City of North Ridgeville Magazine 2023-24

MAGAZINE 2023-24

Road Warriors Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep the city’s infrastructure running smoothly.

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CONTENTS 4 From the Mayor

Kevin Corcoran

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Mayor

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Public Works Department, find out about the new Able Not Label Store and get the scoop on other happenings around town.

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10 Room to Grow

Marjorie Snyder Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

Check out six local businesses that proudly call North Ridgeville home.

North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce

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On the Cover

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The faces behind the city’s Public Works Department (pictured L to R): Corey Timko, Marc Allen, Jon Montgomery, Brian O’Grady, Anthony Oliva and Ray Ford (not pictured: Rick Simonyi)

Photo by David Schwartz

Meet residents who are making a difference in the community.

18 Important Phone Numbers 21 North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce Directory

Issue 16: The Need Remains

Safety to thrive, Space to learn, Environment for excellence.

A new high school to replace the aging and undersized building

An attached auditorium to support arts programming

A transportation center for bussing and maintenance

The continued growth of North Ridgeville has led to increased enrollment in our district. It is imperative we address the overcrowding issues at NRHS. The current space at the high school is 147,000 square feet as shown in red.

The needed space is 272,000 square feet.

$18.25 per month per 100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised value

What is a fixed sum bond?

The school district cannot collect more than they are asking. Taxes will not increase if the value of your home increases. The cost will decrease as more homes and businesses are added to the city.

Find more information: NRneedremains.com The Need Remains - North Ridgeville Schools

Election day is November 7. Every vote counts. Get involved.

Paid for by Citizens for Better Schools, Dawn Fitz Treasurer, 6087 Emerald Street, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

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FROM THE MAYOR

Dear Residents, Businesses and Visitors:

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n behalf of the City of North Ridgeville and the North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce, I’m pleased to present the 2023-2024 North Ridgeville Magazine, produced by Great Lakes Publishing and made possible by the financial support of our local businesses and advertisers. In addition to our community map, you’ll find the Chamber of Commerce directory and city resource guide, which we hope you’ll find helpful.

In this edition, we are taking an inside look at the operations of our Public Works Department, showcasing the hard work of these often-unsung heroes who keep our city services running smoothly.

We’ll also be introducing you to a number of North Ridgeville residents who are passionate about volunteerism and giving their time and talents to causes that make our community unique.

The vibrancy of our community is also found in our local businesses, many

of which are resident-owned — a particular point of city pride. If you haven’t already, check out these six new businesses we’ve recently welcomed to town.

Also read about an amazing group of students who are operating their own business while inspiring others and learning valuable life skills.

I am honored to serve as your mayor and proud that North Ridgeville is a place where people come to put down roots. Please stay connected with us on social media, come to an upcoming Coffee and Conversation or visit nridgeville.org for the latest community news and information.

Sincerely,

Mayor Kevin Corcoran

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Behind the Scenes:

Public Works Get an in-depth look at what it takes for the city’s Public Works Department to keep infrastructure in tip-top shape. By Linda Feagler

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“We try our best to prioritize and get to those issues in the quickest manner we can,” he says.

During warm weather months, the department turns its attention to pavement preservation including patching and crack sealing, in addition to repaving. Twelve to 15 roads are resurfaced annually. In 2023 that volume of work equated to 7,000 tons of asphalt.

“Many other municipalities don’t pave their own roads,” Montgomery says. “Instead, they sub out the labor, which makes it very costly for their city.

Our program is all done in-house, which

saves the city and taxpayers money every year.”

With the arrival of fall, the crew prepares for what lies ahead. The trucks used to pave roads are outfitted with snowplows, salt spreaders and liquid deicers. They travel throughout 18 designated zones in the city to clear all roads while prioritizing main routes to keep traffic moving.

In significant storm events, the team uses a GPS system to pinpoint areas critically affected by flooding. Working closely with other city departments, Montgomery and his staff schedule

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o matter the season, North Ridgeville’s Public Works Director Jon Montgomery and his team are out in full force to ensure what needs to run smoothly will.

