House where triple murders took place to be razed

The house where the murder of Suzanne Taylor and her daughters, Taylor and Kylie, took place will soon be razed. The property has been sold and the new property owner is tentatively planning the development of that property at 11489 Ridge Road. The bodies of three females were found dead on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 11489 Ridge Road, just north of Wallings Road. A 911 call came in at 7:58 p.m. Suzanne Taylor, 45, was found with her daughters Taylor Pifer, 21, and Kylie Pifer, 19, in a bedroom, according to North Royalton Police. Brinkman, the 45-year-old North Canton man was charged with ....

Cleveland nonprofit creates a ‘Special Space’ for North Royalton toddler

As a parent, there can be nothing more heartbreaking than discovering your child has a serious medical condition. There can also be nothing more comforting than discovering the immense love and support of those around you as you fight for your child’s quality of life. A ‘special space’ now exists in the Ridge Road home of the Jacobson family. The North Royalton family was the recent recipient of a Special Spaces total room makeover for their 2-year-old toddler Mae, diagnosed with Williams syndrome and several serious health conditions. Now with a focus on creating dream bedrooms for ch ....

Holiday food distribution available for low income households The Partnership North Royalton Holiday Food Distribution (Royal Redeemer/St. Albert/City of North Royalton), will once again work together to provide holiday food boxes to our needy residents. To apply for a Holiday Food Box you must complete an application. Appointments are necessary and will be accepted through Friday, November 1, 2019. If you participated in a food box program in the past, you will still need to re-qualify. If you think you may be eligible, please call the North Royalton Office on Aging to make a pre-certifica ....

Blue Ribbon St. Albert the Great School always aiming to be greater

In his State of the School address, Saint Albert the Great Principal Ed Vittardi noted how the Wallings Road parochial school will not stay great but aim to always be greater. It’s a play on words that very much rings true for the twice recognized Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence that continues its position as one of very few schools within the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to show growth at more than 99 percent capacity. The average Catholic school in the diocese has approximately 279 students, Vittardi noted, whereas this academic year kicked off with 914 enrolled students at Sai ....

Monthly produce market will continue through winter with new location and time

On the heels of a successful inaugural season, the North Royalton Produce Market will continue indoors through the winter months, said Denise Bobulsky, service/volunteer coordinator for Saint Albert the Great Parish. The monthly market, distributing seasonal fruits, vegetables and other items such as milk and bread to low-income qualifying individuals, is a cooperative effort of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Saint Albert the Great, Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, the City of North Royalton, Abundant Life Community Church and additional churches. Its new winter home will be inside Abundan ....

Brace yourself: We’ve officially entered flu season

There’s a scene in the satirical comedy, “The Devil Wears Prada,” in which office snob and fashionista Emily remarks that she’s “just one stomach flu away” from her goal weight. Cheers for this silver-lining observation that connects getting the flu as a great way to quickly shed pounds, but all jokes aside, the flu is no laughing matter. The flu affects millions of families across the country each year and its likely to affect millions more again as we officially enter flu season, that cringe-worthy time of year that makes parents run for cover, cancel fun family plans and head t ....

Royalton Players heading back to Hogwarts School Oct. 25 for Harry Potter Murder Mystery event

The Royalton Players is heading to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as tickets are now on sale to the Harry Potter Murder Mystery, which will be held October 25 at Carrie Cerino’s Restaurant in North Royalton. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 pm, in the restaurant’s ballroom. “Because of the popularity of our two previous Harry Potter murder mysteries, we are heading back to Hogwarts to solve another crime,” said Chuck Poliafico, writer and director of the show, who also serves as president of the Royalton Players. “This time around, it is Harry Potter’s best frien ....

ELECTION GUIDE: Learn about candidates vying for your vote on November 5

Voting has begun for the November 5th Election. Residents will be heading to the polls or voting by mail for a new mayor, president of council, council, and school board. The Recorder has asked all candidates running for city government and school board to let our readers know what expertise and experience make them the qualified candidate for the seat they are seeking. We also asked what they will bring to the office they are seeking that will make North Royalton a better place to live and educate our children. We hope the information provide in this Election Guide will help you make an i ....

Kiwanis Club disbands after 70 years of service

The North Royalton Kiwanis Club voted to disband on Tuesday, September 3. The Club has served this community for close to 70 years and is well known for their annual Easter Egg Hunt for the community’s children. They also sponsored the North Royalton High School Key Club. The official date of disbandment is September 30, as the club will decide the distribution of the remaining funds. The lack of new members, with an organization that is aging out, is the main reason behind the end of this club. “We have membership declining over the years and the active members were not able to take ....

School Board News

The September meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on September 9. The following presentations were made: Albion Elementary: The Board recognized second grader, Carter Gaydemski, who was selected to be a student speaker at the North Royalton Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony on August 30. Royal View: The Board recognized third grader, Leah Gibson, who was selected to be a student speaker at the North Royalton Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony on August 30. Valley Vista: The Board recognized second grader, Nathan Olman, who was selected to be a student speaker ....