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Graduates ready for next step in their lives

“Dream big and work hard. Don’t sell yourself short. Your goals should be so big they scare you.” That’s the advice Jack Nemetz has for next year’s graduating class of 2019. As Vice President of the North Royalton High School Senior Class of 2018, Nemetz is nothing short of a student leader. He walked the State Theatre stage at Playhouse Square on June 1, along with more than 380 of his classmates in receiving their high school diplomas. It was North Royalton High School’s 112th Annual Commencement Ceremony. “As Senior Class Vice President, I was responsible for the pl ....

Jun 5, 2018

North Royalton Schools specialty license plate now available

North Royalton City Schools now has its own specialty license plate! Customers may purchase the plate beginning June 3 online at http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/vr-sp-organization.aspx or at their local deputy registrar office. There will be an additional charge of $40 on top of the original costs for the plate -- $10 to be used by the BMV for administrative purposes and $30 to be directly earmarked to the North Royalton City Schools. Purchasers of the plates shall remain anonymous from any school database unless they complete a consent form to release their information to the schools. The $30 from ....

Jun 5, 2018

NRHS Sophomore wins the FBI Chasing the Dragon Poster Contest

North Royalton High School sophomore, Linsey Wu, won first place in her grade category for the Chasing the Dragon Poster Contest, depicting the dangers of drug abuse. Local teens in grades 7th – 12th were invited to create and submit a poster that focused on the consequences of using heroin and/or misuse of prescription opioids, following the theme, The cost of the Dragon. Lindsey heard about the contest through the high school club STAND (Students Together Against Negative Decision). “My time with STAND inspired me to be a voice for awareness for the dangers of drugs and smoking,” said ....

Jun 4, 2018

RITA offers Tax Amnesty Program this month

The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) is offering tax amnesty to North Royalton residents this month. The opportunity ends on June 30, according to North Royalton Finance Director Eric Dean. “This is an opportunity for residents who, for whatever reason, have fallen behind on city income tax payments to get caught up and pay their faxes in full without further penalties,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. Dean said that Ward 5 Councilperson Cheryl Hannon had seen that other communities had offered this to their residents. She inquired as to the possibility for North Royalton. R.I.T.A. was con ....

Jun 4, 2018

Middle School tackles tobacco

During the 1930’s, cigarette companies used doctors to help advertise their products as an attempt to downplay the health risks of smoking and persuade consumers to smoke. Today, the effects of smoking are known to cause health problems and doctors do not promote the habit. Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death. Currently, there are new products on the market, designed to create a new generation of smokers, e-cigarettes. They are also called e-cigs, e-hookahs, mods, vape pens, vapes, tank systems, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). E-cigarettes produce an aeros ....

Jun 4, 2018

Kids share why Dad’s the Greatest!

Father’s Day is approaching June 17 and to celebrate we asked fourth graders at the local city schools to answer some fun questions about their Dads. When it comes to honoring all-things Dad (and Stepdad), we learned that fathers are synonymous with doling out wisdom, imparting life skills, telling stories, and helping youngsters with critical thinking. They’re also known for fixing things, playing sports, working with their hands and cracking their families up with humor. Here’s to you, Dads! What do you love most about your Dad? “He is basically the comic relief in our family. He ....

Jun 4, 2018

North Royalton pays tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day

North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik and members of Veterans of Foreign War Post 3345 gathered at the North Royalton Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those service men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Mayor Stefanik told the assembled crowd that “we honor those veterans just by your attendance. Their sacrifices are marked with headstones and tiny flags that wave in the breeze. Their names are carved in the stones and memorials across the nation and on distant shores. They will forever be in our memory. They will forever by in our hearts. We will be forever grateful.” Among t ....

Jun 4, 2018

Historical Society buys property from closed Methodist Church

The North Royalton Historical Society (NRHS) is now the proud owner of the Smith/Rutledge House, which has served as their home and museum for many years. The house and .55 acre property was owned by the North Royalton Methodist Church. The society had the right to take the house and move it, according to Don Harris, Vice President of the NRHS. The house was originally occupied in 1858 and was one of the first homes in the area. The first floor and second floors are open to the public and represents life from 1850 to the mid 1900s. According to the History of North Royalton, 1811-1991, “It ....

Jun 4, 2018

Black Bear sightings hit close to home

Last month there were several black bear sightings in neighboring communities. On May 12 one was spotted in Portage County. The following day, there was a spotting in Hudson, then later in Brecksville and Hinckley Township. Ursus americanus, the black bear, is the most common species of bear in North America. They are crepuscular, meaning they are most active early in the morning and late in the evening. They are omnivores; eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, insects, grasses and meat. Most range in size from 100 to 400 pounds and are about 5-6 feet long and about 3 feet tall. They can ....

Jun 4, 2018

Loving our adorable furry friends – Fleas are a bother but ticks are also becoming an emerging problem

If you’re like most Northeast Ohio dog owners, you enjoy walking your pet along our many wooded park trails. But this enjoyable activity can lead to trouble for both you and your pet if proper precautions aren’t taken. Fleas and ticks are especially active during the warm summer months and can easily catch a ride on you and your pet as you’re out and about walking and exploring wildlife areas. Robert Lang, a veterinarian at Hart’s Animal Hospital once pulled 26 ticks and counting from a canine’s coat after the pooch spent less than an hour walking the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Vall ....

Jun 4, 2018