Emergency Alert System Test is set for October

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be conducting an Emergency Alert System test, in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commissions on Wednesday, October 4. The test will take place across the entire United States. On October 4, the test is scheduled from about 2:20 p.m. eastern time. The test will be broken down into two portions, testing the Emergency Alert System capabilities, as well as the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) capabilities. That means that radios, televisions and both land lines and wireless phones will recei ....

137th Community Festival offers end-of-summer fun for the whole family

Are you ready for a fun weekend of putting work aside and just relaxing and having fun at the 137th Annual North Royalton Community Festival? Well, we are ready, too, and soon, on August 25, 26, and 27, the Community Festival will be held on the City Green at the corner of Ridge and Royalton Roads. Hours are 6-11 p.m. on Friday; noon-11 p.m. on Saturday; and noon - 9 p.m. on Sunday, followed by Fireworks. Entertainment is lined up at the gazebo stage for the enjoyment of visitors all weekend long. Friday night’s entertainment will kick off with the very popular teen band, “SOS” followed ....

Schools, City welcome new K9 Support Dog

With the new school year just beginning, a new face will be seen around North Royalton schools. Luna, a six-month-old Golden Doodle will be making her debut, with the beginning of the K-9 Therapy Dog Program. North Royalton Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), Alexandra Jezior, recently introduced City Council to the newest member of the North Royalton Police Department, Luna, the new K-9 Support dog. The dog is Jezior’s constant companion. She will not only be making her debut at the schools, but may be seen at various events that take place in North Royalton. “Therapy dogs ....

Record sales for 4-H Homesteaders at County Fair

Community support spurs growth and success of the NR Homesteaders 4-H Club

Homesteaders Dominate Market Competition with Record Number of Grand Champion Livestock Projects and Record-Setting Sales at The 2023 Cuyahoga County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction The North Royalton (NR) Homesteaders Club set records last week at the Cuyahoga County Fair, winning the most-ever Grand Champion market project awards, as well as garnering record-breaking support from the local businesses and individuals who came together to make history supporting the 4-Her’s livestock p ....

Resident to make presentation on human trafficking

Residents are invited to attend a presentation by a North Royalton resident on the topic of human trafficking. Although, many may believe that this crime only happens to certain types of people and in certain places, the truth is that any type of person at any age and in any location may be trafficked. The subject has been in the spotlight with the recent success of the movie, “Sound of Freedom,” which tells a story about the rescue of children. Although human trafficking is often confused with human smuggling, which involves the illegal crossing of a border without the consent of the per ....

NR CERT marks 20 years of community service

The North Royalton CERT held its annual appreciation dinner on Saturday, June 10, at St. Albert the Great Parish Life Center. This year celebrates NR CERT’s 20th Anniversary. In addition to the NR CERT members, most of the North Royalton City Council members were present, along with Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz and President of Council Paul Marnecheck. The invocation was given by St. Albert’s Pastor, Fr. Edward Estok. Also present was former mayor, Cathy Luks, who shared her recollections of the beginning of the NR CERT in 2003. NR CERT was presented with an Ohio House of Representatives Proc ....

NRHS Alumnus becomes Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin, a 1996 graduate of North Royalton High School (NRHS) and member of the NRHS Alumni Hall of Fame, was recently nominated to be the next Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Col. Jason K. Fettig, who was appointed as the 28th Director of the Marine Band in 2014, will relinquish the office of Director and Commanding Officer of the Marine Band on Dec. 20, 2023, and join the faculty of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance as Director of Bands and professor in the Department of Conducting. Nowlin got his start as a member ....

City turns focus on Memorial Park walking trail

The City is continuing to make improvements to Memorial Park, in accordance with its Master Improvement Plan. At this time, the focus is the Memorial Park all-purpose walking trail. The North Royalton City Council recently approved legislation that accepts the bid from the Ohio Paving and Construction Company that will complete the next step in the Memorial Park update plan. The bid, totaling $237,091.45 will fund a portion of the all-purpose trail project, which will eventually circle the entire property. This will be Phase 1 of the ultimate trail plan. The existing path will be incorporated ....

Commercial development projects in the works

Community Development Director Tom Jordan recently presented City Council with an update of Commercial and Industrial/Commercial development around the City. The following are the development projects: Mexican food restaurant, Chipolte has proposed the redevelopment of the former Burger King site at 5702 Royalton Road. This will be an addition to the more than 225 locations in Ohio. “The site plan application was approved at the Planning Commission meeting on July 6, 2023. They are working quickly,” said Jordan. The former New Gum Do site has been demolished and is now up for sale, altho ....

Bear, K-9 Police Dog, retires and finds new home

Bear, the North Royalton Police K-9 dog, has been retired. The retirement took place on June 8. North Royalton Police Chief, Keith Tarase, said that the decision was made between himself and Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. “For the amount of time we were using him, it just didn’t make sense,” said Antoskiewicz. He added that it was a “good situation that the officer that had him, will take him.” Bear was the second K-9 dog at the North Royalton Police Department. The previous K-9 program, with Buster the dog, concluded in 2000 when Buster retired. The K-9 program was re-instituted in 201 ....