Trees play a vital role in making North Ridgeville a more livable, sustainable and attractive community. Beyond their natural beauty, trees improve air and water quality, reduce energy costs, manage stormwater runoff and provide habitat for wildlife. They also boost property values and support local economic development by enhancing the appeal of neighborhoods and commercial areas. North Ridgeville’s Master Tree ... Read More »
This year, residents and visitors attending the Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show can explore a special exhibit that includes a P-51C Mustang and a mobile movie theater inside a 53-foot trailer. The theater has a panoramic screen that is housed in a climate-controlled semi-trailer with expandable sides, ensuring accessibility to all comfortably, accommodating 30 visitors for each showing. This ... Read More »
Victory Park Ohio will be hosting the sixth annual Independence Day celebration, Freedom Festival, a perfect event for families searching for space to experience fun activities and watch fireworks. Food and beverages will be available to purchase on-site from local vendor trailers, carts and the on-site restaurant Victory Grille. There will be several family-fun activities including an inflatable village, miscellaneous ... Read More »
Take the time to Discover the Ridge on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual free event kicks off at The Original Don Mould’s Garden Center, 34837 Lorain Road and will begin with a Flag Ceremony by the VFW Color Guard at 10 a.m. “The North Ridgeville Visitors Bureau welcomes you to Discover the Ridge – the ... Read More »
Southern Coast–Inspired Children’s Book Depicts Unlikely Crab and Heron Duo Saving the Marsh from Unexpected Dangers Enchanted by the timeless beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry, Brian Moriarty was inspired to pen a children’s book that beachgoers, wildlife enthusiasts, and residents of the Lowcountry will love! Moriarty’s Magnolia Rising (Blue Balloon Books) takes readers to the Lowcountry, where land and ... Read More »
After careful review of the Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) report, the city has identified those streets to be repaved this year within the allocated budget. The PCR report includes condition assessments, identification of priority areas and maintenance and rehabilitation recommendations for the entire city network of streets, with the exception of interstate highways. Asphalt Paving The city has appropriated $550,000 ... Read More »
North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Bureau will be sponsoring their annual citywide Garage Sale Days from June 4 to June 7. Stop at Community Care at 34015 Center Ridge Road on Thursday, May 29 or Friday, May 30 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to register. The cost of participating is $5 which includes publication of the sale. Permits from ... Read More »
Monthly thoughts from Councilwoman at Large Georgia Awig The third Saturday in May is always “Keep Lorain County Beautiful” Day. This is a great opportunity to take an active role in improving our city and county. Residents as well as businesses are encouraged to clean up, fix up, paint and spruce up the places where they work, live, play, dine, ... Read More »
Courtesy North Ridgeville Historical Society Last month we celebrated Thomas Stevens Day here in town. In case you don’t know the story of Thomas Stevens – this man can enlighten you! You might see him riding along the Center Ridge bike path, or at the library sometime. Thomas Stevens was the first man to ride a bicycle around the world ... Read More »
Courtesy North Ridgeville Historical Society, northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com Lear Nagle to Jaycox: This section of road, like most of Ridgeville, was farm land in the distant past. In the late 1960s to 1970s here is what you might find: The southeast corner of Lear Nagle was home to the VanArdsdale farm- where acres of flowers were grown. This later became the Hale’s ... Read More »
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