“Our department is a seven-in-one department: streets, water, sewer, stormwater, wastewater treatment, city garage and grounds maintenance,” he explains. “Basically, any infrastructure that is above or below ground, we maintain or service in some way.”

He notes that the department has 68 employees to the city’s 37,000 residents.

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Wastewater Works Many of us don’t give a second thought to the dirty water that swirls down our sinks and tubs — much less what we flush down our toilets — day in and day out. But Corey Timko does.

As superintendent of the French Creek

Wastewater Treatment Plant, he oversees water purification for the communities of North Ridgeville, Avon and Sheffield — which amounts to 7 million gallons per day, 24/7.

“Everything that goes down your drain, we get,” Timko says with a laugh, “and that doesn’t include the water we recycle from storm sewers during heavy rains and melting snow.”

Currently, the plant disinfects water through the use of an activated sludge process in which aeration and biological nutrients accelerate the decomposition process that takes place in nature and breaks down bacteria. What’s left is clear water that’s treated and sent on to Lake Erie via the French Creek Stream and the Black River before being pulled from the lake and made potable by the communities’ respective water departments.

For the most part, Timko says, the plant can handle just about anything biodegradable we discard down our sewer pipes.

But it’s other items that find their way there that cause consternation.

“Through the years, we’ve encountered plastic pipes and toys — and even bricks that were once used to construct sewers — that are tough to deal with,” he says. “But rags and even flushable wipes that people discard rope together as they tumble down and wind around themselves. That really clogs up the process.”

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projects that include stormwater retention, rehabilitation of structures and cleaning of major and minor ditches.

Water and sewer personnel ensure the reliability of the city’s water system through replacement and repairs of water lines, valves, hydrants and pumping stations. Routine sampling and testing are critical to ensuring water is safe to drink and falls below thresholds for bacteria, lead and certain chemicals.

Other responsibilities include water pressure testing, cleaning catch basins and sanitary sewer lines and maintaining lift stations. Crews mark utility locations that are requested by OUPS, numbering 5,000 locations per year.

Grounds maintenance staff make needed repairs to city buildings and provide mowing and weeding in the city’s parks and municipal cemeteries.

“We do very detailed mowing in the cemeteries,” Montgomery says. “We were subbing the work out, but we took it over to maintain a higher level of professionalism. Loved ones are there, and if the grounds are not maintained properly up to a certain standard, we feel that’s unacceptable.”

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The Able Not Label shop empowers students with special needs. By Linda Feagler

orth Ridgeville’s Able Not Label shop exudes a sense of pride and purpose as 17 students with special needs work as a team with their support staff to prep and cut vinyl, weed the design and then use a heat press to adhere the design onto apparel, signs, pet bowls, mugs and other merchandise. When finished, items are checked, price-tagged and ready for sale in the adjoining store or through online orders.

Made possible by a series of grants, the Able Not Label shop celebrated its grand opening on June 29. The student-run business provides innovative ways for kids to get creative while sharpening skills that include money and inventory management, folding clothing, cleaning, quality control and customer service — tasks that will transfer into many aspects of life after graduation.

“At the high school, we’re dedicated to teaching vocational training and life skills that lead to hands-on learning for students with intensive needs,” says Caitlin Carlo, intervention specialist for the North Ridgeville City School District and the shop’s director.

“Able Not Label is a new way of showing the community that our students are capable of so much and to focus on their abilities — not just look at them as students with disabilities,” Carlo says.

All sales are accompanied by a thankyou note that reads: “Each item is handmade from the heart. It may have imperfections, which makes it unique, one of a kind, like each of us.”

“Everyone involved with it is doing what they’re doing out of the goodness of their hearts for the future of these children,” says Superintendent Roxann Caserio. Proceeds from sales fund community outings such as meals out and Lake Erie Crushers games. Each excursion is designed to help students practice etiquette and socialization skills.

“We have a fan base rooting for us who gives us opportunities to create new programs and enhance existing ones,” says Jason Sewell, Able Not Label’s co-director. “That feels great.”

Spirit wear sporting the schools’ Ranger logo is very popular, as are items from the shop’s Inclusion Collection — with such poignant phrases as “Differences are Beautiful,” “Choose to Include” and “Radiate Kindness.”

