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Residents advised to beware of scam

Recently, the North Royalton Police Department has received several calls regarding a scam. Residents have reported that a man knocks on their door and identifies himself as an employee from the Illuminating Company. He reportedly tells the residents that the Illuminating Company is replacing poles in the area and that power may be cut to the residence. He then tries to gain access to the home. Police are advising residents to be mindful of those coming to their door, claiming to be a utility worker. Other stories they could use is that they are there to check your meters, ....

Oct 18, 2016

Royalton Recorder marks 75 years of documenting life in North Royalton (Years 2007 – 2008)

The year 2007 brought an up-beat beginning for the North Royalton City School District. They were rated excellent for the sixth consecutive year, accepted a “State Superintendent School of Distinction Award, recognized one student who had a perfect ACT score, the NRHS women’s soccer team made it to a final four at the State Tournament level, the NRHS Marching Band got another excellent state rating in competition, and two teachers participated in NASA’s zero gravity project. North Royalton Schools maintain a high expectation for everyone. Superintendent Randy Boroff ....

Oct 18, 2016

Food Bank finds new home at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church

As you may have read in our last edition, the North Royalton Food Bank has been relocated to Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church at the corner of Royalton and Abbey Roads. Instead of running from a huge responsibility of operating the Food Bank for a city of over 30,000 people, church members of Royal Redeemer are welcoming the challenge with open arms. “What a privilege it is for us to be able to partner with the city of North Royalton in this way. The staff and volunteers who dedicate their time and resources and oversee this food pantry program are truly amazing! We are thankful for ....

Oct 18, 2016

The Bears are building and future is bright

The first two months of the North Royalton Bears football season has been fraught with bad luck. After the first six weeks of the season, North Royalton had a 1-5 record. But, that record could easily be 4-2 or better if a couple of breaks went the Bears way. The string of bad luck goes back to the first pre-season scrimmage against Padua. Junior quarterback Christian Robinson was injured in that scrimmage forcing head coach Nick Ciulli and his coaching staff to find another signal caller. The staff settled on freshman Joe Marousek, who stands 6-feet-1 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. Joe ....

Oct 5, 2016

Pets of all kinds came for a blessing

The skies were grey and threatening, scattered drops of rain dropped heavily on the windshields of cars as they pulled into the parking lot of St. Albert the Great Church, Wallings Road. Pets and people left the shelter of the cars wondering if a quick change of venue would be necessary. It must have been the grace of St. Francis of Assisi that held the raindrops within the clouds. A small patch of blue appeared through the clouds and widened to allow the sun to shine on the gathering of pets and families on the front lawn of St. Albert the Great School. Pets and their owners mingled and gr ....

Oct 5, 2016

Farm Tour, Concert and Harvest Fest were a hit with residents

The two-day Harvest Fest brought out the best in the weather, the best in music, the best in fresh foods and the best in what North Royalton has to offer from its residents and its civic organizations. The 12th annual Harvest Fest was expanded to a two-day event this year. On Saturday September 24, residents were invited to visit the working farms and Farmers’ Markets in North Royalton. On Sunday the 25th, families took over the City Green for some old-fashioned fun and to celebrate this year’s harvest. The Civic Groups used the event as a fund-raiser to help spread their message. North ....

Oct 5, 2016

Students miss classmate and friend, Alec Thomas Miciunas, lost to cancer

It was a field of green on Friday, September 16 at North Royalton High School, honoring a young man who was taken too soon. Alec Miciumas, a Junior at North Royalton High School, was only sixteen when he passed away the morning of Thursday, September 15 after he battled cancer for a year. Green was his favorite color “It was beautiful to see the community of North Royalton come together and support the Miciunas family during their time of loss,” said North Royalton School Superintendent, Greg Gurka. “Our students, staff, and parents immediately came up with ways to express their sympath ....

Oct 5, 2016

Principal Ed Vittardi delivers St. Albert the Great State of the School

St. Albert the Great Roman Catholic School’s annual State of the School Address took place on Tuesday, September 27, at the St. Albert the Great Church. School Principal, Edward Vittardi delivered the addressed, introduced by Pastor Fr. Edward Estok, who welcomed those who attended. The presentation began with Vittardi introducing teachers, staff and PTO members. He then highlighted the school’s mission statement: “Our missions is to work with families, to educate each child, to know, believe, and live the Catholic faith and to continue life-long learning.” St. Albert the Gre ....

Oct 5, 2016

CERT holds joint exercise with neighboring communities

On Saturday, September 17, members of the North Royalton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were joined by members of the Strongsville, CERT along with other officials from the North Royalton, Strongsville and Olmsted Falls Police Departments, the North Royalton Fire Department, the MetroParks’ Rangers, North Royalton Safety Director, Bruce Campbell, Strongsville CERT commander Dale Hawk and North Royalton CERT commander Nicholas Phillips for a training program, which take place annually, according to North Royalton CERT Commander, Nick Phillips. The North Royalton School District also ....

Oct 5, 2016

Superintendent Gurka addresses Chamber members on school bond issue

The September meeting of the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce was held on September 21. North Royalton School Superintendent, Greg Gurka, addressed the group on the upcoming school bond issue, which supports a facilities plan and maintenance. The total cost of the project will be $94,837,207, with $4,536,267 being supplied by the State of Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and $1,400,940 being supplied through local funding. The thirty-year bond issue would first be collected in January, 2017 and would be inclusive of the remaining bond issue that is presently be collected for the Middl ....

Oct 5, 2016