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North Ridgeville Schools: Please VOTE FOR ISSUE 16

In July, the North Ridgeville Board of Education voted to place on the November ballot an issue to approve the construction of a new high school, an attached auditorium to support arts programming, and a transportation center for bussing and maintenance. This differs from Issue 5 in May of this year that sought funds for both a new high school ... Read More »

Ready to Imagine Pop Up Party

Last month, hundreds of community members and local business leaders attended the city’s Ready to Imagine Pop Up Party at the Senior Center. Despite the rain, attendees gathered to provide input on the master planning process and participate in a variety of other activities that included raffles, games and pizza. To gather feedback, the Ridgeville Ready team answered questions, displayed ... Read More »

North Ridgeville Branch Undergoing Renovation

The North Ridgeville Branch of the Lorain Public Library System is undergoing renovations to enhance the patron experience. While all areas of the library have been operating normally thus far, that will change as we move into the heaviest portion of construction. Beginning Oct. 1, meeting room reservations will be suspended. Additionally, patrons will notice a dramatic decrease in the ... Read More »

Lorain County Metro Parks to Place Levy on November Ballot

The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Board of Commissioners passed a resolution today to put a 1.6 mil replacement levy in front of Lorain County voters on the November ballot. The issue will cost the owner of a $100,000 home just $1.50 more a month. The board determined that the generated funds from the levy would allow the park district to ... Read More »

North Ridgeville City Schools Announces New Bond Issue for Construction of a New High School

After two unsuccessful attempts, the North Ridgeville Board of Education has taken steps to seek a bond issue in November to fund the construction of a new high school and maintenance/transportation building. The district’s determination to provide new facilities stems from the invaluable feedback received from the community and the pressing need to address overcrowding in our high school building. ... Read More »

North Ridgeville Schools Ranger Round-Up

We Did It! ‘Able Not Label’ Opens Able Not Label is a business run by students and staff in the Intensive Needs program at North Ridgeville High School. It has launched an outlet that will now be opening a storefront on Center Ridge. This business started with a grant from the NRCS Endowment Fund and is now a self-sustained business ... Read More »

Stephen McDonald Earns His MBA from LCCC University Partnership the Same Day His Youngest Child Earns Her Master’s Degree, Too

by Leigh Keeton More than 30 years separate father and daughter. Each belonging to generations so characteristically different there’s a millennial in between. But Stephen and Myah McDonald’s bond is undeniable. And part of that closeness stems from intertwined educational lives. Both chose to build their academic foundations at Lorain County Community College. And on May 13, both completed their ... Read More »

LCCC University Partnership Graduate Kathryn Gardner Takes the Road Well Researched

The list of barriers Kathryn Gardner overcame to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on May 13 is long. On the list, a 20-year schooling hiatus, two car accidents, one pandemic, and countless moments of self-doubt. But Kathryn persisted through it all, earning her degree from Cleveland State University, through Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership. She did so ... Read More »

Lorain County Health & Dentistry Breaks Ground

Construction is underway for Lorain County Health & Dentistry on Center Ridge Road! City and state officials, the LCH&D team and guests gathered last month for the official groundbreaking ceremony. The new facility will be open and serving patients in our community in spring 2024.       Read More »