Governor’s business shutdown hurts local restaurants
Kevin Bluffestone, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
On March 15, Gov. Mike Dewine ordered that all restaurants close their doors for dine-in, and since then, businesses haven’t been the same. Many small restaurants have taken a hit during these unprecedented times. Alyssa Ladner, a manager at Smokin Q’s BBQ in Mayfield Village, said, “It’s gre...
Mayfield Village restaurant makes adjustments to stay open
Makayla DePinto, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020
While many businesses are closing because of lack of income and inability to follow governmental guidelines, restaurants like Pizzazz Pizzeria in Mayfield Village are making adjustments to remain open. Val Gaspar, owner and manager of Pizzazz, has set rules and regulations that all of her employees...
Lyndhurst business seeks to help clients affected by COVID-19
Chris Capuozzo, Staff Writer/Photographer
April 24, 2020
As businesses are starting to shut down because of the inability to receive income from their sales, some businesses, like Wellspring Financial Advisors in Lyndhurst, are starting to step in and help. Michael Novak, the president and managing director of Wellspring, works with government programs...
Ohio seeks authorization of mask sterilization technology
Abhi Siri, Guest Writer
April 8, 2020
On March 29, 2020, Gov. Mike DeWine made a direct appeal to the FDA for full authorization of Columbus-based Battelle’s new mask sterilization technology. The governor said that the FDA had granted limited approval for the use of the decontamination system, but DeWine went on to say that limited...
Trump extends social distancing order
Casey Imoto, Guest Writer
April 8, 2020
President Donald Trump has announced that the nationwide social distancing guidelines will remain through the end of April. Previously, Trump issued a two-week timeframe which was set to expire a day after the new, month-long extension was released. The command came after the president’s health...
Pizza Roto serves training program to its employees
Rachel Wu, Guest Writer
January 29, 2020
Pizza Roto in Highland Heights has been hiring workers through online job websites and teaching them through a four-day training program. Tito Velez, the manager at Pizza Roto, finds it an easy task to find workers online but they aim to fill the morning shift first. Velez said, “With strong competition...
Investment firm stresses benefits of investing early
Gianna Somrak, Guest Writer
May 28, 2019
A man sits in a plush, comfortable chair; his legs bouncing up and down with impatience and anxiousness. He peers down at the lightened screen of his phone and a smile spreads across his face at the picture of his eighteen year old daughter, who will soon be traveling across the country to attend university....
American Hungarian Friends of Scouting recruits new leader
Julianna Szigeti, Guest Writer
May 26, 2019
The American Hungarian Friends of Scouting (AHFS) Görgey Arthur Troop 14 recently appointed Matthew Szigeti as their new troop leader. AHFS is a non-profit organization that sponsors the Cleveland Hungarian scout troops. In order to be in the troop, a member has to be able to speak and understand...
Local business owners experience rocky path yet still succeed
Brianna LaGore, Guest Writer
May 25, 2018
Flexible hours and endless, nonstop working lifestyle is how Chip and Kathleen LaGore would describe themselves who are owners of a small and local electronics recycling business. Chip LaGore, who named the business Alltech Electronics Recycling, said his struggles helped his business grow. LaGore...
Alisha Bausone played at coffee shops for many years
Gavin Mitten, Guest Writer
March 14, 2018
Alisha Bausone, a chemist recruiter, used to play the guitar and piano at coffee shops for many years. Bausone admitted that she had butterflies on stage, but the casual and warm coffee shop environment made her feel confident. She said, “It was great to be with like-minded people.” She ...
Michael Christopher Salon hires talented stylists
Sydney Nicolli, Guest Writer
January 19, 2018
Michael Christopher Salon buzzed with business as the holidays came and went in December. Christmas promo packages, new hot tools and fresh hair dyes were in the air and individuals everywhere were vouching for the newest haircuts and colors for the celebratory season. Because of the holiday h...
Produce Place expands with third location
Chuck Heil, Guest Writer
December 18, 2017
A striving local business has begun making its mark by starting from a small tent on the corner of SOM Center and Chardon Road to a three store, family run market. Produce Place Market, formerly known as Sun Plum Market, was originally a school project, for the two oldest sons of the Teriaca family...
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