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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

Thankful Vet stationed in Okinawa sends care package home

Wally Ohler is used to sending boxes - lots of care packages to special people all over the world, 162 countries. Ohler has lots of friends; the VFW, American Legion, private citizens, school kids, moms and dads who help sending those boxes. The care packages can only be sent through the United States Post Office in specially made and marked boxes specifically labeled APO or FPO. The Army Post Office serves the Army and the Air Force and the Fleet Post Office serves the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Wally has been sending boxes to the men and women who wear the uniforms of the United States m ....

Feb 6, 2017

School Bond Issue slated for May 2 Ballot – School Board schedules open discussions and building tours

On Monday, January 23, the North Royalton Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution that would place a 30-year, 4.9 mill school bond issue on the May 2 ballot. The bond issue is in the amount of $88,900,000 and, if passed, will build one new elementary school to replace the three existing buildings, renovate as portion, demolish and build new at a portion of the high school and renovate the middle school. The resolution was unanimously adopted. “There is no way to use current funds to complete the $81million in renovations that the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission has stat ....

Feb 6, 2017

Community Meal program nears third year of sharing food, fellowship and blessings

The North Royalton Community Meal is approaching its third birthday. Fr. Edward Estok suggested the meal to The North Royalton Ministers’ Association in late 2013. Discussion and ideas were talked about at the meetings. January 2014 saw the pastors of the various flocks put the finishing touches on the proposal that would see the first Community Meal served on Sunday April 27, 2014. Once a month the freshly prepared meal is cordially served at St. Albert the Great ‘Lis Family’ Hall for all those who choose to come. Share food, share fellowship, and share the blessings that North Royalto ....

Jan 25, 2017