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Antennas would fill cell phone coverage gaps

The North Royalton City Council adopted legislation 6-0 at its July 19 meeting, issuing a cell phone tower antenna moratorium. Council President Larry Antoskiewicz affirmed the vote, as well as Ward 1 Councilman John Nickell, Ward 2 Councilman Gary Petrusky, Ward 3 Councilman Dan Langshaw, Ward 4 Councilman Paul Marnecheck and Ward 6 Councilman Dan Kasaris. In order to fill coverage gaps in dead spots, cell phone companies have begun placing antennas on utility poles in order to act as a booster. The city has begun a 120-day moratorium in the issuing of permits for these antennas, in order to ....

Aug 19, 2016

Superior NRHS marching band never fails to amaze

The date is Thursday, August 5, and band camp has begun. Two hundred eighty seven North Royalton Marching Band members take the field for the first time this year. They have been practicing the music since June. They have been learning the marching instructions since – yesterday. Director of Bands, Dave Vitale, a 1998 graduate of North Royalton, conducts the band from the roof top of the high school. Everyone is positioned in straight performance rows on an asphalt parking lot below. The lot is lined off exactly the same as the football field. Mr. Vitale can see everything, he hears all. He ....

Aug 19, 2016

Community Garden takes blue ribbon at County Fair

The North Royalton Community Garden represented North Royalton well at the 120th annual Cuyahoga County Fair, which took place from August 8 - 14, with the award of a blue ribbon for their display. The Cuyahoga County Fair has been an annual event since 1893, except for 1932, with the depression and 1942-43, during World War II. Each year the event has been held at the 117-acre Fairgrounds in Berea. In the beginning, the event was held in the fall, when the farmers where done with their crops. This year, the North Royalton Community Garden received the first place blue ribbon for their displ ....

Aug 19, 2016

Come help Band Boosters and Easter Seals “Fill the Truck” Aug. 20 and 21

North Royalton Band Boosters will partner with Easter Seals Northern Ohio to not only raise money for the North Royalton Marching Band, but also to help local children and adults with disabilities. The Boosters need You! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, churches, or anyone else looking to clear clutter and do something good for our community! An Easter Seals truck will be parked west of the North Royalton Board of Education at 6579 Royalton Road Saturday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 21, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., during our Community Festival, to accept donations of ....

Aug 19, 2016

Rookies star under the lights

The “Little League” season for the North Royalton Baseball Boosters is coming to an end. While some teams are involved in the playoffs, the 5-and-6 year old league, known as ‘‘the Rookies,” brought their season to a close in a unique way. Instead of playing the final game on one of the two fields in the middle of the York Road complex, the eight teams got to play under the lights at Diamonds #4 and 5. Before the game, the public address announcer announced the name of every player and coach who would be participating. Then, the players gathered around the pitcher’s mound for the ....

Aug 3, 2016

School District provides updated strategic plan

North Royalton City Schools Director of Curriculum, Melissa Vojta, and Pat Farrell, Director of Personnel, gave a presentation at the July School Board meeting on the district’s three-year Strategic Plan, highlighting the key areas that will direct the initiatives of the district throughout the next three years. The plan was last updated in August 2015. The plan consists of the following six goals: Community engagement, student achievement, communication, facilities, financial, and collaboration. The following are the action steps taken under each goal: Community Engagement * Alumni Assoc ....

Aug 3, 2016

11th Annual Pet Carnival is this weekend – Bring your 4-legged friends for a fun and happy time

Join us at the top of the hill on the City Green this August 7 for the 11th Annual Pet Carnival. That Sunday the event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., rain or shine. This annual celebration of community, family, and pets, hosted by Dr. Adam Hechko and the North Royalton Animal Hospital, attracts hundreds of animal lovers and four-legged friends from as far away as Akron and Canton. The 10th annual pet carnival greeted nearly 2,000 people and pets last year. North Royalton Animal Hospital, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited practice of the year for 2015, and Paws at ....

Aug 3, 2016

Rash of home crime reported in area

What does a barn fire, car break-ins, a mail box fire and sheds set afire have in common? Maybe nothing, or maybe a link. North Royalton Safety Director Bruce Campbell said that the North Royalton Police Department is in the middle of investigating a large number of incidents that have taken place last month. The following is the rundown of the incidents in question: On Thursday, July 14, a barn caught fire on Edgerton Road. On Monday, July 18, a Prince Charles Drive resident reported that two vehicles in the driveway were broken into. A Jessica Lane resident reported that two vehicles in h ....

Aug 3, 2016

Residents show appreciation to North Royalton’s finest

It’s not Christmas in July at the North Royalton Police Department, but it seems like it could be, with gifts arriving daily lately. Residents and area businesses have shown appreciation for North Royalton’s finest after recent police shootings nationwide. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 69 police officers have been shot to death so far this year, 19 in July. In Ohio, three officers died in the line of duty and one K-9 dog. Nationwide, the deaths of 33 of these officers were a result of gunfire. On July 7, 2016, a group of police officers were ambushed and fired upon in Dall ....

Aug 3, 2016

Colorful banners around town promote city pride

Around town, you might already be seeing colorful banners around the city and school areas. These were erected to show off North Royalton pride. Banners from the City, Schools, Chamber of Commerce and Royalton Recorder are placed along Royalton, Ridge and State Roads. Mayor Bob Stefanik talked about the excitement that surrounds things like a High School football game in town. “I wanted to get that excitement going. We’ve been updating the center of the city and wanted to showcase it.” He contacted school officials and the Chamber of Commerce, who both agreed to participate. “It was ....

Jul 21, 2016