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 ....

Putting her best face forward: The clock is ticking for resident competing in national make-up contest

There are just hours left to cast your winning vote for 22-year-old North Royalton resident and NRHS grad Carrie Esser, whose jaw-dropping talents with a make-up palette have earned her a spot in the Top 5 of the NYX Professional Make-up Face Awards. Esser is competing for the national title of “2019 Artist of the Year” with a grand prize of $50,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles. With a theme of “Wonderland After Dark,” Esser’s final challenge has her creating an artistic new look and a tutorial video. Internet users can view her submission now and cast their vote at f ....

Annual Blessing of the Pets set for Sunday, Oct. 6

“In almost everything we do at Saint Albert, we try to introduce faith into every aspect of peoples’ lives,” said Pastor Edward Estok. The upcoming Pet Blessing set for Oct. 6 on the front lawn of Saint Albert the Great School does just that and more, offering pet owners an opportunity to connect in faith and community and extend their religious life onto their beloved companions. The annual event, held in honor of the Feast Day of Saint Francis, whom Catholics recognize as the patron saint of animals and pets, will begin at 2 p.m. and include short prayers, worship, song and blessing ....

Donation insures YMCA will be able to assist more families

Thanks to a generous donation, even more people will have access to the many benefits of a North Royalton Family YMCA membership. A $5,000 donation from the Westfield Insurance Legacy of Caring Fund was recently awarded to the State Road exercise and wellness facility. Graydon-Toole Insurance Group, who has represented Westfield Insurance for more than 60 years, nominated the North Royalton Family YMCA for a grant from the Westfield Insurance Foundation and presented the check to local leaders in a ceremony last month. Following the awarding, the North Royalton Family YMCA announced the do ....

Breaking ground on North Royalton Elementary School Construction Project

On Friday, August 30, North Royalton City Schools held a groundbreaking celebration to kick off the construction of the new North Royalton Elementary School located at 16400 State Road. Representatives of the community, staff, administration and city and community officials came together for a ceremony that included comments and reflections from Superintendent Greg Gurka, Principal Kirk Pavelich, and several students. These students included Carter Gaydemski, second grade student, Albion Elementary; Leah Gibson, third grade student, Royal View Elementary; and Nathan Olman, second grade student ....

Residents attend Health Fair & Family Expo for learning and fun

Each year, the North Royalton Health Fair & Family Expo aims to provide its attendees with free access and support for a variety of health and wellness services and this year was no different. Hundreds of attendees walked the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church and School grounds Sept. 21, visiting with vendors and gathering pertinent health and wellness information. The event site switched this year to the Royalton Road church complex due to construction work at North Royalton High School. But the site change didn’t appear to hinder the lively momentum of the yearly event. More than 60 healt ....

North Royalton Harvest Fest kicks off fall season

Sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s, just what the organizers of the Harvest Fest were hoping for and got on Sunday, September 22. This was the 17th year that the Harvest Fest celebrated the end of the summer growing season and the onset of autumn. “Nobody can be this lucky with the weather two years in a row. The Harvest Fest features a great family atmosphere for residents,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. “All of the groups that are here at the Harvest Fest come to show their community support.” There were 32 different vendors or booths at the Harvest Fest. That’s more than ....

City Welcomes Autumn with Harvest Fest and Farm Tour