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Mayor reverses decision, jail now to remain open

On June 22, Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz released a statement stating that the North Royalton Jail will remain open, as an understanding was reached with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 15, Correction Officers. The agreement is pending an opportunity for the Corrections Officers to reduce expenses and increase revenue. “I am pleased for all parties that we are now able to work together with our corrections officers in a concerted effort to address the historical, annual deficits in the operation of our city jail, “ said Antoskiewicz. He had announced the jail closing on April 29. Th ....

Jun 23, 2020

School Board News

The North Royalton Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting was held virtually. North Royalton School Superintendent, Greg Gurka noted that there were forty six participants in this Zoom Board meeting. He thought that they were in attendance to support those who were being honored that day. He said that there were a lot of people on the agenda being hired today and some that were retiring, making it a happy day and a bittersweet day. “We are honored and graced by the people we are saying goodbye to and I know the people we are saying hello to will ....

Jun 23, 2020

Playground and other recreation activities now open

Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz recently announced the reopening of the Memorial Park playground and pavilions. Other summertime sports are also now in play. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine allowed for the opening of the state’s playground on June 10, the North Royalton playground was open on June 13. “I wanted to make sure it was done safely,” said Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. “ I know many residents have been eager to see the reopening of our Memorial Park playground and pavilions, and I am pleased to announce we are reopening those, as well as our outdoor restrooms, Saturday, June 13,” said An ....

Jun 23, 2020

School supply donation program back for second year, expects greater need

The “Supplying Success” school supply collection drive is back for its second summer and program creator Stacey Kelley is even more driven this season to help local children gain the materials they need for a successful academic year at the North Royalton City Schools. “With everything happening in our country and in our communities, I sit and think, ‘What more can I do? How many more people can I help?’ I think about that,” said Kelley, the mother of two middle-school aged children. She created the assistance program last summer after volunteering at the local food pantry housed ....

Jun 23, 2020

Parents will know by start of August what next school year looks like, Supt. says

The data is in and most local parents want to see their children back in the classroom come fall. Each family in the school district was emailed a survey June 1 that provided them with the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions regarding plans for next school year. The survey closed June 7 and results were shared at the June 8 Board of Education meeting. Results are also viewable via the school district’s website. Survey input will help guide officials as they create plans for next school year. Nearly half of North Royalton school families (45.4 percent/1,772 people) took the sur ....

Jun 23, 2020

Graduates have no Prom but a special After Prom

At a typical North Royalton High School After Prom event, a few lucky seniors go home with prizes donated by the community, but as we all know, this year has been anything but typical. Prom may have been canceled, but After Prom, the fun-filled event held afterwards at Strongsville’s Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Recreation Center that features games, music, catered food and loads of prizes, went on in a much different and most impressive fashion, thanks to one mom who makes it a point to always find the positive. With the help of her fellow committee members and the generosity of the community, ....

Jun 23, 2020

Honoring the special fathers in our lives

Father’s Day is coming up on June 21, and if you think about it, dads are kind of the original social distancers and enjoy their space. Growing up, I’d ask my mom, “Where’s dad?” and she’d spout out a variety of responses that align perfectly with the world we’re currently living in: “He’s out in the yard,” “He went golfing,” “He’s reading that new Stephen King book,” “He’s making a fire,” “He’s taking a nap,” “He’s in the garage,” “He’s working on the insert-name-of-machine-here,” “He’s fixing that old insert-name-of-broken-appliance-h ....

Jun 9, 2020

Fly ‘Old Glory’ with pride on Flag Day, June 14

Each year, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14, which, this year, is a Sunday. Although it may have lost some of its popularity, its representational spirit may come back to the forefront. Flying the flag has always been thought to be a wonderful symbol of patriotism. In 1777 on that date, the Second Continental Congress, which was meeting in Philadelphia, adopted the Flag Act of 1777, which created the official flag for our nation, which was in the midst of struggle in order to gain its independence from Britain. That flag, which was comprised of thirteen stripes of red and white and thirteen ....

Jun 9, 2020

Seniors Honored at Scholarship and Awards Presentation

The 83rd annual North Royalton Senior Scholarship and Awards Presentation was held on May 14. Scholarships were presented to high school seniors by business owners, civic organizations and individuals. Seventy-nine seniors received monetary awards in the amount of $78,675. A virtual award ceremony was held and can be viewed on the North Royalton High School webpage. Celine Akouri - 2004 NR Alumnus and NR Ward 3 Councilman Dan Langshaw Leadership, North Royalton Choir Boosters; Habib Akouri - Adam Doleh Memorial, The Chamber of Commerce in Broadview Heights, Michael T. Good Sc ....

Jun 9, 2020

A graduation to be remembered long into a ‘distant’ future

It may not have been what they expected, but in a true show of maturity and forward-thinking, members of the North Royalton High School Class of 2020 embraced their chance to walk across the Dan Calabrese Center for the Performing Arts stage and take hold of their coveted diplomas. After all, as student speaker Ethan Butler pointed out, this is the same group of young people who were born into a 9/11 world, began their early academic careers amidst a financial crisis and wrapped up their public schooling as a worldwide pandemic unfolded and snuffed out everyday life. “It (the great pandemic ....

Jun 9, 2020