News Archive - Page 89 of 136 - Royalton Recorder

Schools pay special tribute to Veterans

Veterans Day was celebrated throughout North Royalton Schools, especially at the elementary schools. In the Saint Albert the Great Church Parish Hall, Army Staff Sgt. Scott Madzia holds his daughter, Emmalynn, close as she snuggles into his uniform during a program honoring Veterans Day. “It means a lot that they do this because it takes a lot of effort,” Madzia says as he looks around at a display of commemorative student-written essays and collection of military heirlooms and items. By “this,” he’s referring to a yearly Veterans Day Military Salute organized by Saint Albert the ....

Nov 17, 2018

Former Little Miss North Royalton to perform in Great Lakes Theater production of “A Christmas Carol”

Christmas has come early for 11-year-old Corlyn Stauffer, who was recently cast in the Great Lakes Theater production of “A Christmas Carol,” celebrating its 30th anniversary year and widely recognized as one of Cleveland’s favorite holiday traditions. Corlyn, the daughter of North Royalton Dance Academy Creative Director and Owner Amy Stauffer, has been cast as a Street Child and the “Swing,” a theater term that refers to a performer tasked with playing one or more roles when someone else is out due to illness or obligation. The position is vital and a reflection of the youngster� ....

Nov 17, 2018

North Royalton Athletes to “Stuff the Bus” for Coats for Kids on Sat., Nov. 17

The North Royalton High School football players will coordinate the Ninth Annual Coats for Kids/Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The community is asked to bring gently used coats and cash donations to the North Royalton Board of Education parking lot, 6579 Royalton Road, where the players will “stuff” a North Royalton school bus with the donations. This event benefits the children of Northeast Ohio and is a way for the North Royalton school community to give back to those in need. Stuff the Bus will be a “drive and drop” operation, so coat and cash dono ....

Nov 17, 2018

Who will open bicentennial time capsule in 2068?

North Royalton officially turned 200 years old on Oct. 27 and to celebrate the special event and close a summer-long bicentennial celebration, Mayor Robert Stefanik gathered with members of City Council, school leaders and those in civic and service organizations to bury a time capsule. Buried nearly two feet below ground beneath the commemorative brick patio outside the North Royalton Historical Society, the time capsule - a sturdy memorial box donated by Babitt-Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - will be unearthed in 50 years on Oct. 27, 2068, when the community celebrates its 250th birt ....

Oct 30, 2018

Law helps keep solicitor’s at bay

City Council recently adopted amendment’s to the codified ordinances relating to solicitors. The amendment clarified those who would be exempt in needing registration, as well as strengthening the penalty for those who do not adhere to the ordinance. City ordinances prohibits soliciting without a permit, issued by the North Royalton Police Department. In order to obtain a permit, which is valid for up to ninety days, an application must be made to the Police Department. According to the city’s codified ordinances, “All license applications shall be referred to the Chief of Police who sh ....

Oct 29, 2018

Route 82 widening kicks into gear

About 25 people attended a recent public meeting on the recent update of the Rt. 82 widening project. The meeting took place on Tuesday, October 9, at Royal Redeemer Church, hosted by the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works and contractor, DiGioia-Suburban Excavating, regarding the widening and reconstruction of sections of Royalton Road between West 130 Street and York Road. The widening project will convert the current Rt. 82 area from a two lane road to a three lane road, with six-foot sidewalks and seven-foot tree lawns one each side, as well as two 15-foot lanes and an 11-foot tur ....

Oct 29, 2018

North Royalton High School Teacher recalls a life of service

To look back on a career and know that it’s changed the world—that is, by far, the hallmark of a life well lived. For North Royalton High School (NRHS) math teacher Lisa Arvay, her past thirty years have made that very impact on students, as she worked tirelessly to ensure they not only understood the intricacies of mathematics, but genuinely enjoyed learning through her passion and dedication to her craft. Arvay found teaching to be most rewarding when the students thrived. “My favorite part of teaching was when a struggling student started to succeed,” Arvay said. “It was a great ....

Oct 29, 2018

2200 volunteer for Parish Service Day: Truly Great

More than 2,200 volunteers from Saint Albert the Great Parish and School participated in the church’s annual Service Day, performing projects that ranged from preparing and delivering meals to the homebound to assembling earrings for women undergoing chemotherapy to cleaning up parks to painting pumpkins for veterans. The two-day event, now in its sixth year, has steadily grown in volunteers since it began, said Saint Albert the Great Services and Volunteer Coordinator Denise Bobulsky. During a preliminary sign-up event in September, 1,400 people registered to perform service projects and t ....

Oct 29, 2018

LADY BEARS ADVANCE TO REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS

The improbable tournament run by the North Royalton Girls Soccer team continued on Thursday night. In the Parma District Finals played at Nordonia High School, the Lady Bears defeated Berea-Midpark 2-0 to advance to the regional semi-finals. North Royalton got second-half goals by Lauren Kotlyn and Laci Buffa to put the game away. In the State Tournament, North Royalton has won three straight games, all by shutout. The Lady Bears next game is Tuesday, October 30, against Strongsville at Strongsville. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Way to go, Lady Bears!!

Oct 26, 2018

Dispose of unused or expired meds safely – Drug Take Back Day is October 27

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Medication Take Day is this Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are two drop-off location for residents’ convenience: Timber Ridge Plaza at 9199 Sprague and Giant Eagle at 6000 Royalton Road. This is a great opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired medications, keeping them from falling into the wrong hands or harming the environment. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and health issue. It also promotes community action, helps increase public awareness, attention, and education related to the dan ....

Oct 26, 2018