Middle School tackles tobacco
During the 1930’s, cigarette companies used doctors to help advertise their products as an attempt to downplay the health risks of smoking and persuade consumers to smoke. Today, the effects of smoking are known to cause health problems and doctors do not promote the habit. Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death. Currently, there are new products on the market, designed to create a new generation of smokers, e-cigarettes. They are also called e-cigs, e-hookahs, mods, vape pens, vapes, tank systems, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). E-cigarettes produce an aeros ....
Kids share why Dad’s the Greatest!
Father’s Day is approaching June 17 and to celebrate we asked fourth graders at the local city schools to answer some fun questions about their Dads. When it comes to honoring all-things Dad (and Stepdad), we learned that fathers are synonymous with doling out wisdom, imparting life skills, telling stories, and helping youngsters with critical thinking. They’re also known for fixing things, playing sports, working with their hands and cracking their families up with humor. Here’s to you, Dads! What do you love most about your Dad? “He is basically the comic relief in our family. He ....
North Royalton pays tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day
North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik and members of Veterans of Foreign War Post 3345 gathered at the North Royalton Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those service men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Mayor Stefanik told the assembled crowd that “we honor those veterans just by your attendance. Their sacrifices are marked with headstones and tiny flags that wave in the breeze. Their names are carved in the stones and memorials across the nation and on distant shores. They will forever be in our memory. They will forever by in our hearts. We will be forever grateful.” Among t ....
Historical Society buys property from closed Methodist Church
The North Royalton Historical Society (NRHS) is now the proud owner of the Smith/Rutledge House, which has served as their home and museum for many years. The house and .55 acre property was owned by the North Royalton Methodist Church. The society had the right to take the house and move it, according to Don Harris, Vice President of the NRHS. The house was originally occupied in 1858 and was one of the first homes in the area. The first floor and second floors are open to the public and represents life from 1850 to the mid 1900s. According to the History of North Royalton, 1811-1991, “It ....
Black Bear sightings hit close to home
Last month there were several black bear sightings in neighboring communities. On May 12 one was spotted in Portage County. The following day, there was a spotting in Hudson, then later in Brecksville and Hinckley Township. Ursus americanus, the black bear, is the most common species of bear in North America. They are crepuscular, meaning they are most active early in the morning and late in the evening. They are omnivores; eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, insects, grasses and meat. Most range in size from 100 to 400 pounds and are about 5-6 feet long and about 3 feet tall. They can ....