News Archive - Page 17 of 138 - Royalton Recorder

Being prepared for disasters, natural or otherwise – Part 1

The topic of individual preparedness has recently come into the forefront, as reports of downed cell phone communications and potential threats to infrastructure have been in the headlines. Couple that with the usual seasonal potential of weather-related emergencies, and it makes it even more plausible to look at what, as an individual, you can do to be prepared. Some may not recall, but in 2003, North Royalton and much of northeast Ohio and beyond had a power outage, due to a problem with the electric grid, that lasted over two days. What would you do if there was no electricity or cell phon ....

Mar 1, 2024

2023-24 Deer stats declining from prior season

With the recent close of the deer hunting season, the North Royalton numbers are in. With this season’s end, North Royalton Chief of Police, Keith Tarase, reported the 2023-24 season’s update to Council at a recent Council Safety Committee meeting. The Ohio Deer Hunting Season for 2023-24, for archery, started on September 30, 2023 and concluded on February 4, 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, white-tailed deer are Ohio’s most popular game animal. The 2023-24 deer hunting dates are si ....

Mar 1, 2024

School Board News

The North Royalton Board of Education’s monthly School Board meeting took place on Thursday, February 15. The Board appointed Superintendent Michael Laub, or his designee, as the Board’s Hearing Officer for all suspension hearings and expulsions. The Board approved the following 2023-24 appropriation adjustments: Fund 006-Lunchroom from $1,381,167 to $1,502,167; Fund 300 District Managed Student Activity Fund from $560,000 to $590,000. The Board recognized the retirement of Kathleen Miluk. They also accepted the following resignation and retirement: Resignation Susan Orth, Cleaner, El ....

Feb 20, 2024

Happy 109th Birthday, Emma Kmet

Still Graceful and Still Grateful at 109 In a much simpler time, a rag doll named Raggedy Ann was patented and the novel, "Alice In Wonderland,” was adapted for the Silent Screen. North Royalton long time resident Emma Kmet was born that same year…..1915. Women had not yet been granted the right to vote, a cup of coffee was five cents and Ford Model T cars were just on the road. It’s been 109 years since then, and Emma has celebrated her 109th Birthday on January 31 in style and with grace and gratitude! As she says, “There’s a bright side to eve ....

Feb 20, 2024

West 130th travelers being detoured by bridge work

The West 130 Bridge project began on Thursday, February 15. The project includes the replacement of the bridge over the Rocky River, which is located just south of Valley Parkway, on West 130 Street. The Ruhlin Company, Cuyahoga County’s contractor for the project, announced that the closure of the area around the bridge is expected to be about 210 days, into September. During that time, West 130th Street will be closed to through traffic between Drake and Edgerton Roads. Motorists who usually travel on West 130 Street, especially south of Royalton Road (Rt. 82), detours to the area from Ro ....

Feb 20, 2024

City sets plans for 2024 sponsored community events

Even though it’s only February, the City Event Committee has already organized the list of city-sponsored events for 2024. This will be the third year the committee has gathered to offer opportunities for residents to gather as neighbors of North Royalton. Three events have been added to last year’s offerings. The Solar Eclipse Bash will take place on April 8; the Touch-a-Truck/National Police Night Out will take place on August 6; and a second Parkapalooza will take place on September 21. Here is the rundown for the 2024 Events: March 24, 1-2 p.m. Lions Easter Egg Hunt April 8, 1-4 p. ....

Feb 7, 2024

Safety Town plans move forward

The final push is being made to construct the new Safety Town. City and School officials have been discussing the future of the new and improved Safety Town program for North Royalton children for several years. It’s an offering that has been made available to children for many years through the work of the North Royalton School District and the North Royalton Police and Fire Departments. The Safety Town program may have been started as far back as the 1970’s and has been a staple to many children. It was originally housed at Valley Vista Elementary School. The program has been averaging ....

Feb 7, 2024

Resident dies in Sunrise Cove Fire

One North Royalton resident is dead and two others injured after a fire broke out at the Sunrise Cove Condominiums on York Road. The fire took place on Sunday, January 21. A call came into dispatch at about 2:45 p.m., reporting black smoke seen coming from the second floor of the building at 9600 Cove Drive. Dispatch advised the North Royalton Fire Department that a caller reported hearing explosions. The fire started in the first floor unit and traveled into the second floor unit. Mutual aid was given to the NRFD by the Parma, Broadview Heights, Seven Hills and Berea Fire Departments, accor ....

Feb 7, 2024

School Board News

The first meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, January 4. The Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Tax Budget. It then approved the following appropriation adjustment: 019 Recreation Facilities, from $83,175.55 to $704,118.13. School Superintendent, Mike Laub, reported that school was back in session after the holiday break and “it’s been a good week. . . The kids are back and in gear.” The Board accepted the following resignation/retirement: Resignations Adam Benne/Maintenance/effective December 26, 2023 Mackenzie Mayes/Cafeteria Worker/High Sc ....

Jan 22, 2024

School Board holds yearly Organizational Meeting

The North Royalton Board of Education held their yearly organizational meeting on Thursday, January 4. The Board elected Jackie Arendt as President of the 2024 School Board and Lisa Shuck as Vice President. The Board approved the appointment of Jackie Arendt as Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Representative. The Board approved the scheduled dates for the Work Sessions and Regular Board meetings. The Board established a service fund for 2023 in the amount of $20,000.00. The Board renewed the membership in the Ohio School Boards Association, effective January 1 through December 31, 2024. They ....

Jan 22, 2024