North Royalton News

NORTH ROYALTON: The North Royalton Chamber of Commerce will be part of a joint chamber luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Middleburg Heights, 7230 Engle Road.

NORTH ROYALTON: Despite the school district's current financial issues, North Royalton High School was named one of the top 1,000 public high schools in the country by Newsweek magazine last week.

It was business as usual this afternoon at the Sweepstakes Club, 6277 Pearl Road, just a softball toss from Parma Heights City Hall.

Cuyahoga County prosecutors announced on Wednesday the indictment of 10 defendants and seven companies involved in illegal internet sweepstakes cafes in Northeast Ohio.

The bee, which is held just outside our nation's capital, kicked off on Tuesday with a 50-word computerized test.

John Krupinski, the Strongsville Schools ' assistant superintendent for human resources, will take over as superintendent when Jeff Lampert retires Aug.

NORTH ROYALTON: North Royalton City Schools Board Member Dan Langshaw will share coffee and talk schools with residents 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. May 30 at the Coffee Club, 500 Royalton Road in Broadview Heights.

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: In lawn chairs, on blankets or just standing, people lined Broadview Road for the 2012 Broadview Heights Memorial Day Parade May 28.

Beachwood High School senior Scott Remer is excited about the possibility of meeting President Barack Obama when he is recognized as the first U.S. Presidential Scholar in BHS history June 16 in Washington, D.C. Remer, 18, was one of just two high school seniors from Ohio and 141 nationwide selected for the prestigious honor.

A leg injury and the lingering effects of malnutrition while a prisoner of war are daily reminders for North Royalton resident Milton Moncrief, 88, of the four months he was held by the German Army near the end of World War II.

The good news for Isabella Marie Nilsson is that she spells like a champion. Otherwise, she would not be heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.

NORTH ROYALTON: Mayor Robert Stefanik and the City of North Royalton, Mayor Sam Alai and the City of Broadview Heights, and North Royalton resident John Ranucci were named 2012 Friends of Education by North Royalton City Schools.

Michelle Brown simply enjoyed playing with her son Aiden, nearly 2, and watching his excitement over the fire trucks and a balloon he was given at the fair.

The countdown to summer fun begins in Tremont this Memorial Day Weekend at the 42nd Annual Greek Fest with 5 dance troupes, 4 Greek churches, 3 bands, too much food and one promised good time.

NORTH ROYALTON: Using a small group of people and a bit of deception, thieves were able to rob Continental Fine Jewelry, 11309 State Road, about 5 p.m. on May 8. Police believe the store was just one in a target area involving up to five local cities.

NORTH ROYALTON: If you are looking for help identifying your financial goals, the North Royalton Library might be able to help with its "Blueprint for Financial Success" class at 7 p.m. May 30.

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School has done it again. Earlier this week, Newsweek named the school one of the best in America .

NORTH ROYALTON: The 2012 national "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement mobilization kicked off May 21 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don't buckle up.

The price of things is on public officials' minds. Parma decides $30 is a bit much to charge for having a rain barrel and cuts the cost to $1. A $30 charge for "other plumbing" remains, though the story doesn't say what it's for.

North Royalton officers prepare for a student to take to the cone obstacle course in the background.