North Ridgeville

Countdown to Christmas 3, 2, 1…. We Believe!

Eat your heart out, Clark Griswold! You’ve got nothing on Bob Mangan’s Winter Wonderland in North Ridgeville! The 50,000-plus lights there include lighted arches on the driveway and sidewalks, subtle Christmas music playing in the background, inflatables tastefully placed including a lifelike Santa with a bench for photos, and much more. The scene is located at 34907 Cambridge Dr., North ... Read More »

Spreading the Holiday Cheer! Guide to Local Tree Lightings and Holiday Festivals

Light Up Bay Village The Bay Village Historical Society and the Bay Village Kiwanis are asking Bay Village residents and children of all ages to join them in celebrating an old-fashioned community Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 1, noon to 3 p.m. The event will include the reading of holiday stories, caroling and crafts for kids in the Bay Village Community ... Read More »

Lorain County Clerk of Court Tom Orlando Collecting Toys for Fifth Annual “Marines Toys for Tots” Drive

Join Tom Orlando, the Lorain County Clerk of Court, and his staff in supporting their fifth Annual “Marines Toys for Tots” toy drive at all of the Clerk of Courts locations throughout the county. There is a “Toys for Tots” donation box in rooms 105, 106, and 108 of the Clerk of Courts Legal Division departments located on the first ... Read More »

Girl Scout Troop Openings in North Ridgeville!

A Girl Scout is a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) who can make amazing things happen! At Girl Scouts, girls discover who they are, what they’re passionate about, and what they want to achieve in the future – all in a unique, all-girl place designed to help them reach their full G.I.R.L. potential. Register now for troops in the area ... Read More »

Straight Talk on the Nagel-Detroit Roundabout Plan

Avon City Councilperson Tammy Holtzmeier reports that a roundabout will be coming to the Detroit-Nagel Road intersection. In a recent edition of the Villager, the headline states the roundabout is planned for the Lear-Detroit intersection. It is actually the Nagel-Detroit intersection. Clearly, it’s time for some straight talk on the Lear Road, Nagel Road, and Lear-Nagle Road history of names. ... Read More »

North Ridge Tours: Oglebay Christmas Lights Fantasy Trip

Wed., Dec. 4 Only: $94.00 p.p. Trip Includes: Carriage House, Glass Museum & Mansion, Arboretum, Fantasy at the Oglebay Good Zoo, Guided Evening Christmas Lights Tour, Dinner at Wilson’s Lodge plus Souvenir Mug and Motor Coach Transportation. Make your reservations by Nov. 2. 440-465-1578. See their ad below.   Read More »

Crime Strikes Area Churches

Ridgeville Police Nab Church Purse Snatcher At approximately 9:45am on Sept. 20, North Ridgeville Police received a call from a female who had just had her purse stolen from the sanctuary at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She was able to provide a description of the woman that stole her purse. Unfortunately for said thief but fortunately for the citizens of ... Read More »