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 »
North Ridgeville High School was excited to host its annual Future Fair on Friday, February 21. Designed for students in grades 9-12, this event offered a dynamic opportunity to explore post-graduation pathways and connect with industry professionals. Students attended career preparation and exploration workshops all day and the Future Fair “Convention Floor” was open from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. ... Read More »
The gymnasiums at North Ridgeville Academic Center recently transformed into a lively hub of real-world scenarios—a bustling newsroom, a local restaurant, and even a doctor’s office—all designed to help 7th grade students master essential social skills like speaking, active listening, and maintaining eye contact. This interactive event, known as The Amazing Shake, is now in its fourth year and continues ... Read More »
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