Homemade Ice Cream and Other Frozen Treats
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream, or Gelato, Frozen Custard or Sherbet. Summer is prime time for all of it, but in July, we can observe National Ice Cream Month. President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. During July and August, the amount of ice cream eaten is at its pinnacle.
The following recipes offer a variety of flavors to try. After your ice cream is complete, you can eat it right away, or you may want to ripen it, which allows f ....
City to receive turnpike noise abatement funding
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer
Mayor Bob Stefanik was elated when he was recently informed by the Ohio Turnpike Commission that North Royalton will be receiving funding for noise abatement walls. “We have been working on this for over six years,” said Stefanik. He noted that many hours have been spent attending meetings, lobbying officials and applying for grants to help mitigate the problems that North Royalton has experienced. “The hard work has finally paid off,” he said. Earlier this month, they received word that three of the four projects that the city applied fo ....
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 ....