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School Board News

The November meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, November 5. Board members and administrators recognized various students and staff from all five buildings for their commitment to excellence, whether it be through academics, arts, athletics, community service or for exhibiting core values: Albion Elementary Student Council student representatives Joe Celek, Zack Leanza, Lily Kate Mason, Stefanie Tsybulya and Lydia Discenza, as well as their teacher/advisor Jen Nemeth, were recognized for raising funds for WAGS 4 WARRIORS, a local organization that provides ....

Nov 19, 2018

Brinkman pleads guilty in 2017 murders

A man charged with the deaths of five Ohioans has pleaded guilty to the murder of three victims, all of which were North Royalton residents. Earlier this month, George Brinkman recently changed his plea to guilty to the aggravated murder charges in the death of three North Royalton women last year. Suzanne Taylor was found with her daughters, Taylor Pifer and Kylie Pifer, dead in their Ridge Road home in June 2017. 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 fou ....

Nov 19, 2018

Taste of North Royalton serves up smiles, support

If the North Royalton City Schools were a meal to be enjoyed, it would be a warm, welcoming plate of hearty, perfectly blended flavors that complemented one another and begged for seconds. This imaginary meal and its characteristics came to life and were loved by many Nov. 1 as the North Royalton Educational Foundation and North Royalton Stadium Foundation cooked up its annual Taste of North Royalton event. Held at St. Paul Hellenic Center, the event featured representatives from more than 20 restaurants, delis and caterers handing out tasting samples of their all-time favorite and best-selli ....

Nov 19, 2018

Schools pay special tribute to Veterans

Veterans Day was celebrated throughout North Royalton Schools, especially at the elementary schools. In the Saint Albert the Great Church Parish Hall, Army Staff Sgt. Scott Madzia holds his daughter, Emmalynn, close as she snuggles into his uniform during a program honoring Veterans Day. “It means a lot that they do this because it takes a lot of effort,” Madzia says as he looks around at a display of commemorative student-written essays and collection of military heirlooms and items. By “this,” he’s referring to a yearly Veterans Day Military Salute organized by Saint Albert the ....

Nov 17, 2018

Former Little Miss North Royalton to perform in Great Lakes Theater production of “A Christmas Carol”

Christmas has come early for 11-year-old Corlyn Stauffer, who was recently cast in the Great Lakes Theater production of “A Christmas Carol,” celebrating its 30th anniversary year and widely recognized as one of Cleveland’s favorite holiday traditions. Corlyn, the daughter of North Royalton Dance Academy Creative Director and Owner Amy Stauffer, has been cast as a Street Child and the “Swing,” a theater term that refers to a performer tasked with playing one or more roles when someone else is out due to illness or obligation. The position is vital and a reflection of the youngster� ....

Nov 17, 2018

North Royalton Athletes to “Stuff the Bus” for Coats for Kids on Sat., Nov. 17

The North Royalton High School football players will coordinate the Ninth Annual Coats for Kids/Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The community is asked to bring gently used coats and cash donations to the North Royalton Board of Education parking lot, 6579 Royalton Road, where the players will “stuff” a North Royalton school bus with the donations. This event benefits the children of Northeast Ohio and is a way for the North Royalton school community to give back to those in need. Stuff the Bus will be a “drive and drop” operation, so coat and cash dono ....

Nov 17, 2018

Who will open bicentennial time capsule in 2068?

North Royalton officially turned 200 years old on Oct. 27 and to celebrate the special event and close a summer-long bicentennial celebration, Mayor Robert Stefanik gathered with members of City Council, school leaders and those in civic and service organizations to bury a time capsule. Buried nearly two feet below ground beneath the commemorative brick patio outside the North Royalton Historical Society, the time capsule - a sturdy memorial box donated by Babitt-Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - will be unearthed in 50 years on Oct. 27, 2068, when the community celebrates its 250th birt ....

Oct 30, 2018

Law helps keep solicitor’s at bay

City Council recently adopted amendment’s to the codified ordinances relating to solicitors. The amendment clarified those who would be exempt in needing registration, as well as strengthening the penalty for those who do not adhere to the ordinance. City ordinances prohibits soliciting without a permit, issued by the North Royalton Police Department. In order to obtain a permit, which is valid for up to ninety days, an application must be made to the Police Department. According to the city’s codified ordinances, “All license applications shall be referred to the Chief of Police who sh ....

Oct 29, 2018

Route 82 widening kicks into gear

About 25 people attended a recent public meeting on the recent update of the Rt. 82 widening project. The meeting took place on Tuesday, October 9, at Royal Redeemer Church, hosted by the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works and contractor, DiGioia-Suburban Excavating, regarding the widening and reconstruction of sections of Royalton Road between West 130 Street and York Road. The widening project will convert the current Rt. 82 area from a two lane road to a three lane road, with six-foot sidewalks and seven-foot tree lawns one each side, as well as two 15-foot lanes and an 11-foot tur ....

Oct 29, 2018

North Royalton High School Teacher recalls a life of service

To look back on a career and know that it’s changed the world—that is, by far, the hallmark of a life well lived. For North Royalton High School (NRHS) math teacher Lisa Arvay, her past thirty years have made that very impact on students, as she worked tirelessly to ensure they not only understood the intricacies of mathematics, but genuinely enjoyed learning through her passion and dedication to her craft. Arvay found teaching to be most rewarding when the students thrived. “My favorite part of teaching was when a struggling student started to succeed,” Arvay said. “It was a great ....

Oct 29, 2018