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 ....
A world pandemic unfolds, hits home
Although this is not the first pandemic of recent times, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has most certainly made the most impact across the United States, the State of Ohio, right down to North Royalton. As far as it has been reported so far, it first started in December, 2019, when the World Health Organization (WHO) office in China reported a pneumonia of unknown cause that was detected in Wuhan, China. An outbreak was then declared as a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, 2020. On February 11, 2020, the WHO officials announced the name for the new coronavir ....
County warns of COVID-19 impostor scams
The Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is warning residents about scams surrounding COVID-19. “People should exercise caution in handling any email with a Coronavirus/COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19,” said DCA officials. “Local and federal IT security specialists have already reported malware-laden COVID-19 spam. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration have sent warning letters to companies that are peddling special teas, colloidal silver ....
