🌱 How dangerous is North Royalton’s Akins and Bennett intersection, really?

Hello North Royalton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How dangerous is North Royalton's Akins and Bennett intersection, really?
• Which 2026 races and levies matter most for North Royalton voters?
• Can North Royalton cool off Medina's suddenly surging volleyball squad?

Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
• Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Royalton launches safety study at Akins and Bennett Roads intersection (news5cleveland.com) — North Royalton is launching a detailed safety study of the Akins and Bennett Roads intersection to pinpoint why crashes and visibility issues are a concern before spending money on fixes. Using cameras and traffic data, the city aims to apply best practices from around the region and may extend solutions to other local intersections, though there's no firm timeline yet.
   

• 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide for Cuyahoga County (signalcleveland.org) — North Royalton voters are part of Cuyahoga County Council District 5, where Republican incumbent Michael Gallagher faces Democratic challenger Courtney Scheff in the 2026 midterms. This guide also explains countywide tax levies that could affect local services, outlines judicial and statewide races, and links to tools for checking registration, tracking absentee ballots, and understanding Ohio's voter ID rules.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Medina's Luck Changes for the Better on Tuesday (maxpreps.com) — Medina's volleyball team snapped a four-game skid and now turns its attention to a conference showdown against North Royalton at 7 p.m. Thursday. Local fans can watch how North Royalton stacks up after Medina's momentum-building win over Hudson, where standout performances at the net and service line helped the Bees pull out a tight four-set victory.
   

📸 Around North Royalton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Royalton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Blessing of the Animals →
  13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• 7th Gr. Gold Volleyball at Barberton MS
  Barberton Middle School, 477 4th St NW, Barberton
  5:45 pm
• JV Girl's Volleyball vs. Medina High School
  North Royalton High School Gym #1
  6:00 pm
• Varsity Girl's Volleyball vs. Medina High School-Senior Night
  North Royalton High School Gym #1
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Boy's Soccer vs. Twinsburg High School
  Serpentini Chevrolet Stadium, 6579 Royalton Rd, North Royalton
  7:15 pm
• 3842163 - Varsity Boys' Soccer vs Twinsburg High School →
  North Royalton School District, 14713 Ridge Road, North Royalton
  7:15 pm
• Varsity Boys' Soccer vs Twinsburg High School
  North Royalton School District, 14713 Ridge Road, North Royalton
  7:15 pm
Friday October 2
• Varsity Boys'/Girls Cross Country at Gilmour Academy
  Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Rd, Gates Mills
  4:00 pm
• Memorial Mass for Miscarriage, Stillborn & Infant Loss →
  St. Albert the Great, 6667 Wallings Road, North Royalton
  7:00 pm
• NRHS Varsity Football Game Vs. Highland High School-Football/Cheer
  Serpentini Chevrolet Stadium, 6579 Royalton Rd, North Royalton
  7:00 pm
• NRHS Varsity Football v. Highland High School, Serpentini Stadium\
  Serpentini Chevrolet Stadium, 6579 Royalton Rd, North Royalton
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• SAVE the DATE --- HELP the Chippewa Garden Club →
  Master Pizza Brecksville, 7059 Mill Rd, Brecksville
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing cat Mr.
  Biscuits ran away on Edgerton Rd. In North Royalton if seen please call 440-289-5497 or 440-622-2225 (Nextdoor Mill Stream Run)
• A Dog was Lost on 2026-09-20, more info at https://petfbi.org/api/view/817390/nd7y5zdb
  Lost or found a pet? Report it to Pet FBI at https://petfbi.org (Nextdoor East North Royalton)

• Conrad's Tire Express & Total Car Care posted a job opening for Retail Sales Manager in North Royalton. Apply here.
• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in North Royalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Royalton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broadview Heights

• Ex-boyfriend suspected of driving 120 mph to elude police: Broadview Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

Strongsville

• Strongsville approves more than $310,000 in extra costs for $9.6 million fire station (cleveland.com)
• Drug testing at Strongsville City Schools yields few positive results in program's first two years (cleveland.com)
• Voters in 4 Cuyahoga County school districts face new-money levies on Nov. 3 ballot (cleveland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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