New U.S. citizens sworn in at John Carroll: 'It's a dream come true'

New U.S. citizens sworn in at John Carroll: 'It's a dream come true'

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio – With immigration topping the news cycle these days -- often fraught with divisiveness and controversy -- it’s good to step back and highlight the positive aspects of the issue.

Northeast Ohioans become American citizens during naturalization ceremony at John Carroll University

Sandra “Sandy” Pister-Gross of Cleveland woke up on March 3 morning still a Canadian citizen. By afternoon, she was officially an American citizen. Pister-Gross was among the 37 people naturalized during an impressive ceremony held at John Carroll University’s (JCU) Dolan Science Center in University Heights. Family members, friends and university officials filled the room, waving American flags and applauding as each new citizen’s name was call…