Twelfth grader Cayden Platsky sums up what Able Not Label means to him: “We spend our money on field trips.

Sky Zone was my favorite field trip. We went to celebrate our hard work and for reaching our goal. It was fun!”

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The city’s new master plan is in the works.

As North Ridgeville civic leaders look to the future, they’re inviting those who have a vested interest in the city to share their vision of what it can become. Steps are being taken to draft a new master plan that will guide a host of actions including updates to land use regulations and increased economic development efforts.

“The last time the plan was updated was 2009,” says Kim Lieber, North Ridgeville’s director of planning and development. “So many aspects of our lives changed since then. Now is clearly the time to focus on new initiatives.”

A diverse, resident-led steering committee was formed last fall to guide the process, known as Ridgeville Ready, followed by in-person and virtual community meetings to gather ideas from residents, as well as those owning property and businesses in the city.

To date, popular topics for consideration include the desire to attract new retail businesses and restaurants to North Ridgeville, a focus on new employment centers to provide a stronger tax base and the creation of a vibrant town center.

“I am very encouraged by the community interest we’ve seen and the participation at our Ridgeville Ready events over the course of the master planning process,” says Mayor Kevin Corcoran. “The level of involvement has shown how invested our residents are in ensuring a positive future for our city.”

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North Ridgeville’s new police station reinforces the city’s dedication to the safety of all who live, work and visit. In late December/early January, the city is scheduled to celebrate the completion of the new $12 million, 21,408-square-foot facility.

In November 2021, voters passed a 0.81-mill bond issue to generate funding for construction of the facility, which is being designed by Architectural Vision Group of Westlake.

“Our current station has an original section that’s more than 40 years old,” says North Ridgeville Police Chief Michael Freeman. “Obviously, technology and police work have changed through time. The new station will take care of our needs moving forward.”

A key feature Freeman knows will be much appreciated by visitors is the station’s spacious lobby that will give all who enter a bit more space and privacy.

A separate evidence building will contain an evidence locker, a dog kennel to house lost canines and space for patrol cars.

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ROOM TO GROW

Room to Grow Check out six local businesses that proudly call North Ridgeville home. By Sarah Webb

Between the Bun

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33117 Center Ridge Road, 216-316-7025, tropicleplants.com

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34445 Center Ridge Road, 440-281-8885, betweenbun.com

Glow Fitness Studio The radiant sheen that clients achieve after a session at Glow Fitness Studio comes from more than just the sweat and endorphins — it’s also created by the sense of community at the gym.

“All of our clients get along and have fun and support each other.

It’s been neat to see them all change their lives by getting fit and healthy as one big group,” says Jessica Beckett, co-owner and head trainer.

Founded in October 2022, the circuit training gym offers high-intensity interval training and classes such as a fight class (kickboxing), energy class (cardio), strong class (weight based), athletic (combination of cardio and weights), flow (yoga and Pilates) and kids’ classes.

“Our classes are excellent for all fitness levels, and our incredible trainer Jessica can modify anything to suit your needs,” says Brittany Brookbank, co-owner of Glow Fitness Studio. “Many have compared our gym to a video game-like atmosphere with the interactive floor and wall. The workouts go so quickly, and every class is a different workout. It never gets boring.”

Each 50-minute class can accommodate 16 people and is set up with eight stations. Anyone can attend classes by becoming a member or by purchasing individual classes.

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TropiCLE Plants sees plants as more than just a product — they’re a passion, according to owner Brian Martin, who grew up helping in the backyard garden.

Martin worked in sales and marketing for a decade before realizing he wasn’t happy with what he was selling, so he decided to sell plants.

Opened in December 2022, the storefront specializes in indoor tropical plants, many of them canopy plants, which grow under tall trees and receive filtered sunlight.

“The plants aren’t the type that would need to have full sun, so they’re perfect for a home or a business,” Martin says. “You can have a brown thumb and grow these plants because they typically grow in very harsh conditions.”

The bulk of the business is providing corporate plantscaping, but TropiCLE Plants’ business model doesn’t stop at selling the plants.

