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2025 Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26

The National Prescription Drug Take Back event will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event has been established to not only prevent accidental poisoning and misuse, but to also protect the environment. Residents can drive through and drop off their unneeded and/or expired pills for safe disposal at Giant Eagle (State and Royalton Roads). Pills should be placed in zip storage bags; liquids and needles will not be accepted. Any unused/expired/surplus medication can be dropped off with no questions asked. Needles, syringes, and liquid medications are not accepted. ....

Apr 24, 2025

School Board News

The April meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, April 10. The Board approved the following tax budget for the next succeeding fiscal year, commencing January 1, 2026, to be levied within and without the ten-mill limitation as follows: General Fund Inside, 5.00; General Fund Outside, 51.00; Total General Fund, 56.00; Permanent Improvement Fund Inside, 1.00; Permanent Improvement Fund Outside, .50; Bond Retirement Fund, 3.40; Grand Total, 60.90. The Board approved the following 2024-25 appropriation adjustments: Fund 022 - District Agency, from $38,734.19 t ....

Apr 21, 2025

School Board reacts to State Plan Proposals

At the April 10 regularly scheduled North Royalton School Board meeting, the Board resolved to support Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan. They also resolved to oppose a proposed cap on School District Reserves. Both are included in the State’s proposed biennium budget. Earlier this month, the Ohio House passed Ohio House Bill 96, the two-year operating budget totaling about $61 billion, which includes some proposed changes in school funding. According to a statement from the Ohio House of Representatives, “this budget provides public schools with $207.6 million more in FY26 than they rece ....

Apr 21, 2025

Hopping good time at the annual Easter Egg Hunt

The North Royalton Lions Club hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the North Royalton Memorial Park Playground. The weather was perfect and the turnout was outstanding. More than 300 children were in attendance to hunt for eggs. There were volunteers from CrossFields Church and North Royalton High School Key Club along with North Royalton Lions members hiding thousands of eggs on the grounds for the children. The Easter Bunny was there and brought along two chicks for pictures and to entertain the crowd. Ever wondered how more than 2,000 Easter eggs get fille ....

Apr 21, 2025

Opening of new Senior Center is delayed

Plans for the opening of the new North Royalton Senior Center are getting closer, but have been delayed from the previously targeted spring opening. The project has had some bumps, since its start in 2022. At the April 19, 2022, North Royalton City Council meeting, it was announced that the School District and City are in the process of securing an agreement to transform a portion of the former Royal View Elementary School into a City senior center. In 2021, Royal View, along with the former Valley Vista and Albion elementary schools were replaced with the opening of North Royalton Elementary ....

Apr 21, 2025

Southwest General becomes first in the region to provide Ultra Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for back pain

Innovative procedure provides pain relief with shorter recovery time and reduced scarring Southwest General Health Center, located in Middleburg Heights, OH, is the first facility in the Greater Cleveland area to provide ultra minimally invasive (endoscopic) spine surgery to treat back pain caused by a herniated disc. Endoscopic spine surgery is performed with a small instrument called an endoscope, which allows surgeons to view and reach a precise location in the spine. Compared to the larger incisions of traditional spinal surgery, this procedure only requires a s ....

Apr 8, 2025

NRHS Student David Visocky earns prestigious Eagle Scout Honor

Hard work, dedication, and a commitment to service have earned North Royalton High School Sophomore David Visocky one of the highest honors in Scouting—the rank of Eagle Scout. Visocky, a member of Troop 218 at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, was recognized in a special Court of Honor ceremony on March 23. He was honored by Congressman Max Miller, State Representative Mike Dovilla, North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, and City Council President Paul Marnechek. In recognition of his achievements, Mayor Antoskiewicz officially declared March 23 as "David Visocky Day" in North Royalton. V ....

Apr 8, 2025

Royalton Woods Residents help NR Lions Bring Easter Cheer to Community

The North Royalton Lions Club will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the North Royalton Memorial Park Playground. Ever wondered how more than 2,000 Easter eggs get filled for the annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday? It’s all thanks to the dedicated residents and staff of Royalton Woods, who spend an afternoon working together to prepare for the big event. This tradition, which has been alive for nearly 20 years, is more than just an egg-filling session—it’s a time of joy and reminiscence. As they fill the colorful eggs with goodies, resi ....

Apr 8, 2025

List of options available for replacing trees on tree lawns

City Administration came up with a new listing of trees for those residents who wish to replace their current tree lawn trees. The listing entails a selection of trees for the various sizes of areas included, as the tree lawns range from four to eight feet wide. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz reminds those residents that they may, not must, replace trees that have to be removed, due to damage or death. “The residents will be given a list of the approved trees when they come to apply for the permit,” said Antoskiewicz. He added that there is also a listing of unapproved trees, that are known to ....

Apr 8, 2025

City 2025 Road projects begin with bridge re-decking

As with every spring, the City turns its sight to maintenance of the road infrastructure. This year is no different with the 2025 Road Maintenance Program. Every year, the City develops a plan of the roads that are in the most need and sets a budget to complete those projects. Motorists might want to take note, as a change in travel plans may be in order. At the March 4 Council meeting, the bid of JD Striping and Services was approved as the lowest and best bid, for an amount not to exceed $105,070.80. The bid of Independence Cement LLC was adopted as the lowest and best bid, as well as Cross ....

Apr 8, 2025