Voters to see City and State Issues in November election

North Royalton Voters will have an opportunity in November to decide if they would like to make a change to the city’s charter and to two changes to the state’s constitution. The charter change would not only increase the term of Ward Council Representatives from two to four years, but, could potentially increase the actual term from its current twelve-year limit. The state constitutional changes address reproductive health and legalized marijuana. The proposed city charter amendment would allow Ward Council Representatives to serve four-year terms, instead of the current two-year terms. ....

North Royalton improves scores in Best High School Rankings

This year, the North Royalton High School climbed in the ranks of Ohio High Schools, from 117 last year, to 73 this year, according to the U.S. News and World Report 2023 rankings of public schools. Every year, the national magazine lists the best high schools across the United States and District of Columbia. Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School ranked 27 and Strongsville High School ranked 54. “The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on ....

School Board News

The August meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, August 21. The Board resolved to appoint North Royalton School Superintendent, Michael Laub, or his designee, as the Board’s Hearing Officer, for all suspension hearings and expulsions The Board approved the following account: 200-987B High School Class of 2027 High School 9th Grade 019-9024 Veale Foundation Grant (Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum) The Board agreed to enter into annual financial statement services with the Local Government Services Section of the Office of the Auditor of State as of and fo ....

Emergency Alert System Test is set for October

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be conducting an Emergency Alert System test, in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commissions on Wednesday, October 4. The test will take place across the entire United States. On October 4, the test is scheduled from about 2:20 p.m. eastern time. The test will be broken down into two portions, testing the Emergency Alert System capabilities, as well as the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) capabilities. That means that radios, televisions and both land lines and wireless phones will recei ....

137th Community Festival offers end-of-summer fun for the whole family

Are you ready for a fun weekend of putting work aside and just relaxing and having fun at the 137th Annual North Royalton Community Festival? Well, we are ready, too, and soon, on August 25, 26, and 27, the Community Festival will be held on the City Green at the corner of Ridge and Royalton Roads. Hours are 6-11 p.m. on Friday; noon-11 p.m. on Saturday; and noon - 9 p.m. on Sunday, followed by Fireworks. Entertainment is lined up at the gazebo stage for the enjoyment of visitors all weekend long. Friday night’s entertainment will kick off with the very popular teen band, “SOS” followed ....

Schools, City welcome new K9 Support Dog

With the new school year just beginning, a new face will be seen around North Royalton schools. Luna, a six-month-old Golden Doodle will be making her debut, with the beginning of the K-9 Therapy Dog Program. North Royalton Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), Alexandra Jezior, recently introduced City Council to the newest member of the North Royalton Police Department, Luna, the new K-9 Support dog. The dog is Jezior’s constant companion. She will not only be making her debut at the schools, but may be seen at various events that take place in North Royalton. “Therapy dogs ....

Record sales for 4-H Homesteaders at County Fair

Community support spurs growth and success of the NR Homesteaders 4-H Club

Homesteaders Dominate Market Competition with Record Number of Grand Champion Livestock Projects and Record-Setting Sales at The 2023 Cuyahoga County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction The North Royalton (NR) Homesteaders Club set records last week at the Cuyahoga County Fair, winning the most-ever Grand Champion market project awards, as well as garnering record-breaking support from the local businesses and individuals who came together to make history supporting the 4-Her’s livestock p ....

Resident to make presentation on human trafficking

Residents are invited to attend a presentation by a North Royalton resident on the topic of human trafficking. Although, many may believe that this crime only happens to certain types of people and in certain places, the truth is that any type of person at any age and in any location may be trafficked. The subject has been in the spotlight with the recent success of the movie, “Sound of Freedom,” which tells a story about the rescue of children. Although human trafficking is often confused with human smuggling, which involves the illegal crossing of a border without the consent of the per ....

NR CERT marks 20 years of community service

The North Royalton CERT held its annual appreciation dinner on Saturday, June 10, at St. Albert the Great Parish Life Center. This year celebrates NR CERT’s 20th Anniversary. In addition to the NR CERT members, most of the North Royalton City Council members were present, along with Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz and President of Council Paul Marnecheck. The invocation was given by St. Albert’s Pastor, Fr. Edward Estok. Also present was former mayor, Cathy Luks, who shared her recollections of the beginning of the NR CERT in 2003. NR CERT was presented with an Ohio House of Representatives Proc ....

NRHS Alumnus becomes Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin, a 1996 graduate of North Royalton High School (NRHS) and member of the NRHS Alumni Hall of Fame, was recently nominated to be the next Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Col. Jason K. Fettig, who was appointed as the 28th Director of the Marine Band in 2014, will relinquish the office of Director and Commanding Officer of the Marine Band on Dec. 20, 2023, and join the faculty of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance as Director of Bands and professor in the Department of Conducting. Nowlin got his start as a member ....