🌱 How North Royalton students turned a small food drive into 17,000 donations
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In today's newsletter:
- How North Royalton students turned a small food drive into 17,000 donations
- Why did North Royalton approve Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s over protests?
- North Royalton man among two killed in Parma Heights high-speed crash
Also on today's calendar: Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, temps: high: 52, low: 23.
- Friday: Windy; a little snow, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. NR Middle School Food Drive Soars as Student Leadership Sparks Record Participation (royaltonrecorder.com) — North Royalton Middle School students just wrapped up a record-breaking food drive, collecting more than 11,000 items and thousands of dollars to support the North Royalton Office of Aging and the local food bank. What began with four students and a pickup truck has grown into a schoolwide effort, with student-led teams, friendly competition, and younger siblings stepping up to help neighbors in need. 
2. Dunkin, Jimmy John's approved for Ohio 82 & Bennett Road in North Royalton, despite residents' protests (cleveland.com) — North Royalton’s Planning Commission has approved new Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s locations at Ohio 82 and Bennett Road, despite strong pushback from nearby residents worried about traffic, noise, and zoning variances. City planners and the developer say revised site plans, shared access, and turn restrictions will keep traffic manageable, while residents argue the chains don’t fit the downtown area or neighborhood character.
3. 2 men killed after vehicle crashes into tree, splits in half (whio.com) — A 27-year-old North Royalton man was one of two people killed when a speeding car struck a tree and split in half early Sunday in Parma Heights. Both victims died at the scene, and local police continue to investigate the high-speed crash’s exact cause and circumstances.
4. Cleveland.com boys basketball Top 25: A new No. 1 and more shakeups two weeks into season (cleveland.com subscription) — North Royalton’s boys basketball team is ranked 15th in cleveland.com’s latest Northeast Ohio Top 25 after a 2-1 start, including a tight loss to Solon. The rankings highlight how area powers like Brunswick, Lutheran East, and St. Edward stack up early, giving local fans a sense of the competition North Royalton faces this season.
5. I-71 traffic study moves into next phase; Is a new Brunswick-Strongsville interchange needed? (cleveland.com) — North Royalton drivers are part of a major I-71 corridor study that’s finding traffic is better than expected but still facing future trouble spots, especially near Strongsville’s SouthPark Mall. The regional review, replacing a previously mandated new interchange, runs through 2026 and is now taking public comments as officials shape a mix of long-term safety and congestion fixes.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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JV/Varsity Bowling @ Yorktown Lanes
Yorktown Lanes , 6218 Pearl Rd , Parma Heights
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7th/8th Boy's Wrestling vs. Shiloh Middle School
NRHS Herman L. Joy Gym
5:00 pm -
Mike Head Comedy Night
Via Roma Event Center & Ristorante , 8922 Ridge Rd , North Royalton
7:00 pm -
Mike Head | Secret Society Comedy In North Royalton
Via Roma Event Center & Ristorante , 8922 Ridge Rd , North Royalton
7:00 pm -
Freshman Boy's Basketball at Twinsburg High School
Twinsburg High School , 10084 Ravenna Rd , Twinsburg
4:30 pm -
JVB Girls Basketball Vs. Strongsville
Herman L Joy Gym 1
4:30 pm -
JV Boy's Basketball at Twinsburg High School
Twinsburg High School , 10084 Ravenna Rd , Twinsburg
6:00 pm -
FGH @ Blue Monkey Brewing Company (North Royalton, OH)
Blue Monkey Brewing Company , 5540 Wallings Rd , North Royalton
7:00 pm -
Christmas Eve Worship at SUMC
13500 Royalton Rd , Strongsville
3:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mayor's Court
Broadview Heights, OH Calendar , 9543 Broadview Road 2nd Floor , Broadview Heights
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Shooting Fundamentals: Instructor-Led Shooting Clinic (BROADVIEW HTS)
Action Defense LLC , 100 Ken Mar Industrial Pkwy , Broadview Heights
5:30 pm -
No-Bake Holiday Cookies (Grades 6–12)
Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
6:00 pm -
JustDeeDeeMusic Live @ CountyLine Saloon
The CountyLine Saloon , 13007 Chippewa Rd , Brecksville
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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- This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner.
Please contact us immediately if you are the owner or know the owner, 216-525-PUPS (7877). Here are the details: -Animal ID: A0059950611 - Breed:… (Nextdoor Royalton Road) - Package stolen and no video.
We had video of the package being dropped of by FedEx and then no video till we got home three hours later. We don’t know how they bypassed the… (Nextdoor Royalton Road)
- Diplomat Healthcare posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in North Royalton. Apply here.
- Rebel posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in North Royalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Royalton here.
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