Proposed EMS Levy would replace current levy

North Royalton voters will be asked to vote on a safety issue on the upcoming November 8 ballot.  If passed in November, the five-year, $1.7 mill EMS levy would replace the current $1.7 mill levy which currently is set to expire at the end of 2018.  If passed, the new levy will then take the place of the old levy, which will then start being collected in 2017.  The new levy will raise taxes, as it will be a replacement, rather than a renewal. This is the only five-year levy that the city of North Royalton is currently running.  It was  started in the late 1980s, when the North Royalton ....

Clean out your medicine cabinet, keep drugs off the street and help save a life

 

 Drug take-back day is Saturday, Oct. 22

Too often, today’s headlines are about drug use, citing the drug epidemic and reporting that drug overdose deaths are reaching record highs.  In other media, television commercials and print advertisements about prescription medicines are as plentiful as car or cell phone ads.  These abundant messages have a connection, as addiction can start right at home, in your own medicine cabinet. Many medicine cabinets contain unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions and over-the-counte ....

Residents advised to beware of scam

  Recently, the North Royalton Police Department has received several calls regarding a scam.  Residents have reported that a man knocks on their door and identifies himself as an employee from the Illuminating Company.  He reportedly tells the residents that the Illuminating Company is replacing poles in the area and that power may be cut to the residence.  He then tries to gain access to the home. Police are advising residents to be mindful of those coming to their door, claiming to be a utility worker.  Other stories they could use is that they are there to check your meters, ....

Royalton Recorder marks 75 years of documenting life in North Royalton (Years 2007 – 2008)

The year 2007 brought an up-beat beginning for the North Royalton City School District.  They were rated excellent for the sixth consecutive year, accepted a “State Superintendent School of Distinction Award, recognized one student who had a perfect ACT score, the NRHS women’s soccer team made it to a final four at the State Tournament level, the NRHS Marching Band got another excellent state rating in competition, and two teachers participated in NASA’s zero gravity project.  North Royalton Schools maintain a high expectation for everyone. Superintendent Randy Boroff ....

Food Bank finds new home at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church

As you may have read in our last edition, the North Royalton Food Bank has been relocated to Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church at the corner of Royalton and Abbey Roads. Instead of running from a huge responsibility of operating the Food Bank for a city of over 30,000 people, church members of Royal Redeemer are welcoming the challenge with open arms. “What a privilege it is for us to be able to partner with the city of North Royalton in this way.  The staff and volunteers who dedicate their time and resources and oversee this food pantry program are truly amazing!  We are thankful for ....

The Bears are building and future is bright

The first two months of the North Royalton Bears football season has been fraught with bad luck. After the first six weeks of the season, North Royalton had a 1-5 record. But, that record could easily be 4-2 or better if a couple of breaks went the Bears way. The string of bad luck goes back to the first pre-season scrimmage against Padua. Junior quarterback Christian Robinson was injured in that scrimmage forcing head coach Nick Ciulli and his coaching staff to find another signal caller. The staff settled on freshman Joe Marousek, who stands 6-feet-1 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. Joe ....

Pets of all kinds came for a blessing

The skies were grey and threatening, scattered drops of rain dropped heavily on the windshields of cars as they pulled into the parking lot of St. Albert the Great Church, Wallings Road. Pets and people left the shelter of the cars wondering if a quick change of venue would be necessary. It must have been the grace of St. Francis of Assisi that held the raindrops within the clouds. A small patch of blue appeared through the clouds and widened to allow the sun to shine on the gathering of pets and families on the front lawn of St. Albert the Great School. Pets and their owners mingled and gr ....

Farm Tour, Concert and Harvest Fest were a hit with residents

The two-day Harvest Fest brought out the best in the weather, the best in music, the best in fresh foods and the best in what North Royalton has to offer from its residents and its civic organizations. The 12th annual Harvest Fest was expanded to a two-day event this year. On Saturday September 24, residents were invited to visit the working farms and Farmers’ Markets in North Royalton. On Sunday the 25th, families took over the City Green for some old-fashioned fun and to celebrate this year’s harvest. The Civic Groups used the event as a fund-raiser to help spread their message. North ....

Students miss classmate and friend, Alec Thomas Miciunas, lost to cancer

It was a field of green on Friday, September 16 at North Royalton High School, honoring a young man who was taken too soon. Alec Miciumas, a Junior at North Royalton High School, was only sixteen when he passed away the morning of Thursday, September 15 after he battled cancer for a year. Green was his favorite color “It was beautiful to see the community of North Royalton come together and support the Miciunas family during their time of loss,” said North Royalton School Superintendent, Greg Gurka. “Our students, staff, and parents immediately came up with ways to express their sympath ....

Principal Ed Vittardi delivers St. Albert the Great State of the School

  St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic School’s annual State of the School Address took place on Tuesday, September 27, at the St. Albert the Great Church. School Principal, Edward Vittardi delivered the addressed, introduced by Pastor Fr. Edward Estok, who welcomed those who attended. The presentation began with Vittardi introducing teachers, staff and PTO members. He then highlighted the school’s mission statement: “Our missions is to work with families, to educate each child, to know, believe, and live the Catholic faith and to continue life-long learning.” St. Albert the Gre ....