Be safe and have a happy summer
By SHERI STAFFORD Contributing Writer
Summer has arrived! The grills are firing up, the pools are ready for swimming, the outdoors and backyards are bustling with activity, and the weather is warming up. Summer time escapades are here, and to ensure the fun activities continue, there are many safety tips to follow for a happy, safe and sound summer.
Summer is the perfect time to light up the grill and start barbecuing. Whether your grill is powered by propane, charcoal, or natural gas, following safety tips will help prevent accidents.
Keep the grill away from the house, p ....
Library to offer new streaming media service
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
The Cuyahoga County Public Library System (CCPL) launched a new program on May 13, offering two new streaming media services. The program now adds the ability for patrons to stream movies and music on their computers, smart phones or tablets, through Hoopla Digital streaming music and OverDrive streaming video. These services are good on any device with a web-based browser with an internet connection. The new service enriches the current technological offerings of e-books and e-magazines, which are popular downloads. “This is the ultimate as far ....
City eyes installing fiber optic network
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
City administrators are looking into the feasibility of connecting all the municipal buildings with a fiber optic network. Currently, many of the city’s buildings are linked only by internet connection. The installation linking all would not only make for a more cohesive, faster network citywide, but also cut down costs and bring the city into a higher level, technologically speaking. The idea was spurred on by the new City Hall project and would be made possible through the current fiber optic cabling that has been installed when the city’s 9 ....
Soldier thanks community for sending love from home
By SHERI STAFFORD Contributing Writer
This Monday, Memorial Day, we will honor United States Armed Forces fallen soldiers. These men and women made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom. Many of us will attend a parade, picnic, and participate in other activities that are possible because throughout our nation’s history, brave men and women have fought for these privileges.
Every day, we have the opportunity to thank our current military members and veterans, and they are very grateful when we do. Community support from patriotic citizens can mean a lot to a service ma ....
Promoters hope for good Relay for Life turnout
The American Cancer Society is inviting the community to the Relay for Life event being held at the North Royalton YMCA from noon on May 31 until 6 a.m. on June 1. This year’s event got off to a slow start and organizers are hoping things will pick up and there will be a good turnout for this good cause. The Relay for Life is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer. Teams individually come up with ideas to raise funds which are then used for cancer research.
Opening ceremonies begin at noon followed by a survivor’s victory lap. All cancer survivors are invited to wal ....