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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The future of manufacturing is being built today, and Lorain County Community College is preparing the skilled technicians who will power the next generation of industry. Through Ohio Work Ready Programs, qualified students may receive up to $6,000 of state-funded support through Ohio Work Ready Grant Programs, creating a more affordable pathway to degrees that lead directly to some of ... Read More »

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) has been recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) with multiple Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges for its outstanding performance during the 2025 reporting year. The annual CHQR badges recognize Community Health Centers across the nation that demonstrate exceptional clinical quality, improved patient outcomes, expanded access to care, and excellence in ... Read More »

Lorain County Community College and the Lorain County Community College Foundation are inviting the community to nominate deserving alumni for the third class of Commodore Hall of Fame. Nominations are now open for alumni who have distinguished themselves through professional accomplishments, leadership, service to others, and a continued connection to LCCC’s mission. Established to honor the achievements of LCCC graduates, ... Read More »

Before digging, contractors call OHIO811 to have underground utility lines marked with colored flags. These flags show the location of buried gas, electric, water and fiber optic lines. Do not remove the flags until all work is finished. Removing them is against the law, creates serious safety hazards, and can leave you responsible for the cost of relocating utilities or ... Read More »