Customers can also sign up for a subscription to have their plants maintained and replaced if necessary.

Looking ahead, Martin says he hopes to break into the event sector and provide plants for weddings, trade shows and more.

Customers can expect to find more than a burger at Between the Bun. With a pool table, table games and more, the venue promises fun for all ages, according to owners Lacia and John Rutherford.

In addition to almost 10 gourmet burgers, the restaurant serves up pregame snacks, salads, chicken wraps, sandwiches and more.

Lacia Rutherford opened the business in August 2022 in what used to be a bowling alley.

“We wanted to have somewhere where people can come hang out, have a good time and be with their kids,” Lacia says. “Families can have a nice meal, and the kids can also go play and let their parents have some downtime.”

John Rutherford adds that the games allow kids to move around instead of being stuck at the table or scrolling on their phones.

“John and I are really in it,” Lacia says. “We both cook, serve drinks, make specialty cocktails and talk with customers.”

Looking ahead, Between the Bun will open a party room for birthday and graduation celebrations, business outings and more.

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EQ Technologies Michael Schaffer and Jason Frindt went from rivals to partners and friends when they teamed up to create EQ Technologies.

“Schaffer put a lot of time and energy into building the company, and I brought the certifications and qualifications on the technical side,” Frindt says.

Founded in 2013, EQ Technologies specializes in audio, surveillance, video and smart home technologies as well as home theater installation and equipment, all with minimal visible wires. EQ moved to North Ridgeville in 2021. Schaffer serves as the principal owner, while Frindt is partial owner and acts as chief technology and financial officer.

“We’re at the bleeding edge of technology,” Schaffer says. “Our customers end up with simple technology with a nice, clean look. We have a great team of people who can come into people’s homes and help them understand the equipment.”

EQ Technologies engineers much of the technology from scratch, working with builders and developers early in the process. It also offers similar services to small businesses.

“With these systems, people forget they are in the background and part of their day-to-day life, but we’re in there early when the building begins,” Frindt says.

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What began as an occasional partnership between Andrew Edreff and Jenso Soto at events such as the Lorain International Festival has evolved into a full-fledged pizza shop: Smash Pizza Kitchen.

After continuing to team up and cook at pop-up events, the pair eventually opened a food truck.

They then started providing food for brick-and-mortars around the area before moving into a designated building in February 2023.

A rarity these days, the shop serves what it does best — pizza and only pizza.

“We only do pizza, but we do really good pizzas,” Jenso says, calling out the Dilly Dilly pickle pizza, a fan favorite. “For us, we’re more about cooking the food and making it ourselves versus cracking open bags of frozen stuff (like wings and chicken tenders) and selling it to people. When you add too many things to your menu, you lose sight of who you are.”

Smash Pizza Kitchen is a smallbatch kitchen and items don’t stay on the menu for too long.

“That’s hard with the demand of customers sometimes, but when you’re touching the ingredients and cooking it yourself, you put your passion into it, and that makes it special,” Edreff says.

7054 Avon Belden Road, smashpizzakitchen.com (order online via the website or walk in and place an order)

KLM Home Decor KLM Home Decor became etched into creation when owner Elysia Pasenow started making signs as gifts while she stayed at home to care for her son, who has special needs.

“From there, more people started asking me for them,” says Pasenow, who started the business with her husband Jason during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I started to do more custom orders and going to more craft shows.”

The Pasenow family opened a storefront about a year ago. Jason and Elysia’s daughter also helps in the store. KLM now creates personalized signs, custom wood flags and even floating shelving.

“People come to us with all sorts of things they want,” Elysia says.

“We made a bowling rack for someone. We’ve done toyboxes.”

Once a customer decides on an item, the turnaround time is usually two to three weeks.

KLM also offers paint parties and open time slots for painting and crafting and storefront spaces for vendors with handmade items and young artisans. It also sells items crafted by the special needs students at North Ridgeville High School, with 100% of the money going back to them.

“We’ve always been about encouraging everyone to be crafty and artsy,” Elysia says.

