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Greek Orthodox Church finding ways to bring parishioners together

Eleni Johnson of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church remembers March 8, 2020, very well. It was, unbeknownst to anyone at the Wallings Road church, the last time the large youth ministry population would see each other again before the pandemic changed everything. “When the kids left Sunday School and dance practice, the whole world shut down that week,” Johnson reflected. “Many of them haven’t been back. Youth ministries have either been postponed or turned to Zoom.” Now, almost a year later, Johnson, who serves as Hellenic Dance director and co-adviser for Greek Orthodox Youth of Am ....

Feb 23, 2021

High school offering farewell tours as sections are prepared for demolition

North Royalton High School Principal and Alumnus, Sean Osborne, met his future wife in Cafeteria Two. North Royalton Alumni Association President Nick Phillips remembers the exact spot in the old section of the high school where he worked up the courage to ask out the girl of his dreams (who later became his wife). These are just two stories, from two graduates reflecting on memories made within the walls of NRHS; there are thousands of other memories out there and thousands of other memories yet to be made in the Ridge Road building by future graduates. As part of the high school’s ong ....

Feb 23, 2021

NRHS alumna soars over Super Bowl in patriotic flyover

The Royalton Recorder had the extraordinary chance to connect with North Royalton High School graduate, Captain Sarah Kociuba, who led the Super Bowl Flyover following the national anthem. Kociuba flew the B-2 stealth bomber and is just one of ten woman pilots of the aircraft in the nation, according to Cleveland.com. Kociuba, the first female pilot to lead a Super Bowl Flyover, is a graduate of the University of Dayton. In her email with the Royalton Recorder, Kociuba noted how proud she is to represent North Royalton, adding that her parents have always been and continue to be supporters a ....

Feb 23, 2021

Bears repeat as Suburban League National Conference Champs

Back-to-back Suburban League National Conference Champions. Sweeter words were never spoken about the 2020-21 North Royalton Bears’ Varsity Boys Basketball team. The Bears wrapped up a share of the title with a 71-53 win over Brecksville-Broadview Heights on Saturday, January 30. North Royalton finishes the Suburban League National season with a 6-1 record and shares the championship with the Bees. The game did not start well for North Royalton. At the end of the first quarter, the Bees had a 22-11 advantage over the Bears. That’s when the North Royalton seniors took over. In the ....

Feb 9, 2021

North Royalton City Schools’ Students Participate in Great Kindness Challenge

During this time of uncertainty, North Royalton City Schools’ students are trying to spread some joy by completing kind acts in their communities. Students at various grade levels throughout the District participated in the tenth annual Great Kindness Challenge the week of January 25. North Royalton Middle School (NRMS) Intervention Specialist Annemarie Kish heard about this challenge through Unique Learning Curriculum: News 2 and decided to engage her students in many random acts of kindness. All three elementary schools also participated in many kindness activities and service projects. ....

Feb 9, 2021

Local church fish fries affected by pandemic

Lent begins on Wednesday, Feb. 17, for Christians here and everywhere. The six-week Lenten season is a solemn time of reflection, renewal, and the deepening of one’s religious faith in the days leading up to Easter. In Greater Cleveland, Lent is also synonymous with church fish fries. These weekly meals, held Friday evenings throughout Lent and run by volunteers at dozens of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland’s 185 parishes, do more than build community and demonstrate faith; they raise much-needed fundraising dollars for church ministry work and various projects. And this year – the sec ....

Feb 9, 2021

Enjoy all things that say Love this Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! February 14 is a day to show our spouses, children, and the other special people in our lives just how much we love and appreciate them. And because Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, that pesky little thing called “work” will be on the back-burner for many of us. If you’re looking for some fun ways to spread some Valentine’s Day cheer around your house this weekend, read on for a few ideas: Ways to make Valentine’s Day special for your spouse: • Wake up early to prepare a nice breakfast for your husband or wife to enjoy or do break ....

Feb 9, 2021

School District provides Strategic Plan update

Pat Farrell, North Royalton School District’s Director of Personnel, updated the Board on the District’s Strategic Plan progress at the January 7 Board of Education work session. He gave a presentation that highlighted the key areas of the plan that will direct the initiatives of the district throughout the next five years. The plan starts at a core belief, stating that, “we believe in a culture that promotes respect and integrity; in collaboration among schools, communities and families; communication is essential.” In a balance between interpersonal relationships and technology; ....

Feb 9, 2021

Council approves all but one union contract for 2021

At the February 2 City Council meeting, the North Royalton City Council approved all of the City’s union contracts for 2021, except for the Firefighter’s Union. All of the City’s union contracts expired on December 31, 2020. In addition, Council also approved ordinances following suit, for the following: Police and Fire Chiefs, Police Captain, Assistant Fire Chief, Police Lieutenant and any non-union full time city employee. At the time of this writing, the City is still in the process of negotiating with the Firefighter’s Union. The unions represented in the city include the Frate ....

Feb 9, 2021

Residents invited to Memorial Park Open House

The City of North Royalton is inviting residents to view boards that show potential improvements to Memorial Park. The Open House will take place on Monday, February 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in City Hall’s Community Room. COVID restrictions will be in place. City administrators are looking for the opinions of residents regarding the proposed options. The North Royalton Recreation Board recently received a Summary of Preliminary Improvement Options for the upgrading of Memorial Park by Cleveland-based Behnke Landscape Architecture. The price tag for what is initially proposed is between ....

Feb 9, 2021