If you have yet to get infected with the bug yet, Pickleball is the infectious rage for thousands of fitness devotees throughout the country. Cities all around have redesigned their parks and relined their indoor basketball courts, even fitness clubs devoted space for this sport that’s taking the world by storm. Now, the question is, how and where can we ... Read More »
North Ridgeville
The Science of Transfer: From LCCC to Yale University
Transfer Student Akua Agyemang of North Ridgeville Graduates from Yale University, Begins Preparing M.D.-Ph.D. Applications With plans to attend medical school and become an obstetrician-gynecologist, Akua Agyemang knows she has a long and potentially expensive route ahead of her in higher education. So when it was time to decide what college she would attend after graduating from North Ridgeville High ... Read More »
Cops and Kids Event: Shop with a Cop
Last Saturday, North Ridgeville Police Department joined with eight other agencies to spread extra cheer to families around Lorain County for the annual Cops and Kids event. The event partners law enforcement members with children and families who could use some extra holiday cheer. The day includes warm meals, crafts, social interaction, a shopping spree, and concludes with individual visits ... Read More »
Happy Holidays from North Ridge Racket & Paddle
Mark Your Calendar for the 24th Annual Holiday on the Ridge
The North Ridgeville Visitor’s Bureau invites you to participate in the 24th Annual Holiday on the Ridge on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Experience the magic of Christmas while visiting craft shows, multiple business open houses and special events like the Pancake Breakfast and Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony to be held at 5 p.m. at South Central Park Gazebo. For a ... Read More »
2024 All-SWC Honors
Avon’s Kaitlyn Reese is MVP Avon High School junior Kaitlyn Reese was named the 2024 Southwestern Conference Girls Cross Country Most Valuable Runner following the conclusion of the SWC Girls Cross Country season. Avon junior Kaitlyn Reese captured the SWC individual title with a time of 18:28.21. She finished runner-up the previous two seasons. Four of Reese’s teammates finished in ... Read More »
At the North Ridgeville Safety Fair
Saturday Oct. 5 was a perfect day for some outdoor fun! The North Ridgeville police and fire station lots were filled with kids activities, food trucks, touch-a-truck, bounce house, face-painting, giveaways, DJ, and so much more! Here’s a look at the fun! Read More »
Avon Gridders Roll to 5-0
It was a battle of the unbeatens at Avon’s Mark Wahlberg Stadium last Friday night. But host Avon had little trouble getting past North Ridgeville with a decisive 38-7 victory. “Big time High School Football atmosphere tonight in Avon, OH,” posted Avon head coach Mike Elder on X. “Much appreciation to both communities for showing up and supporting our kids. ... Read More »
A Royally Good Time at the North Ridgeville Skunk Fest
What’s a Skunk Fest, you may ask? Well, it’s a festival for skunks and it’s held each September in North Ridgeville’s South Central Park as a way for skunk lovers and skunk owners from everywhere to share some fun and discussions about skunks. This year’s fest was held Sept. 14. All Skunks were welcome although you did not need to ... Read More »
Lorain Public Library Systems Programming: Sept. 24 to Oct. 8
City Fresh Produce Pick‑Up: Tuesdays, Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 p.m., Main Library, South Lorain Branch – City Fresh is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program working to create access to fresh, local vegetables for all. With a weekly payment, participants receive a grab bag of the freshest seasonal produce, known as a “share.” Shares come ... Read More »