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September is National Preparedness Month

The recent storms that knocked down power lines and trees, caused hundreds of residents to lose power for several days. Although most of North Royalton didn’t bear the brunt of the storm, it certainly reminds residents that Mother Nature can really pull some punches. Since that fury can’t be fought, the best option is to be prepared. Every September, National Preparedness Month is observed in an attempt to raise awareness of how important it is to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that could take place at any time. The U.S. Government website, Ready.Gov, focuses on different areas ....

Sep 5, 2024

West 130 Street Bridge is now reopened

North Royalton residents, especially those living in the southwestern part of the city, should be happy to know that the West 130 Bridge is now open. An announcement that the bridge would be open on August 9 was a bit premature, but it still is ahead of schedule. The bridge is located on West 130 Street, just south of Valley Parkway, and spans the Rocky River. The August 9 opening announcement was deferred, with the bridge opening on Friday, August 23. The Cuyahoga County Engineers’ Office said the contractor had an issue with obtaining material needed to finish the project. The tube fence, ....

Sep 5, 2024

Remember to Stop for School Bus now that school is in session

School is now in session, and so is the daily commute of students around the City on school buses. North Royalton Police Chief Keith Tarase reminds motorists to keep this in mind and act accordingly regarding the laws about stopping around school buses. According to the laws of the State of Ohio, when approaching a school bus that is in the process of dropping off children: - Drivers approaching a school bus in any direction must stop at least ten feet from the front or rear of the school bus. That goes for drivers who are facing the bus, or behind the bus. They cannot proceed until the scho ....

Aug 19, 2024

Council, Planning look at City Ordinance changes

In 2021, North Royalton voters approved the adoption of a new Master Land Use Plan and Rezoning Map for the City. Changing the City’s codified ordinances to accommodate those changes have been taking place, and six ordinances were introduced to that end. Originally, the City contracted a developer for the Town Center District Project. There were problems, however, with the assembly of land necessary to make the project work. In 2008, the recession also played into the demise of the project. Since then, the changes in the manner in which people shop and work have played into the scenario, th ....

Aug 19, 2024

School Board News

The July meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, July 18. School Superintendent Mike Laub gave an update on the District’s food service. The Board approved the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan grants for 2024-25 as listed: Title I-A Improving Basic Programs $421,542.27 Title II-A Support Effective Instruction $91,184.27 Title III Language Instruction for English Learners $44,329.97 Title III Immigrant $3,878.61 Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment $32,708.74 IDEA-B Special Education $1,027,737.98 IDEA Early Childhood Special Ed ....

Aug 7, 2024

Kent Corp breaks ground for major expansion

Members of the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce and City Officials joined CEO of Kent Corporation, Dean Costello, as they broke ground on the company’s upcoming expansion. The addition will add 22,000 square feet to the existing facility. Kent Corporation designs and manufactures steel processing equipment. Its main offices are located in the York Alpha Industrial Park, at 9601 York Alpha Drive. “We appreciate Mr. Costello’s investment,” said North Royalton Community Development Director, Tom Jordan. “He’s a long-time North Royalton business, building a larger-than-expected faci ....

Aug 7, 2024

Furry friends to take over City Green for annual Pet Carnival

A parade of leashed canines and their devoted owners are preparing to come to the City Green, visiting with vendors, enjoying refreshments, and participating in pet-friendly activities as part of the 17th annual Pet Carnival, sponsored by the North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare. This extremely popular yearly event, which is set for Sunday, July 30, from 1 to 4 p.m., embraces and celebrates everything pet related. While the main characters are hundreds of canines walking the City Green alongside their owners, other household pets have been known to show up, like ....

Jul 19, 2024

New Senior Center project bids tossed

The North Royalton City Council adopted legislation that rejects the bids for the Senior Center project, which were opened earlier this month. According to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, all bids received for the project exceed the 20% allotment for the project and had to be tossed out, according to state law. Three bids were received. Last October 3, representatives from Makovich and Pusti Architects gave a preliminary presentation to City Council regarding the potential of the upcoming Senior Center and where they are in the design process. Earlier last year, the City hired the Berea architectur ....

Jul 19, 2024

Elek Springs Property Project to move forward

The next step in the development of the Elek Springs property project is expected to take place soon. The City of North Royalton and the Cleveland Metroparks have joined to provide this recreational opportunity for local residents. Elek Springs is located near the area of Royalton and Bennett Roads. In 2008, the City purchased the 14.8 acre property, called the “Old A. Elek Spring property,” located south of Rt. 82, west of Bennett Road and north of Akins Road. It was purchased for about $225,000. The money came from the City’s recreation capital improvement fund, which was partially fu ....

Jul 19, 2024

City and Historical Society team up with Wreaths Across America

Some like to celebrate Christmas in July, but others are setting their sights to December and making plans. This year, the city of North Royalton and the North Royalton Historical Society will participate in Wreaths Across America. They will again include the North Royalton Cemetery as one of the many locations participating across the United States. North Royalton Council President Paul Marnecheck is currently the Wreaths Across America coordinator for North Royalton. Wreaths Across America offered a few options regarding sponsorships that could make the event a success. The North Royalton H ....

Jul 11, 2024