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Abbey Road gravity sewer project begins

One of the two sewer projects on Abbey Road has begun. The Gravity Sewer Project has started, while another part of the Wastewater projects, the Sanitary Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvement Project, has been paused for further review. The remaining project, the Abbey Road Sanitary Force Main Project originally included the conversion of one of the City’s two Wastewater Treatment Plants into a pumping station. In 2023, Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz said that if the City kept “B” Plant as a treatment plant, it would have cost the City millions of dollars more in repair and updates, as wel ....

Feb 24, 2025

NRES Kicks Off 3rd Annual Whole School Book Club with The Mouse and the Motorcycle

North Royalton Elementary School (NRES) has officially launched its 3rd Annual Whole School Book Club, bringing students, families, and staff together for a shared reading experience. This year, the school is diving into Beverly Cleary’s beloved classic, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, thanks to the generous support of the Ellie Rechkemmer Grant, which provided a copy of the book for every family. The Whole School Book Club is designed to foster a love of reading and strengthen connections between school and home. Each family is encouraged to set aside time throughout February to read the book ....

Feb 10, 2025

At 110 years of age, Emma Kmet is a Supercentenarian

Cleveland’s population was over five-hundred thousand, and it was the sixth largest city in the United States. The Tremont area on Cleveland’s west side was growing and bustling with people living, working, and creating families that would contribute to the fabric of the area. Paul Demian was one of the many merchants in the area. He had a small meat market and grocery store. He and his wife Suzanna were raising a family of daughters, Ellen, Elsie, Selma, and Emma, who was born on January 31, 1915. Emma Blanche Demian is now 110 years old. What a wealth of memories and experiences have bee ....

Feb 10, 2025

One injured in Harbour Light condo fire

One North Royalton Resident was injured after a fire broke out at the Harbour Light Condominiums on Abbey Road. The fire took place on Thursday, January 23. North Royalton Fire Department officials reported that the call came in at just after 9 a.m. According to Fire Chief, Bob Chegan, the fire started in the living room, traveled up the stairwell into the second floor. He said that there was major damage in the kitchen. “The fire was quickly contained to the room of origin by Engine 2’s crew, who were able to knock it down with the tank water on board their engine. The occupant was transp ....

Feb 10, 2025

Some residents see 30 percent hike in property tax bill

Many residents, who recently received their 2024 Cuyahoga County Real Estate Tax bills, were shocked to see the new totals due. The increases, some of which were more than 30%, were part of the County’s sexennial reappraisal. According to the Ohio Department of Taxation, “the real property tax is Ohio’s oldest tax. It has been an ad valorem tax – meaning, based on value – since 1825.” That leads to the practice of citizen homeowners continually being taxed on unrealized gains. The homeowner does not realize a gain on the house that was previously purchased until they actually sell ....

Feb 10, 2025

NORTH ROYALTON GIANT EAGLE RECALLS SELECT THUMBPRINT COOKIES DUE TO POTENTIAL FOREIGN OBJECT

NORTH ROYALTON, OHIO. - Giant Eagle, Inc. has issued a voluntarily recall of select thumbprint cookies sold in the bakery department at the North Royalton Giant Eagle due to the possibility the product may contain small fragments of a metal foreign object. Attached is letter from Giant Eagle.

Jan 27, 2025

Senior Scene with Upcoming Events

North Royalton Produce Market is a cooperative effort of the Greater Cleveland Foodbank and partner agency St. Albert the Great, Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church and City of North Royalton. The Market is specifically geared towards serving the senior citizen population within our community; however, anyone who meets the income guidelines determined by the Federal Government Poverty guidelines may receive fresh produce from the market. The market is located at Royal View Elementary School, 13220 Ridge Road from 1-2 p.m., February 11. It will be necessary for you to remain in your car. Place you ....

Jan 27, 2025

School Board News

The first the organizational meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, January 6. The Board approved the following positions for 2025: Board President, Jackie Arendt Board Vice President, Lisa Shuck The following are the 2025 dates for their regular/work session meetings: February 10, March 3, April 7, May 12, June 9, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 20, November 10 and December 15. Meetings begin at 4:30 p.m. The following are the 2025 for their regular meetings a follows: February 13, March 6, April 10, May 15, June 12, June 26, July 24, August 21, Sep ....

Jan 27, 2025

City Ranks High in Safest U.S. Small Towns

The City of North Royalton was recently named among the top safest small cities in the U.S. The rankings were formulated by financial website, MoneyGeek: North Royalton was ranked in the top twenty-five of about 1,000 cities. North Royalton was ranked thirteenth, with the number 1 spot going to Columbus, IN; 2, Wallingford, CT; 3, Lone Peak, UT; , 4, Zionsville, IN; 5, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, NJ; 6, Yorktown, NY; 7, Carmel Town, NY; 8, Wallkill Town ,NY; 9, Upper Arlington, OH; 10, Lexington, MA; 11, Shrewsbury, MA; 12, Wellesley, MA. “To rank the safest small cities and towns i ....

Jan 27, 2025

NRHS alumnus leads USMC Band at January 20 presidential inauguration

For the first time as Director of the United States Marine Band, a North Royalton High School and two-time Bowling Green State University (BGSU) alumnus led the official musical performances during the presidential inauguration on January 20, part of a longstanding tradition dating back to 1801. Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin led “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band throughout the ceremony, including the performance to honor newly sworn-in president Donald J. Trump. Nowlin, a 1996 graduate of North Royalton High School, joined the U.S. Marine Band in 2010 and was named director in 2024. “Ser ....

Jan 27, 2025