North Royalton Harvest Fest kicks off fall season

Sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s, just what the organizers of the Harvest Fest were hoping for and got on Sunday, September 22. This was the 17th year that the Harvest Fest celebrated the end of the summer growing season and the onset of autumn. “Nobody can be this lucky with the weather two years in a row. The Harvest Fest features a great family atmosphere for residents,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. “All of the groups that are here at the Harvest Fest come to show their community support.” There were 32 different vendors or booths at the Harvest Fest. That’s more than ....

City Welcomes Autumn with Harvest Fest and Farm Tour

NRHS fans advised to arrive early at football games

Planning to watch the Bears at Serpentini Stadium this year? The best advice for the 2019 Football and Soccer Seasons is to get to the Stadium Early. Due to construction at North Royalton High School, the number of available parking spaces at the High School is limited, very limited. “We have about 150 parking spaces in the lot between the Middle School and the High School. And we have another 150-to-175 parking spaces in the parking lot behind the High School,” said North Royalton High School Athletic Director Bo Kuntz. There are other parking areas available, but, be prepared to ....

Saint Albert receives state nod for STEM education

Saint Albert the Great School is one of 54 schools in Ohio to earn state recognition for STEM education. The Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research, as chosen by The Ohio Academy of Science, recognizes schools and teachers that provide ample opportunities for hands-on learning and educational opportunities that extend beyond typical classroom activities. As part of the award, 20 Saint Albert teachers were recognized for their work in STEM education and student excellence. STEM education focuses on four specific disciplines – science, technol ....

St. Matthew congregation back home after fire

Although the church has not been built yet, members of the St. Matthew Orthodox Church are happy to be back home. The congregation has moved back to its North Royalton home after a fire took place at their Albion Road location in November, 2017. The first Sunday Liturgy took place on August 4, “back at 10383 Albion Road in the newly finished hall. It will be good to be home,” as posted on their Facebook page. “Half of the building is done. They have finished the Hall/Education building and have moved in. That’s where we have a temporary church set up,” according to St. Matthew ....

Senior Citizens warned to beware of DNA scam alert

A new scam is targeting senior citizens in Ohio. This scam involves DNA screening and genetic testing. “Scam artists are always looking for new ways to steal money or personal information,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “We want people to be careful and to know the signs of a possible scam.” “The Ohio Department of Insurance and the Ohio Department of Aging has recently issued warnings of a new scam targeting seniors. Ohio consumers should be cautious of genetic testing firms visiting senior communities or making unsolicited phone calls and mailings related to DNA screenings,” ac ....

New school will be on budget and on schedule

The North Royalton Board of Education recently approved the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the new elementary school. That, with the previous GMP that was approved earlier this year for the renovation/reconstruction of the Middle School and High School, will now confirm the construction costs for the entire project. “We are pleased with where the (GMP) numbers came in,” said Gurka. “We are all aware that costs have escalated in school construction since our bond issue was passed. This can be seen in districts all around us. However, this elementary (school) GMP will allow us to co ....

Harvest Fest gives one a warm feeling of yesteryear

September is that time of year when the weather starts to turn, the crops in the backyard or on the farm are ready to be harvested and North Royalton is preparing to celebrate. The celebration will take place on Sunday, September 22. The 17th annual Harvest Fest will be held on the City Green, located in the triangle between Ridge, Royalton and Bennett Roads. The event will run between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. The event is sponsored by the Holiday Lighting Committee. While the Harvest Fest is a 21st Century event, it reminds ....

First edition of hometown paper found and donated to Royalton Recorder

‘For a better living, North Royalton is your home’ A former resident, whose North Royalton family lineage stretches back to the 1800s, found something that has eluded civic leaders for years. Lucinda Shoaff-Bunsey, a 1973 graduate of North Royalton High School who now resides in Vermilion with her husband Bob, was cleaning out boxes of old things that her parents had given her. The boxes, being stored in her garage for some time, contained old family heirlooms including photos, letters, diaries and one extremely special document left folded in half near the bott ....

Long-time Royalton residents enjoy picnic at Olde Timers Banquet

It’s been a tradition in North Royalton for the past 30 years or so. The annual Olde Timers Banquet, which is held close to the North Royalton Community Festival, took place this year at the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday afternoon, August 17. About 200 long-time residents of North Royalton showed up for an afternoon of food and fellowship. How does a resident of North Royalton become classified as an Olde Timer? “North Royalton residents who are at least 70 years old and have lived in the city for 30 years are eligible to attend,” said Cindy Palmentara, chairperson of th ....