6287 Lear Nagle Road, 440-654-3332, facebook.com/klmhomedecor

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AREA MAP Adams Ave...........................G3 Adele St................................G1 Albert Ave............................. E3 Alden Ave............................ A4 Alternate SR 83...................D8 Amalfi Rd. ...................... C2-D2 Amanda Ct........................... E1 Amber Way. ......................C3-4 Annie Ln...............................D4 Antlers Trl............................. F7 Appian Way..........................D2 Archer Rd.............................C8 Asbury Ln. ............................B8 Ashfield Way........................B8 Ashford Cir...........................C7 Ashton Place Dr...................B7 Aspen St............................... E2 Atlantic Ave..........................D2 Aurensen Rd........................D5 Autumn Ln...........................B2 Avalon Dr. ...................... A1–B1 Avery Way. ............................D1 Avon Belden Rd.............. E3–8 Bagley Rd.............................G6 Bainbridge Rd. ...............E5–F4 Barkhurst Mill Dr................ C1 Barres Rd. ..................... ....... B2 Barton Rd........................ H1–2 Bauer Cir.................... ......... B7 Bayberry Cir. ...................... .H2 Beatrice Ct..................... ..... B8 Beckett Pkwy................. ..... B6 Beech St. .................... ..........F2 Behm Rd. ..............................D5 Belton Dr..................... ........ B7 Bender Rd....................... A6–8 Berkshire Ct.................... .... B8 Bernice St.................... ........E3 Birch St. .................... ............F2 Blanchard Dr........................G5 Bliss Pkwy............................G5 Bluffstone Cir..................... .H7 Bolton Dr............................. C8 Boulder Dr. .................... ......H3 Braemore Dr...................... ...F8 Branch St.................... .........F2 Breck Ct. .................... ...........E4 Brian St. .................... ............F8 Briarwood Dr...................... .H7 Bridgeport Dr......................D1 Bridgestone Dr....................G7 Briggs Cir............................ C8 Broad Blvd............................G2 Broadway Dr........................D7 Brookstone Ln.................... H2 Browning Dr.........................G4 Brownstone Ln.....................G2 Burlington Dr.......................G6 Burns Rd. .................... ......... A2 Burnt Timber Trl................. H7 Buttercup Ct.................... ....F7 Cadet Dr...................... .........E5 Calista Dr............................ C8 Cambridge Dr...................... F7 Capri Ln. ...............................D2 Cardinal Ln..........................C4 Carolyn Dr. ...........................G2 Carriage Cir.................... .... B7 Cary Dr.................... ............H3 Case Rd........................... A2–4 Cedar Branch Cir.................G2 Center Ridge Rd...........B5–H2 Chaddwyck Ln. ....................C8 Chandler Way......................A6 Chapel Ln. ............................D4 Charles Rd..................... .......F3

