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Cynthia K. Curtin Candidate for the 9th District Court of Appeals

Cynthia Curtin is a candidate for the 9th District Court of Appeals. A former judge of the Stow Municipal Court and current magistrate in the Summit County Domestic Relations Court, she has more than 35 years of legal experience.  She has practiced in many courts throughout Ohio including U.S. District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts, and the ... Read More »

Calling Young Artists

As we continue North Ridgeville’s America 250-OH celebration, we’re inviting some of our youngest residents to help tell Ohio’s story through art. Children in grades K-8 are encouraged to submit artwork inspired by one of Ohio’s America 250 themes. Selected pieces may be featured in an upcoming community newsletter, on the city website or on city social media. Please include ... Read More »

Save the Date for the North Ridgeville Safety Fair!

Join us Saturday, October 3 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., as we kick off Fire Prevention Week with the North Ridgeville Fire and Police Departments. This free, family-friendly event will feature food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and plenty of activities for all ages. Informational tables will be on site, giving residents an opportunity to explore healthy living resources ... Read More »

101 North Ridgeville High School Students Earn AP Scholar Awards

North Ridgeville High School is proud to recognize 101 students who earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards and AP Capstone recognitions for their outstanding academic performance during the 2025–2026 school year. Together, these students earned 130 honors, with several students receiving more than one distinction. The recognitions include: AP Capstone Diplomas: 20 AP Scholar with Distinction: 44 AP Scholar with Honor: ... Read More »

North Ridgeville Firefighters/Paramedics Complete Live-Fire Hose Advancement Training

North Ridgeville Firefighters/Paramedics recently strengthened their fire suppression skills through hands-on training provided by the Ohio Fire Academy. The academy brought its Fire Blast trailer to the North Ridgeville Fire Department, allowing participants to practice extinguishing simulated kitchen and bedroom fires on the ground floor before descending stairs to access a simulated basement fire. Propane was used to safely create ... Read More »

North Ridgeville City Schools Names New High School Assistant Principal

The North Ridgeville City School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Benjamin Thomas as the new Assistant Principal at North Ridgeville High School. Thomas brings more than a decade of experience in education, with a strong background in instructional leadership, school culture, student support, and collaborative problem-solving. Mr. Thomas most recently served as a Life Science teacher at ... Read More »

North Ridgeville’s Eskra Graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Thomas Christian Eskra of North Ridgeville recently graduated Cum Laude from the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Eskra earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces.  He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. ... Read More »

City Awarded Funds Through Highway Safety Improvement Program

The city of North Ridgeville has been awarded $1,892,025 through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program to support sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements along Lorain Road (State Route 10). The award was announced July 23 as part of a $72 million statewide investment in 33 transportation safety projects across 23 Ohio counties. The Highway Safety Improvement Program ... Read More »

Back-to-School Skincare: Start the School Year Looking Your Best

As August arrives, students and teachers alike are getting ready for a new school year. While you’re shopping for school supplies and planning your schedule, don’t forget about your skin. Looking your best starts with healthy skin, and a consistent skincare routine can make a noticeable difference. The foundation of healthy skin is simple: cleanse and moisturize twice a day ... Read More »

Lorain Public Library System to be Drop Off Sites for United Way of Greater Lorain Coun-ty School Supply Drive

All six branches of the Lorain Public Library System will be collecting new school supplies for the United Way of Greater Lorain County’s Collect-Sort-Deliver initiative from Saturday, Aug. 1 through Monday, Aug. 31. “The majority of their other community partners are collecting supplies this month,” said Jennifer Black, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for LPLS. “We decided to collect ... Read More »