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Middle School tackles tobacco

During the 1930’s, cigarette companies used doctors to help advertise their products as an attempt to downplay the health risks of smoking and persuade consumers to smoke. Today, the effects of smoking are known to cause health problems and doctors do not promote the habit. Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death. Currently, there are new products on the market, designed to create a new generation of smokers, e-cigarettes. They are also called e-cigs, e-hookahs, mods, vape pens, vapes, tank systems, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). E-cigarettes produce an aeros ....

Jun 4, 2018

Kids share why Dad’s the Greatest!

Father’s Day is approaching June 17 and to celebrate we asked fourth graders at the local city schools to answer some fun questions about their Dads. When it comes to honoring all-things Dad (and Stepdad), we learned that fathers are synonymous with doling out wisdom, imparting life skills, telling stories, and helping youngsters with critical thinking. They’re also known for fixing things, playing sports, working with their hands and cracking their families up with humor. Here’s to you, Dads! What do you love most about your Dad? “He is basically the comic relief in our family. He ....

Jun 4, 2018

North Royalton pays tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day

North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik and members of Veterans of Foreign War Post 3345 gathered at the North Royalton Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those service men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Mayor Stefanik told the assembled crowd that “we honor those veterans just by your attendance. Their sacrifices are marked with headstones and tiny flags that wave in the breeze. Their names are carved in the stones and memorials across the nation and on distant shores. They will forever be in our memory. They will forever by in our hearts. We will be forever grateful.” Among t ....

Jun 4, 2018

Historical Society buys property from closed Methodist Church

The North Royalton Historical Society (NRHS) is now the proud owner of the Smith/Rutledge House, which has served as their home and museum for many years. The house and .55 acre property was owned by the North Royalton Methodist Church. The society had the right to take the house and move it, according to Don Harris, Vice President of the NRHS. The house was originally occupied in 1858 and was one of the first homes in the area. The first floor and second floors are open to the public and represents life from 1850 to the mid 1900s. According to the History of North Royalton, 1811-1991, “It ....

Jun 4, 2018

Black Bear sightings hit close to home

Last month there were several black bear sightings in neighboring communities. On May 12 one was spotted in Portage County. The following day, there was a spotting in Hudson, then later in Brecksville and Hinckley Township. Ursus americanus, the black bear, is the most common species of bear in North America. They are crepuscular, meaning they are most active early in the morning and late in the evening. They are omnivores; eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, insects, grasses and meat. Most range in size from 100 to 400 pounds and are about 5-6 feet long and about 3 feet tall. They can ....

Jun 4, 2018

Loving our adorable furry friends – Fleas are a bother but ticks are also becoming an emerging problem

If you’re like most Northeast Ohio dog owners, you enjoy walking your pet along our many wooded park trails. But this enjoyable activity can lead to trouble for both you and your pet if proper precautions aren’t taken. Fleas and ticks are especially active during the warm summer months and can easily catch a ride on you and your pet as you’re out and about walking and exploring wildlife areas. Robert Lang, a veterinarian at Hart’s Animal Hospital once pulled 26 ticks and counting from a canine’s coat after the pooch spent less than an hour walking the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Vall ....

Jun 4, 2018

Lady Bears softball growing by leaps and bounds

This has been a big turnaround year for the North Royalton Girls Softball team. In 2017, the Lady Bears were closer to the bottom of the Suburban League’s National Conference standings than the top. This year, North Royalton has flipped the switch, softball wise. In 2018, North Royalton finished play in the National Conference with a record of nine wins and five losses. Exactly where the Lady Bears will finish in the Suburban League is dependent upon other teams, it will definitely be in the top half of the National Conference Standings. In the recent past, North Royalton Girls Softball w ....

May 21, 2018

A fun and educational day at the NRFD Safety Fair

When it comes to emergencies, being aware and prepared is key, and that’s exactly what the North Royalton Fire Department Open House & Safety Fair aimed to teach its attendees. Held May 19 at North Royalton Fire Department, Station #1, the event featured “touch a truck” opportunities with the city’s various fire equipment like the 107-foot tall ladder truck, safety displays, and representatives from several organizations including The Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management, the Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Unit, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, University Hospitals P ....

May 21, 2018

Community supports graduating seniors with scholarship awards

The 81st annual North Royalton Honors and Awrds Presentation was held on May 10 at the North Royalton High School Dan Calabrese Center for the Performing Arts. Scholarships totaling $70,000 were presented to 83 high school seniors by business owners, civic organizations and individuals. Here are the scholarships that were awarded during this year’s presentation: Zachary Antonio Karen Bergstrom Memorial; Carolyn Bajzer North Royalton Local Community; Heather Beeble - Mrs. Rosemary Dwyer Memorial; Brian Berish - North Royalton PTA; Alexander Berkes - Jack Leonti Memorial, The Modi Family; Audr ....

May 21, 2018

Mock crash demonstrates dangers of distracted driving

On the sunny morning of Wednesday, May 2, the senior class of North Royalton High School gathered at Memorial Park. Sirens began to blare as ambulances and police vehicles rushed to the scene of two crashed vehicles that were revealed from underneath a tarp. Inside of those cars were eight of North Royalton’s senior students, with individuals passed out at the wheel and unmoving across the hood of the car. As paramedics began rushing to the scene with stretchers, the students in the audience began to gasp and whisper as they got views of their classmates covered in blood. That blood was onl ....

May 21, 2018