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In the May 6th primary election, North Ridgeville voters will be asked to renew three existing tax levies. Revenues collected from these tax levies are used to fund essential city services, including public safety and maintenance and improvements to our transportation infrastructure. These are renewal levies and will NOT increase taxes. All three levies are effective for a period of ... Read More »

Courtesy North Ridgeville Historical Society, northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com School History Today finds us digging into some school history. The first school here in town was built in about 1814 at the center of town- near the corner of Center Ridge and Avon Belden Rd. It was a log building, 18’x22’ and had a large window at one end and a stone fireplace ... Read More »

Monthly thoughts from Councilwoman at Large Georgia Awig Since it is March and St. Patrick’s Day happens every year on March 17, I am reminded of the phrase, “the luck of the Irish”. When we say that phrase it implies that good things are brought to a person because of luck rather than knowledge, hard work, or skill. Sometimes that ... Read More »

The community of North Ridgeville turned out in a big way for Sgt. Sean Ortiz, 33, who passed away unexpectedly from heart complications while on duty on on Feb. 15. Proceeding from Cleveland Hopkins Airport, Sgt. Ortiz’ procession was met by many who stood roadside in respect and farewell on the way to Bognar Funeral Home in North Ridgeville, where ... Read More »

As the primary election approaches Tuesday, May 6, the campaign for Georgia Awig’s re-election to North Ridgeville Council At-large is gaining momentum. Awig has dedicated her tenure to advocating for the needs of North Ridgeville residents, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and public safety. “Serving our community has always been my top priority,” said Awig. “I am committed ... Read More »

Speaker Pro Tempore Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) today held a press conference on soon-to-be introduced legislation that will require students to take a computer science course to graduate high school in Ohio. Manning is sponsoring the legislation alongside State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport). Key provisions of the bill include: Requires public high schools to offer at least one computer science ... Read More »

Story Stop: Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:30 to 11 a.m., Columbia Branch • Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10 a.m., Main Library • Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10 to 10:30 a.m., North Ridgeville Branch • Mondays, March 17, 24, 31; ... Read More »

Join North Ridgeville City Schools and the City of North Ridgeville for “Breaking Ground,” a special event celebrating growth and progress in our community. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the North Ridgeville Academic Center, Mayor Kevin Corcoran and Superintendent Roxann Ramsey-Caserio will share updates from the past year, provide insights into ongoing projects, and reveal exciting plans for what’s ... Read More »

At the February 4 Council meeting, officials discussed the renewal of three essential tax levies that fund critical city services, including Fire, Road and Bridge and Police operations. These levies ensure continued services without increasing taxes for residents. To meet the Board of Elections deadline, Council adopted the Resolutions of Necessity on February 3. The following day, Council adopted the ... Read More »

Courtesy North Ridgeville Historical Society, northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com Maddock Road Joseph Maddock came to this country from Northhamptonshire, England in 1857, accompanied by his parents, Nehemiah and Mary Ann and other siblings. He spent four years in Avon and Sheffield, until the call of the Civil War came and in 1861 he volunteered in the 2nd Regiment of the Ohio Cavalry. In ... Read More »