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NR City Schools eyes adding a K9 Support Dog

North Royalton Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), Alexandra Jezior recently addressed City Council, formally requesting to start a K9 Therapy Program through the North Royalton Police Department to be used in North Royalton Schools. The presentation took place at the February 21 Council Safety Committee meeting. Jezior said the program would be utilized primarily at the North Royalton City Schools, St. Albert the Great School and Royal Redeemer School. It could also be used to aid the victims of crime and for community engagement. It would be an addition to the Police Department ....

Mar 7, 2023

School Board News

The North Royalton Board of Education’s monthly School Board meeting took place on Monday, February 13. Assistant Superintendent Melissa Vojta gave a presentation regarding the Literacy Team. The Board approved a one-time amendment to the current employment contract of School Superintendent, Michael K. Laub, Jr. for the limited purpose of assisting for his relocation into the district. That contract period ends July 31, 2024. The 2023-2024 contract (the last year of the current three-year, initial contract) will include a $25,000 relocation adjustment. The Board also approved a re-appointme ....

Feb 21, 2023

One School One Book kicks off at NR Elementary School

During the month of February, North Royalton Elementary School (NRES) is embarking on a special project: an all school book club. Every family has received a copy of the same book, Betty G. Birney's, “The World According to Humphrey,” which they will read at home throughout February. The school hosted an assembly on Jan. 27 to kick off the program. NRES is asking everyone at the school–students, parents, teachers, and administrators–to set aside some time to participate in this special activity. “Our building's Literacy Committee has selected a title that can be followed, understood ....

Feb 21, 2023

Police warn to beware of potential scams

The North Royalton Police Department (NRPD) recently posted a potential scam that has been circulating of late. They recommend that residents be alerted to the circumstance. This potential scam is posted on the NRPD’s Facebook page, and it is regarding the sale of counterfeit merchandise. Police have posted the following on their Facebook page: “Unfortunately, it appears that scammers are attempting to cash in on our Department’s image and likeness with counterfeit merchandise once again. Please be advised that the North Royalton Police Department DOES NOT sell branded merchandise to th ....

Feb 21, 2023

City plans events for 2023

Even though it’s only February, the City Event Committee is hard at work to plan and organize the list of city-sponsored events for 2023. This will be the second year the Committee has assembled to offer opportunities for residents to gather as neighbors of North Royalton The first event will take place in April, with what was called the Easter Parade. This year, it will be called an Easter Tour, where the Easter Bunny will appear at pre-selected stops to visit with the children, according to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. This year, a new addition will be the Splash Pad Opening on May 27. “W ....

Feb 7, 2023

NR school calendar will not change for 2023-24 school year

Although a local school district has changed their school calendar to include more holidays in the name of inclusion, the North Royalton calendar for next year will remain the same. Recently, the Beachwood City Schools added three new holidays to their academic school calendar. With the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the Beachwood City Schools have added the Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, and Diwali to their list of holidays and their students will have those days off when they fall on a weekday. Lunar New Year, known as Guo Nian, is one of the most important yearly celebrations in the East and ....

Feb 7, 2023

NRHS alumnus writes Episode of CBS TV’s Hit Show S.W.A.T.

Back in his days at North Royalton High School (NRHS), John Amato loved his English and broadcasting classes, but never imagined it would lead him to where he is now. Amato graduated from NRHS in 2017 and took his passions with him to college. He went on to study media production with a minor in English at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2021. Since then, he has moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of writing and working in creative media. He started off as an intern at MiddKid Productions right after graduation, but was recently promoted to a writer� ....

Feb 7, 2023

Tasers are subject of discussion for City Council

The North Royalton City Council recently discussed the purchase of Tasers for the North Royalton Police Department. The discussion took place at Council’s Safety Committee meeting. A Taser, also known as a Tom A. Swift Electric Rifle, is a handheld device that incapacitates a person by transmitting a 50,000-volt electric shock, according the Britannica.com. “The Taser fires two small darts, connected to the device with thin wires, up to a distance of approximately 11 meters (35 feet). The darts can penetrate clothing and, once they make contact with the target, deliver the electric shock, ....

Feb 7, 2023

Frigid temperatures cause water woes

Several water main breaks occurred in North Royalton in January, causing water outages and boil alerts. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurrence, with aging water mains. “Water main breaks are unpredictable,” according to the City of Cleveland, Division of Water (CDW). “A big factor is weather. The colder the weather is for an extended period of time, the more water main breaks occur. Breaks can also occur when there is a sudden increase in water pressure in a water main, such as when a fire hydrant is closed too suddenly.” To report a water main break or a water leak, residents ....

Feb 7, 2023

School Board News

The first meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, January 9. Assistant Superintendent Melissa Vojta gave a presentation on the curricular strategic plan goal relating to students who are English learners. The Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Tax Budget. It then approved the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan grant for 2022-23, in the amount of $652.63. The Board approved the following adjustment: 507 ESSER, from $1,436,473.27 to $1,437,125.90. The Board approved the adoption of the classified substitute salary schedule, effective January 1, 2023, ....

Jan 24, 2023