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Patrolman indicted after charges are challenged

On March 8, a veteran police officer in the North Royalton Police Department was indicted on perjury, tampering with evidence and falsification. He was previously investigated after a judge’s ruling last fall that challenged his charges of an OVI. In April, 2018, a man was pulled over for a tinted window violation and a non-operating license plate light. The man was ultimately charged for those two misdemeanors, as well as OVI, Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. The police initiating the traffic stop reported that the vehicle did not stop immed ....

Mar 18, 2019

Valley Vista Elementary holds “Out of This World” art show

Valley Vista Elementary showcased students’ artistic talents at their art show on February 21. The theme for the show followed the reading theme in the classroom, which was “Out of this World.” Each grade level was responsible for creating a project that dealt with space. Kindergartners learned hand coloring and intricate cutting skills when making astronauts. First graders used neon paint and paper for their neon Alien UFOs. The second graders used Modge Podge, tissue paper, gems and metallic markers when creating warm colored suns and cool colored moons. Third grade students painted ....

Mar 18, 2019

BlueLine Classics’ unique business takes you down memory lane

A true sense of nostalgia parks itself at 12492 York Road in North Royalton. That’s the site of BlueLine Classics, a business specializing in the buying and selling of classic cars. Even the most novice of car aficionados is easily awed by the classic sets of wheels lining BlueLine’s retro space. Their current inventory includes the likes of a 1966 Shelby Cobra, a 1969 Chevy Camaro, a 1965 Pontiac GTO and a 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS. Muscle cars – fast with big engines and a lot of horsepower – rank supreme. And even cooler than the cars? The rusted red Sanford And Son Salvage truck t ....

Mar 18, 2019

‘Great’ change coming to neighboring parochial school

Those on the journey with Saint Albert the Great and Church of the Assumption in Broadview Heights were treated to sight-seeing and some much-anticipated highlights during a recent Town Hall style gathering, the first public meeting held since the North Royalton parish announced it will manage the Broadview Heights parochial school next school year due to declining enrollment and the threat of closure. Staff and members from both parishes sat at attention in the Church of the Assumption pews March 5 to hear a progress report, roadmap and vision from Saint Albert the Great School Principal Ed ....

Mar 18, 2019

New produce market to serve seniors and those meeting low income criteria

Assisting those in need already tops the priority lists of several agencies and institutions scattered throughout the city, but that generosity is about to expand again. A produce market aptly named, “Unity In The Community,” will debut April 9 at the York Road Recreation Field Pavilion specifically serving low-income qualifying older adults living in the community. Though marketed to local senior citizens, the “Unity In The Community” North Royalton Produce Market will be available to anyone who meets the income criteria determined by the federal government poverty guidelines, said ....

Mar 18, 2019

ReadyNotify’s transitions to the CodeRED platform.

Residents who are using the county’s ReadyNotify system are asked to re-register, as Cuyahoga County’s ReadyNotify emergency notification system is in the process of upgrading to a new platform, called CodeRED. “Technology is ever changing,” said County Executive Budish, “Even in the five years since we launched ReadyNotify, the advantages and features of the new ReadyNotify powered by CodeRED offer so much more. It is so important that our residents stay safe during emergencies and ReadyNotify is a powerful tool for that.” The mass notification system, called ReadyNotify, used ....

Mar 18, 2019

School Board News

The March meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, March 11. The following building presentations were given: Royal View and Valley Vista Elementary: The Board recognized the Bears Den class meetings taking place in our elementary schools throughout the year, which are a part of the bully prevention program, which started with the 2015-16 school year. The meetings are held to build class and community cohesion, teach rules and consequences and assist students in understanding their role in situations where bullying exists. Four Royal View Elementary fourth g ....

Mar 18, 2019

City earns Auditor of State Award

The city of North Royalton recently earned the Auditor of State Award. A presentation was given to North Royalton Finance Director Eric Dean and Council President Larry Antoskiewicz by State Auditor Keith Faber on February 21 in order to recognize the city for thorough and accurate records keeping. Antoskiewicz is the Chairman of the North Royalton City Council Finance Committee. Faber presented the award for the city’s 2017 financial reporting. “We take our finance responsibility to our tax payers very seriously in North Royalton,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. I’d like to commend F ....

Mar 18, 2019

School construction adds to city’s traffic woes

In addition to the traffic tie ups on the western portion of Royalton Road, the center part of town, near Ridge and Royalton Roads will also be compromised, due to the construction update of the North Royalton High School. The good news is that in the end, the city will see a widened Royalton Road and updated North Royalton School District buildings. Starting tomorrow, March 22, residents will see the North Royalton High School/Middle School parking lot transformed into a construction site. Because that space will be utilized for construction, cars that normally park there will be diverted ....

Mar 18, 2019

Christmas will be brighter, thanks to a new city grant

Even though it’s only March, the city is talking about Christmas! They recently received notice that they will be receiving a grant that will be used to upgrade their holiday lighting display. The grant of $121,350.00 will be received through the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community (NEC) Grant Program. According to NOPEC officials, “the NOPEC Energized Community (NEC) Grant Program provides grants to NOPEC member communities for energy-related projects. Established by NOPEC Inc. and NextEra Energy, the primary goal of providing funds is to help communities ....

Mar 18, 2019