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 ....

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 ....

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.

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 ....

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 ....

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 ....

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 ....

Attention Newlyweds and Newly Engaged Couples!

Attention Newly-Engaged Couples and Newly Weds! Share Your Good News in the Recorder's January 30th Edition! Complete this form and return it to the Recorder by January 20! Send to news@royaltonrecorder.com

The North Royalton Board of Education held their December meeting on Friday, December 13. The Board authorized the Treasurer to request advances on the 2025 tax settlements. The Board approved the time and place for the 2025 organizational and tax budget hearing and appointed Jackie Arendt as the President Pro Tempore for the organizational meeting. The Board approved the following 2024-25 appropriation adjustment: Fund 0-22-District Agency, from $28,576.19 to $29,601.19. The Board accepted the following retirements and resignations: Resignation Alyssa Emery/Bus Monitor/Transportation/e ....

North Royalton Middle School Drone Olympics takes flight

In the halls of North Royalton Middle School, STEM education is taking flight—quite literally. For three years, seventh-grade students have been transforming their classroom into a dynamic learning environment where drones are more than just high-tech toys; they're powerful educational tools that blend physics, programming, engineering, and creativity. The brainchild of STEM teachers Don Filips and Samantha Brown, the Flight and Design course launched in 2021. What started as Filips' dream has become a groundbreaking educational experience that goes far beyond traditional classroom learning ....