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Charitable school supply drive ceases collection

The income-eligible families of school children in need will have to look elsewhere next year for assistance with obtaining school supplies. The annual “Operation NR Cares” charitable drive held its final collection this summer, assisting more than 50 local children with receiving new supplies for the school year. The Office on Aging and Human Services, which organizes the event year-after-year, is fostering a newfound partnership with University Hospitals Center for Lifelong Health, and will take a step back to focus on Senior Center programming, said Outreach Specialist Debra Burrows. ....

Oct 3, 2017

Best Equipment Company celebrates 100 years with brand new facility

Roadways and sewers have certainly evolved in the last 100 years, but one thing remains constant: Keeping them clean. Best Equipment Company, a family-owned authorized dealer of refuse and recycling, storm water and sewer, street sweeping and litter control, yard waste, turf control and hydro-excavation equipment, is celebrating 100 years of service in 2017, and recently held an Open House commemorating the special occasion and their move August 1 to a newly constructed service facility at 12620 York Delta Drive. Best Equipment formerly leased space on Abbey Road. Founded in 1917 as Ries Equ ....

Oct 3, 2017

NR Educational Foundation receives $25,000 grant to purchase adaptive bikes

State Farm recently announced the Top 40 http://www.neighborhoodassist.com causes that received the most votes in the Neighborhood Assist campaign. Each will receive a $25,000 grant to improve their community. In just ten days, 119,000 people cast 3.1 million votes in support of their favorite cause. As a result, 40 communities, in 24 states, including Ohio, will be getting an assist from State Farm. The North Royalton Educational Foundation, on behalf of North Royalton City Schools, landed in the Top 40 and will use the $25,000 grant to purchase adaptive bicycles for teachers and therapists ....

Oct 3, 2017

Credit card skimmer found at North Royalton gas station

In the world of technology come a lot of things that consumers need to be mindful and watchful. A recent incident locally was the installation of a credit card skimmer at a local gas station. “Skimming is a type of credit card theft where crooks use a small device to steal credit card information in an otherwise legitimate credit or debit card transaction. When a credit or debit card is swiped through a skimmer, the device captures and stores all the details stored in the card’s magnetic strip,” according to Creditcards.com. This credit card skimmer was discovered at pump #7 at the BP S ....

Oct 3, 2017

Big weekend ahead with Farm Tour and Harvest Fest

In just a few days it will be time to celebrate this year’s harvest of fruits and vegetables in North Royalton. It’s an event that has been taking place in North Royalton ever since there was a North Royalton. The celebration will be spread out over two days Saturday. September 23, and Sunday, September 24. North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik said residents are being encouraged to check out and support the farmers markets and farms that are located within the city limits on Saturday. The Mayor refers to the six locations as the “hidden gems” of the city. The six farms open for the tou ....

Sep 22, 2017

Boys soccer starts season strong

The North Royalton Boys Varsity Soccer began the 2017 season looking at a big task ahead of it. Their job, keep the tradition of North Royalton Boys Soccer alive. Through the first six games of the season, North Royalton is undefeated on the season with a record of 4-0-2. Last year, North Royalton had a record of 12-4-3 and reached the Parma District Finals before losing to eventual state champion St. Ignatius 1-0. From the 2016 team, North Royalton graduated 14 seniors. Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Jason Rutkowski says that loss to St. Ignatius still stings just a bit. “Even though we lost, ....

Sep 18, 2017

Hurricane relief efforts in full-force throughout community

As parts of Texas continue to recover and rebound from Hurricane Harvey, local residents, schools, businesses and churches here have stepped up to lend a helping hand. “It’s up to us as individuals, families and business owners to do what we can to help,” said Richard Hughes, owner of Richard’s Automotive Repair LLC. Hughes has opened up his York Alpha Drive shop to donations of necessities like bottled water, undergarments, clothing, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, infant supplies and animal food, which he and his wife will personally load onto pallets and drive to Houston for dis ....

Sep 18, 2017

City adds No Vaping to No Smoking laws

City Council unanimously approved legislation at its September 5 meeting that bans all use of electronic smoking devices, such as vape pens and e-cigarettes on city-owned property, including indoor and outdoor properties. “Electronic smoking devices, often called e-cigarettes, heat and vaporize a solution that typically contains nicotine, and are often designed to mimic the look and feel of a real cigarette, while others resemble pens or other innocuous objects,” according to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation. “The devices are metal or plastic tubes that contain a cartridge f ....

Sep 18, 2017

What’s on the Ballot November 7

The November election is fast approaching. The absentee ballots will be mailed out on September 23 and polls are open on election day, Tuesday, November 7 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On October 10, Voter Registration Closes and on October 11, Opening of vote by mail will begin. November 4 is the Absentee Ballot application deadline; November 6. All overseas Vote by Mail ballots must be submitted to be received by November 7. Also all absentee ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. Ward 1 - John T. Nickell Ward 2 - Gary Petrusky Ward 3 - Daniel R. ....

Sep 18, 2017

School Board News

The September meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on September 11. The North Royalton Royal Harmony sang America the Beautiful in remembrance of the events of September 11. School Superintendent Greg Gurka highlighted the Quality Profile for the North Royalton Schools, stating that this is the third year in publication. He noted that this district is “only one of 85 districts through the state of Ohio that take the opportunity to share this information with our community.” The Profile can be found on the district’s website, www.northroyaltonsd.org. A short prese ....

Sep 18, 2017