of playing college soccer began when she was a little girl. “My dad played socc ....

Feb 20, 2017

Moratorium placed on wireless communications facilities

Council unanimously adopted a 90-day moratorium on permits issued for the construction of wireless communication facilities, which fall under Chapter 1290. Wireless communication facilities include equipment, towers and antennas. The moratorium allows city officials to digest the information included in the state law that was passed in December. This is the second moratorium on the matter that the city has adopted. The first was a 120-day moratorium that was adopted by the North Royalton City Council on July 19. The second moratorium will expire in March, about the time the new state law will ....

Feb 20, 2017

Hollywood Hounds break-in makes four in recent weeks

Police received a call on Friday, February 3, at about 5 a.m., from a Plain Dealer carrier who was delivering to the store in the plaza. The carrier reported that the large front window of Hollywood Hounds Pet Spa had been shattered. Hollywood Hounds Pet Spa is located at 10019 West 130 Street, north of Albion Road. Police responded to the break-in, where a theft had occurred. This will be the fourth business in recent weeks that had a theft occur in North Royalton. According to North Royalton Police Detective David Loeding, the suspect pried open a cash register and took money, as well as a ....

Feb 20, 2017

Council Continues Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Law

On February 7, City Council voted 6-1 in favor of extending the current six month moratorium for another six months. Ward 3 Councilman Dan Langshaw cast the only dissenting vote, stating that he felt the moratorium should be a year. Last June, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law, making Ohio the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana law. House Bill 523 passed by the Ohio House of Representatives last May 10, then passed in the Ohio Senate on May 24. The bill revises the Ohio Revised Code, authorizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes only and establishes a Medic ....

Feb 20, 2017

Gabby White crosses 1,000 point mark

North Royalton senior forward Gabby White had no idea what was happening. The Lady Bears had just defeated Brecksville-Broadview Heights 58-40 on January 28. The players shook hands with one another and the crowd was still cheering. When Gabby went back to the Lady Bears bench she saw signs that said, “Congratulations, Gabby on 1,000 points.” “I finally put two-and-two together and I got pretty emotional,” said Gabby. Gabby White became one of a handful of Lady Bear players to crack the 1,000 point mark on Saturday, January 21, when Hudson defeated North Royalton 59-50. The team dec ....

Feb 6, 2017

Cheryl Hannan picked as New Ward 5 Council Rep

The new appointment for the seat of Ward 5 Council Representative is Cheryl Hannan. She replaces Steve Muller, who resigned at the end of year, as he was planning to move out of the city. Two residents applied for the position. Hannan and Kathy King. North Royalton Council President, Larry Antoskiewicz noted that, “I am really pleased that we had two very qualified individuals that applied. Either candidate would have fared well. The difference, for me, is that Cheryl has been very involved in the community for a long time, with the schools and planning commission. She has a good grasp of w ....

Feb 6, 2017

Council eyes future of Old City Hall

A decision is expected to be made on the fate of the old city hall, located on the City Green at the intersection of Rt 82, Bennett and Ridge Roads. The building was vacated in 2014, when the city’s administration moved to the old library building on State Road. Mayor Bob Stefanik said that the city has been seeking funding to rehabilitate the building, but there are no grants to be had. The City Green has gone through a series of changes since the inception of Royalton Township, which was established in 1818. The area was the home of the North Royalton Baptist Church, which was razed in 19 ....

Feb 6, 2017

Middle Schoolers provide their mealtime input

It’s lunchtime at North Royalton Middle School. Today’s choices include a freshly chopped romaine salad bar, a chipotle chicken station, a variety of whole-grain pizzas, and numerous grab-and-go options like hummus, fruit, and assorted vegetable cups. Children drift in and excitedly scan the day’s offerings. Many go straight for the make-your-own salad bar or chipotle chicken station featuring brown rice and add-your-own toppings like black beans, salsa and lettuce. These sorts of lunchtime options – where students are offered more autonomy in their meal preparation and consumption � ....

Feb 6, 2017