North Royalton family shares story of their battle with COVID-19
‘After all this is said and done, we are going to be a stronger family’ It’s been more than a month since Eli Clancy was born and the newborn baby has yet to meet extended family, be held for group photos or simply be cared for normally by his parents. Eli, born March 23 to North Royalton couple Dawn and Sean Clancy, tested positive for COVID-19 just 12 days after his birth. His father Sean tested positive as well. Dawn has not contracted the virus. As of April 15, and follow-up tests, Sean is still testing positive. “Our plan has been to stay home and isolate a ....
Council Increases Fine for Failing to Stop for School Bus
The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation that increases the fine for those who fail to stop for a school bus that is in the process of dropping off children. The fine has been doubled, from $500 to $1,000. The legislation amends the current ordinance Part 4 Traffic Code, Title Six, Chapter 432 Operation Generally, Section 432.30 Stopping for School Bus; Actuating Visual Signals; Discharging Children, Paragraph (f)(1). According to the Laws of the state of Ohio: - Drivers approaching a school bus in any direction must stop at least ten feet from the front or rear of t ....
Pandemic hits local small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit North Royalton businesses, especially small businesses, as it has across the country. All but essential businesses have been closed, but some, especially restaurants, have remained open for business, but only for take out and delivery. Federal and state officials have set up programs to assist, and members of the community continue to patronize these businesses, which helps. The North Royalton Chamber of Commerce also has information that may assist those businesses in need. According to Tom Jordan, North Royalton Community Development Director, the Economic ....
Adversity brings Out Acts of Community
Some say “when the going get tough, the tough get going.” The going has been tough lately, but it might be more fitting to say “the kind-hearted get going!” Through the trials that have been experienced with the recent pandemic, one silver lining is comprised of those kind individuals who think of others and act for the sake of their community. Although there are hundreds of examples of North Royalton residents who have gone the extra mile, big and small, here are a few examples: Resident, Terri Long is participating in the “million mask challenge”, which matches up sewing vol ....
Town Hall Topics
The April meeting of the North Royalton City Council took place on Tuesday, April 7. The meeting was held in Council chambers, but most of the Council members, as well as some audience members, attended via teleconferencing software. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz thanked all the city workers. “Everybody is doing a really great job during this trying time.” North Royalton Fire Department Chief, Bob Chegan thanked the Mayor and his administration for his full support not only the Fire Dept. but all the city departments.” He noted that he and the Mayor are in constant contact every day. H ....