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Council updates Food Truck Legislation

Council unanimously adopted legislation updating ordinances regarding mobile food units, commonly known as food trucks. The North Royalton City Council adopted legislation regulating food trucks in 2021 after over a year of discussions. Up until that point, food trucks were allowed in the city through the use of special event permits. North Royalton Community Development Director, Tom Jordan stated that “according to our code, a food truck is defined as ‘any apparatus or equipment that is used to cook, prepare or serve food, and that routinely changes or can change location and is operate ....

Jun 20, 2023

Council introduces Term Extension Legislation

City Council introduced legislation at their June 6 meeting that would place the question of extending the terms of each Ward Council Representative from the current two years, to four years. The measure was introduced by Ward 1 Council Rep John Nickell, Ward 2 Council Rep Linda Barath, Ward 3 Council Rep Joanne Krejci, Ward 4 Council Rep Jeremy Dietrich, Ward 5 Council Rep Heidi Webber and Ward 6 Council Rep Mike Wos. Council initially began discussions on the possibility of extending the number of terms City Council members can serve and also staggering the Council terms at the Council Rule ....

Jun 20, 2023

Graduates celebrate, commence next phase

The 117th commencement of North Royalton High School began with practice in the school gym on June 1. All 332 students attended this practice. The gym was set up exactly the way the seating was on stage at the State Theater. Everyone knew their place in line and how to move to the correct row and seat. On Friday, June 2, all graduates took a final school bus ride from the school gym to the State Theater. Graduates and teachers milled around and conversed backstage while the orchestra played a medley of tunes while families found their seats. Senior members of the orchestra were dressed in the ....

Jun 20, 2023

North Royalton City Schools use of a Therapy Dog is approved

The North Royalton City Schools (NRCS) and the City of North Royalton have entered into a memorandum of understanding, accepting an addendum regarding the School Resource Officers, permitting the use of a therapy dog. The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation at its June 6 meeting that authorizes the Mayor to enter into the agreement. In February, North Royalton Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), Alexandra Jezior addressed City Council, formally requesting to start a K9 Therapy Program through the North Royalton Police Department to be used in North Royalto ....

Jun 20, 2023

School Board sends legislative platform to Ohio School Board

The North Royalton Board of Education agreed to send a legislative platform to the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) in the hopes to have the items integrated into their platform, which is amended each year. The North Royalton School District is a member of the state school board. According to OSBA officials, “ OSBA represents the views of members with education policymakers in Columbus and Washington, D.C. Our advocacy efforts are directed by the membership through an annual resolutions process and at the Business Meeting of the OSBA Delegate Assembly, where each school district may app ....

Jun 7, 2023

Ohio enacts Distracted Driving Law

In the State of Ohio, as of April 4, the law prohibits drivers to hold a cell phone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving. Those seen violating this law can be pulled over. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, “drivers over 18 years old can make or receive calls via hands-free devices, including: speaker phone, earpiece, wireless headset, electronic watch, connecting phone to vehicle. In most cases, anything more than a single touch or swipe is against the law.” It does allow drivers to make or receive a call using hands-free technol ....

Jun 7, 2023

Summer fun starts with a Splash

What a more perfect way to start off the summer than with a splash! Residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new Splash Pad at Memorial Park. According Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, a formal ribbon cutting will kick off the celebration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at Memorial Park, located at 14600 State Road.. A rain date of May 28 is planned if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. “One of the focal points of my administration has been to provide enhanced recreational opportunities, while also building upon the amenities at our Memorial Park, which is really the jewel ....

May 24, 2023

Safety Fair is a fun and educational day for all

The 2023 North Royalton Safety Fair sponsored by NR Fire Department got off to a wet start, but the rain moved out and the sun came out to shine on everyone at the Safety Fair. There were firefighters’ hats, stickers of all kinds, small equipment bags, popcorn, beverages, and, of course, hot dogs. Everyone under the shelter of the fire station became part of STEM, (Safety Themed Event Member). Victoria Tsiupyk, who climbed up in the trucking cab last year, came back this year with her parents to see what was new. This was the first fair for fourth grader, Anna Lukianenko, and her mom who are ....

May 24, 2023

City looks brighter, thanks to Servant Weekend

If some locations around North Royalton look a bit cleaner, ready to welcome in the spring weather, they should. Thirty-six locations around North Royalton received some tender loving care and attention from more than 260 members of Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church the weekend of May 5 and 6. It was the annual Servant Weekend. After a hearty breakfast, volunteers headed out to their assigned locations. For the past decade, members of Royal Redeemer have volunteered to help neighbors, strangers and others get ready for spring. The year 2023 is no exception. The volunteers spanned the gamut: youn ....

May 24, 2023

New position leads to added programs

The creation of a new position in the North Royalton Police Department (NRPD) has led to the creation of new programs that are designed to bring the NRPD and the community closer together. In January, North Royalton Police Chief Keith Tarase instituted the new position of Community Engagement Coordinator within the NRPD. “I was looking for the department to have more engagement with the community, other than through our normal police duties,” said Tarase. He noted that other local police departments have either departments or officers that handle the types of programs that engage their re ....

May 24, 2023