Cleveland nonprofit creates a ‘Special Space’ for North Royalton toddler

As a parent, there can be nothing more heartbreaking than discovering your child has a serious medical condition. There can also be nothing more comforting than discovering the immense love and support of those around you as you fight for your child’s quality of life. A ‘special space’ now exists in the Ridge Road home of the Jacobson family. The North Royalton family was the recent recipient of a Special Spaces total room makeover for their 2-year-old toddler Mae, diagnosed with Williams syndrome and several serious health conditions. Now with a focus on creating dream bedrooms for ch ....

Oct 8, 2019

Holiday food distribution available for low income households The Partnership North Royalton Holiday Food Distribution (Royal Redeemer/St. Albert/City of North Royalton), will once again work together to provide holiday food boxes to our needy residents. To apply for a Holiday Food Box you must complete an application. Appointments are necessary and will be accepted through Friday, November 1, 2019. If you participated in a food box program in the past, you will still need to re-qualify. If you think you may be eligible, please call the North Royalton Office on Aging to make a pre-certifica ....

Oct 8, 2019

Blue Ribbon St. Albert the Great School always aiming to be greater

In his State of the School address, Saint Albert the Great Principal Ed Vittardi noted how the Wallings Road parochial school will not stay great but aim to always be greater. It’s a play on words that very much rings true for the twice recognized Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence that continues its position as one of very few schools within the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to show growth at more than 99 percent capacity. The average Catholic school in the diocese has approximately 279 students, Vittardi noted, whereas this academic year kicked off with 914 enrolled students at Sai ....

Oct 8, 2019

Monthly produce market will continue through winter with new location and time

On the heels of a successful inaugural season, the North Royalton Produce Market will continue indoors through the winter months, said Denise Bobulsky, service/volunteer coordinator for Saint Albert the Great Parish. The monthly market, distributing seasonal fruits, vegetables and other items such as milk and bread to low-income qualifying individuals, is a cooperative effort of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Saint Albert the Great, Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, the City of North Royalton, Abundant Life Community Church and additional churches. Its new winter home will be inside Abundan ....

Oct 8, 2019

Brace yourself: We’ve officially entered flu season

There’s a scene in the satirical comedy, “The Devil Wears Prada,” in which office snob and fashionista Emily remarks that she’s “just one stomach flu away” from her goal weight. Cheers for this silver-lining observation that connects getting the flu as a great way to quickly shed pounds, but all jokes aside, the flu is no laughing matter. The flu affects millions of families across the country each year and its likely to affect millions more again as we officially enter flu season, that cringe-worthy time of year that makes parents run for cover, cancel fun family plans and head t ....

Oct 8, 2019