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Seasonal flu and other illness in kids still relevant as COVID-19 takes over

On the day the novel coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), North Royalton City Schools District Health Coordinator Carolyn Baetjer took time to address another virus that has taken a backseat in the wake of recent headlines – seasonal flu. Contrary to what parents may be hearing in their social circles and local news reports, the number of students who have called off school due to illness has been milder than usual, Baetjer said March 11. Each school building in the district submits a weekly report to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health that includes t ....

Mar 24, 2020

STAYING IN TOUCH WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ROYALTON RECORDER DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

March 16, 2020 North Royalton - The North Royalton Chamber of Commerce and Royalton Recorder remain available to serve you even though our offices will be closed to the public for the time being while we all deal with the Coronavirus emergency situation. The North Royalton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has made the following adjustments based on recommendations from the Ohio Department of Public Health. These changes are effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. 1. All face-to-face meetings and events have been cancelled or postponed. Alternative meth ....

Mar 16, 2020

Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day

In the Girl Scout World, February 22 represents World Thinking Day, also known as World Friendship Day. It’s a day that Girl Scouts take the time to get to know and honor other cultures and countries. Last Saturday, the North Royalton Girl Scouts did exactly that with 16 troops and approximately 265 girls. The North Royalton Middle School was filled with food, music, dancing and plenty of worldly education on a wide variety of countries. Girls learned how to Polish dance, speak the Egyptian language and heard Fairy Tales from Belgium just to name a few highlights. This event is ....

Mar 10, 2020

Residents pedaling toward forming local chapter of Bike Cleveland

The wheels are turning for a group of residents interested in forming a local chapter of Bike Cleveland, an advocacy group promoting bicycling and safe transportation. Resident and cyclist Chris Brasdovich led a meeting last week at the North Royalton Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library to introduce his focus, exchange ideas with those gathered and discuss what it takes to sign on with Bike Cleveland. Since its formation in 2011, Bike Cleveland has worked to improve policy, infrastructure and legislation that makes roads more sustainable and equitable for people commuting with two wheels ....

Mar 10, 2020

New legislation reduces deer damage permit fee

The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation at their March 3 meeting which will cut the Municipal Deer Damage Control Permit fee in half. Previously, the fee was $150 and thought by many to be too high, prohibiting hunters to participate in the program. As in previous years, Police Chief Ken Bilinovich gave City Council an update on the 2019 deer season statistics at the January meeting of the Council Safety Committee. At that time, Ward 4 Councilman Jeremy Dietrich stated that he thought the cost of the hunting permit should be reduced. “They are doing a favor for t ....

Mar 10, 2020

Council passes 2020 $44 million budget

The North Royalton City Council adopted the city’s 2020 budget at their March 3 meeting. Although Council has until March 31 to adopt the city’s budget, City Council has, in the past few years, adopted it before year’s end. This year, however, since there is a new Mayor and a new Council President and most City Council members, it was pushed into 2020, so all the new members could discuss and decide. “It’s the first time Council did it on this timetable,” said Council President Paul Marnecheck. The measure was unanimously adopted. The 2020 budget has a total of just over $43,9 ....

Mar 10, 2020

City to join State in Stake Against Opioid Lawsuit

City Council unanimously adopted legislation at its March 3 meeting that would join the State of Ohio to seek restitution for the opioid problem. The legislation states the city, state “and its communities have been significantly harmed by misfeasance, nonfeasance and malfeasance committed by certain entities within the Opioid Pharmaceutical Supply Chain; and the State of Ohio, through its Attorney General, and certain Local Governments, through their elected representatives and counsel, are separately engaged in litigation seeking to hold Opioid Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants a ....

Mar 10, 2020

Closing of Carrie Cerino’s is a shock for city, neighboring suburbs

It’s been nearly a month since one of North Royalton’s oldest and most treasured family-owned restaurants closed its doors, and the community is still adjusting to the change. Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante & Party Center, a long-cherished Italian eatery, nightclub and banquet center located on Ridge Road, unexpectedly shuttered Feb. 18 without any warning, other than a post on its Facebook page Feb. 19 that stated: “After sharing in the memories of many family events for over 57 years, Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante & Party Center will be closed effective February 18, 2020. Unfortunately ....

Mar 10, 2020

NR City Schools’ Bus Driver Bruce Abbott Named Ohio Bus Driver of the Year

Bruce Abbott, a bus driver for North Royalton City Schools, has been named the Ohio Bus Driver of the Year. The George Sontag Jr. Ohio Bus Driver of the Year Award recognizes bus drivers who exhibit outstanding leadership and professional conduct in the school transportation field, both in the district they represent as well as in the State of Ohio. “We are very proud of Bruce and congratulate him on this honor,” said Superintendent Greg Gurka, North Royalton City Schools. “He is a wonderful representation of all the outstanding people who work in our transportation department.” Bru ....

Mar 10, 2020

Berny Claridge is a centenarian

A little child holds up two or three fingers to proudly say, “I’m these many.” Youngsters look forward to their birthdays that mark the time of their lives; five years, then double digits at ten, teen years, 21, 40s, and 50s all seem to just rush by. Miles stone birthdays are notable celebrations with family and best friends, especially if you celebrate your 100th birthday. That’s a lot of candles to blow out. Berny Claridge, a petite little lady with quick wit and laughing eyes, celebrated her 100th birthday. Her five children and their spouses, twelve grandchildren, nine great-g ....

Mar 10, 2020