Competition between the North Ridgeville Police, Fire and Public Works Departments heated things up on a cold winter Saturday last weekend at HoopTech. The three teams squared off in a friendly competition benefiting charity. Public Works emerged victorious, just as they had in the fall when they won 2024 the Turkey Bowl flag football game back in November and $600 ... Read More »
Another busy year is in the books! North Ridgeville Fire shared the run totals end of the year report from Westcom Fire Dispatch. “2024 was another record breaking year for our run volume. We finished the year with 5,660 calls for service, which represents a 7.6% increase over last year’s total of 5,260. “Over the past 10 years, our run ... Read More »
Heating, cooking, decorations and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire in your home during the holiday season and winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires occur more in the winter than in any other season. As the snowflakes start to fall and the temperatures drop, it’s important that you follow these winter ... Read More »
Several North Ridgeville High School students have achieved impressive recognition in the prestigious 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Over 1,600 works created by Lorain County students were entered into the competition, and North Ridgeville students earned six Gold Keys, fifteen Silver Keys, and twelve Honorable Mentions. A list of the winning students can be found below. The Scholastic Art ... Read More »
Courtesy North Ridgeville Historical Society, northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com Race Road Race Road was named for the Race family- probably William N. Race and his wife, Vienna, who were both natives of Massachusetts. They came to Ridgeville Twp. about 1829 and had many children. Two of those children were sons, Joyner and Bradford. The 1874 map shows both sons being landowners of property ... Read More »
Monthly thoughts from Councilwoman at Large Georgia Awig It is January 2025. I am willing to bet that before the end of 2024, you were trying to think of what resolutions you could make for the new year. A resolution can be defined as a firm decision to do or not do something. Trying to change oneself can be so ... Read More »
Congratulations to Jakob Holland on rolling a perfect game last week for North Ridgeville Men’s bowling at AMF Lanes. It was Jakob’s second 300 of his career, but first in an Ohio High School Athletic Association match. He previously had a 300 in September at the Rebman Youth Shootout. Read More »
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the new Winter Wonder Weekends experience with enhanced shuttle service through the Zoo, free carousel rides and special programming and keeper chats each weekend January 17 through March 2. The added amenities are designed to enhance the guest experience through the colder months. In addition to extra weekend activities, the new “Zoo Loop” is now ... Read More »
Lorain Public Library System, Lorain Historical Society, Oberlin Public Library, Oberlin Heritage Center and Community Foundation of Lorain County have partnered together to offer several months of diverse programming for audiences of all ages inspired by Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” through the National Endowment of the Arts annual Big Read. The National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read is a community-wide ... Read More »
North Ridgeville Heart & Sole collaborative is hosting indoor walking four days a week this fall and winter. Residents are invited to keep active and walk indoors at the LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus and at Liberty Elementary School. Enter the building’s main doors and sign in at the indoor walking table. LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus, 32121 Lorain Road: ... Read More »
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