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Students learn the building process for the new North Royalton Elementary School

Students from Albion, Valley Vista, and Royal View Elementary Schools learned about the building process for their new elementary school from Hammond Construction. The construction company visited the schools from January 14-16. The presentation covered how the land is changed to begin building, the effect of soil on the building as well as some of the vehicles on site. Representatives from Hammond Construction broke down the steps it takes to build a school. They explained the first step is “location” when a decision must be made as to where the new school will be built. The next step ....

Jan 28, 2020

Calling All Brides and Grooms

If you are planning a wedding or are recently married, submit your photo to the Royalton Recorder for our January 30th Special Bridal Issue. Complete the attached form and submit it to the Recorder. Deadline to submit your entry is January 20!

Jan 15, 2020

City Council approves police cameras

The newly elected North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation that will provide for police cameras for the North Royalton Police Department. “This will increase transparency for the Police Department, ensure criminals get off our streets, and provide additional safety for our officers as they risk their lives to keep us safe,” stated Ward 3 Councilman Dan Langshaw. The measure was considered after an indictment of a North Royalton Police officer last year. “It’s unfortunate but in today’s world, everybody has a phone and a camera,” said then-Council President Lar ....

Jan 14, 2020

NR CERT to hold Mardi Gras Fund-raiser

The North Royalton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host a Mardi Gras Fund-raiser at The 3 Spot, 13855 Ridge Road in North Royalton, on February 23, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. CERT is an organization of more than 100 resident volunteers who are trained to augment the city’s safety forces during any disaster which could strike or impact the city. The threat of terrorism was the initial force behind this Federal initiated program, but CERT may be deployed during other emergencies or disasters, natural or man-made. CERT is asking residents to consider sponsoring this Mardi Gras even ....

Jan 14, 2020

North Royalton City Schools honor two dedicated staff members with the Crystal Starfish Award

On December 13, North Royalton City Schools announced the winners of the first semester Crystal Starfish Award presented by First Federal Lakewood. At Royal View Elementary School, Response to Intervention Specialist Cathy Rush was presented with the Crystal Starfish Teacher Award. Besides the award, she also received a $250 Professional Development Grant from First Federal Lakewood, a $50 gift certificate to Cleat’s Restaurant and a cookie basket from A Cookie Jules. Rush was nominated by a colleague. Her nomination states: “Cathy has worked as a teacher in the North Royalton City S ....

Jan 14, 2020

Push, push, push your way to a new decade of good health and fitness

Three days into 2020, all the indoor cycling bikes in the North Royalton Family YMCA’s cycle studio are filled. YMCA Wellness Coordinator and Power Cycle Instructor Denise Moore shouts words of encouragement – “Get uncomfortable!” and “Push, push, push!” – as members pedal through her challenging workout. Heart-thumping beats by the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Queen and Rusted Root blast through the studio and drown out tired huffs and puffs. When the 50-minute indoor cycling class ends, Moore tells members to give their neighbors a proverbial high-five for a job well done. At the ....

Jan 14, 2020

Census coming to your home soon

North Royalton residents should be receiving the 2020 census form soon. Each decade, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, Congress is empowered to carry out the census. The original census in the United States was used to determine representation of the people in Congress. “It counts our population and households, providing the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care a ....

Jan 14, 2020

New Council committees are assigned

Every two years, the President of Council assigns the various Council committees to each City Council member. It is the duty of the Council President to assign the Council Committees of Buildings and Building Codes; Finance; Review and Oversight; Rules and Ordinances; Safety; Streets; Storm Water and Utilities. All committees meet monthly, with the exception of the Review and Oversight Committee, which meets when needed. Members of Council also sit on the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Recreation Board. Typically, the change of assignments takes place after the Council ele ....

Jan 14, 2020

Community celebrates swearing-in of new Mayor and Council at Inaugural Ball

On Friday, January 10, more than two hundred residents and associates gathered at the Carrie Cerino’s Grand Ballroom for cocktails, dinner and dancing to celebrate the inauguration of newly elected Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, Council President Paul Marnecheck and the North Royalton City Council. The Ball was sponsored by Harley and Gary Gross, Frank Mahnic, Jr. and Associates, Specialized Construction Incorporated, Rise in Love and Thomas A. and Kathleen Kelly. “This evening is about the dedication of not only the elected officials, but of the many friends, family and co-workers, whose inva ....

Jan 14, 2020

City holds moving ceremony for Wreaths Across America

All 344 veterans buried in North Royalton Cemetery now have an ornate balsam fir wreath adorning their gravesite thanks to the City’s participation in Wreaths Across America. Dec. 14 marked North Royalton’s first time taking part in the national program that honors the fallen by placing donated wreaths on the graves of veterans at cemeteries across the country. Wreath-laying ceremonies are held on the same day and at the same time – noon – in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Cortney Abbe, a resident of Rocky River and a member of the AT&T Pioneers volunteer network, coordinated Nort ....

Dec 20, 2019