Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation and fake news have circulated more quickly than ever. Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) advises residents to be cautious of health products and stories that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately, false claims and misinformation continue to circulate. A dangerous liquid is being sold locally — it is just one of many frauds on ... Read More »
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Mayor Corcoran’s State of the City Address 2021
It’s been an exciting year for North Ridgeville. Mayor Kevin Corcoran delivered a virtual State of the City address yesterday highlighting 2020 and things to come in 2021. Center Ridge Road will be completed this year, Discount Drug Mart will be breaking ground in April with eyes towards a Fall opening and a ballot issue for a new Police Station ... Read More »
LCCC Awarded Choose Ohio First Grant for STEM Scholarships
A new generation of students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical (STEM) fields will be eligible for scholarships at Lorain County Community College, thanks to a grant program announced by Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner on Monday, April 5. LCCC was awarded a Choose Ohio First grant to support STEM fields. LCCC offers more than 120 ... Read More »
Rocket Speed to a New Career at LCCC
April is Community College Month and Lorain County Community College is celebrating by sharing stories of students and graduates. Learn more at www.lorainccc.edu/ccmonth In less than two years LCCC’s MEMS program helped Chris Mainer go from working retail to designing circuit boards being sent into space. When Chris Mariner decided it was time to start a new career, he was scared. “I was unhappy with the work, but it ... Read More »
Lorain County Community College Announces Commencement Plans
Lorain County Community College announced this week that its 57th Annual Commencement will include a virtual commencement ceremony where an estimated 2,000 degrees and certificates will be conferred. Additionally, interested graduates will be able to sign-up for the opportunity to cross the Stocker Arts Center stage to receive their diploma and professional photo. “Our graduates have worked so hard and ... Read More »
Tobacco-free Policies in Lorain County Help Employees Quit Tobacco and Decrease Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) recently led online seminars to help adults quit tobacco. Experts from Lorain County Community College and Mercy Health shared tips and tricks to quit. Notably, many seminar attendees shared that their worksites have tobacco-free policies. LCPH affirms that tobacco-free policies can help reduce tobacco use. “Place does matter,” says Dave Covell, MPH, RS, health commissioner ... Read More »
There’s a Raccoon in My Dishwasher!
So a resident called North Ridgeville Police this week and said he had a raccoon in his dishwasher. Wait. What? “Luckily we had our resident Absurd Animal Call Officer, Ptlm John Metzo, on shift,” report Police. You may remember Ptlm Metzo from such hits as “There’s a kangaroo hopping next to my car” and “Um….a cow just fell out of ... Read More »
Lorain County JFS Offers Help for Those in Need
The Lorain County Dept. of Job & Family Services is offering help for wide-ranging needs for those who qualify through Ohio’s Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) program. The PRC program provides work supports and other services to help low-income parents overcome immediate barriers to employment. It is funded through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Those receiving ... Read More »
Danbury Senior Living: An Incredible Place to Call Home
Danbury Senior Living in North Ridgeville is an incredible place to call home. Danbury understands now, more than ever, that the decision to move into a senior living community may be difficult. You can settle in here with the peace of mind that Danbury will provide a personalized and safe moving plan. The Danbury community is excellent about having constant ... Read More »
Danbury Senior Living: It’s Happening Here
Happy Birthday! Wishing a Happy Birthday to one of our AMAZING nurses, Yvette! We are so lucky to have you as a part of our team! Enjoy your special day! #danburynorthridgeville #danburyseniorliving #happybirthday #amazingnurse ROPE Winner Congratulations to this month’s Danbury North Ridgeville ROPE winner! If you have ever stopped by or called in, you have probably spoke to Jaque ... Read More »
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