Charles Piazza Ln. . ..............D2 Chatfield Ct.........................D3 Chatham Cir..................... ... B8 Chaucer Dr. .................... ......E1 Chennault Dr.................... ...F5 Chesapeake Dr....................G6 Chesterfield Dr. ................... E1 Chestnut Ridge Rd. . .....C8–H4 Chipper Dr.......................... H6 Clark Dr................................G5 Clear Creek Dr..................... F6 Clifton Mill Dr......................C1 Cobblestone Cir..................G7 Colley Cir. .................... ........ B7 Condor Dr............................C4 Cook Rd..................... ..........H5 Cora Ct.................................A6 Cornell Ave. ......................F2–3 Cottage Cir . .........................D4 Cottonwood Crest.............. H7 Country Meadow Way. . .......A1 Covey Dr. ..............................D2 Cozy Meadow Ct................. H6 Creekside Ln. ..................... .H3 Crestwood Dr. ..................... H6 Cross St.................... ............F2 Cypress Ave..................... ...H4 Daisy Ln................................G3 Dakota Dr..................... ....... B8 Dana Pl..................... ............E1 Danforth Ct. ........................ C8 David Dr................................G5 Davis Dr................................G5 Debbie Dr.............................G3 Deborah Dr...................... ....F2 Deer Lake Dr. ...................... C1 Deer Run Dr...................... ...E7 Deerfield Meadows Ct. . ...... F7 Deerspring Ct......................G7 Denise Dr.................... .........F3 Denny Dr..................... .........F5 Depot St...............................G6 Dewy Meadow Ct................ H7 Diane Dr...................... .........F7 Dickens Cir...........................G4 Dodge Ave. ..................... ......F4 Dogwood Ln........................ C3 Donna Ave. ...........................G8 Dorchester Ave.................... E1 Dorow Dr..............................D3 Downing Ave. ..................... ..E1 Drake St...................... ..........E2 Drury Way...................... ...... B8 Dyke Ave. ..................... ........ A5 Eagles Glen Ct.....................G8 East Breezeway Dr.. .............C2 East Fenwick Dr. ..................C7 Eastview Ave..................... ...E3 Edge Meadow Ct.................B1 Edwin Ave. .................... ....... A4 Elda Way. ..............................D6 Elder St. .................... ............E2 Elizabeth Ln. ....................... C8 Elmer Ave..................... ....... A4 Elva Ln. ............. ............ B7-C7 Elyria St................................G2 Emerald St.................... .......F3 Englewood Ct..................... H2 Essex Pl................................B8 Euclid Dr...............................D7 Evergreen Blvd....................C5 Fairacres Rd. ................... .....F4 Fairfield Ln.......................... C8 Fallen Timber Trl................ H7 Falcon Ct. .............................C4 Fallhaven Cir. .......................G7 13

AREA MAP Fawn Ln................................D3 Fern Tree Ln.........................G1 Fieldstone Cir..................... H3 Firecrest Cir.................... ....H2 Fledgling Ct.........................C4 Floraline Ave........................G3 Forest Glen Way.................. F6 Forest Park Dr...................... E3 Forest St..................... ..........F2 Forest Wood Dr.................... F3 Fortune Ct..................... .......F7 Fortunato Dr........................D2 Fountain Cir.................... .... A1 Fowlers Run.........................B5 Fox Hollow...................... .....H2 Foxboro Dr...........................B8 Frances St............................G2 Franklin Dr..................... ..... B7 Freedom Ave....................... C3 Gail Dr..................... .......F4–G4 Garden St..................... ........F3 Garrett Dr.............................G1 Gate Moss Oval....................G1 Gatestone Rd.......................G7 Gatewood Dr........................G7 Gem Cir...................... ...........F2 Gilbert Ct..............................G8 Gina Dr..................... ............F3 Ginger Dr............................. H6 Gladstone Mill Dr................C1 Glen Dr...................... ..........H4 Glendale Rd.........................G4 Glenmoor Ln........................C6 Glenwood Ct........................G7 Gloria Ave.............................G3 Golden Eagle Dr..................C3 Grace Cir..................... .........E1

Granite Ln........................... C2 Grant Dr. . ................... ...........F5 Greenlawn Dr. . .....................D4 Greenview Trl...................... C2 Greenwich Ave. . ................... E1 Gregory Ave.........................G8 Grist Mill Dr. . .................... ... B8 Hadaway St..................... .....E3 Halle Cir.. .................... ..........F6 Hamker Ct..................... .......E7 Handyside Rd.................... . A7 Harbor Dr.............................D2 Harding Ave.........................G3 Hardwood Dr.. .................... ..F7 Harris Ct.................... ...........F7 Harris Dr. . .................... .........F7 Harvard Dr..................... ..... B8 Harvest Pointe Dr. . ..............G7 Hatching Way......................C4 Harvest Ridge Way. . ........... H7 Havencrest Ct. . ....................D2 Hawks Nest Ct.....................G8 Hawthorne Hollow............. H2 Hazelwood Run.. ................. H6 Hedgerow Park Dr. . .............D8 Helen St. . ...................... ....... E3 Heron Cir. . ............................G7 Hersey Cir............................G4 Hickory Trl.. ..................... H2–3 Hidden Hollow Ct................G7 Hidden Tree Cir.................. H3 Hiddenview Ct.....................B1 High Perch Dr................ .C3–4 Highland Dr........................ F1 Highview Ln.........................G1 Hollow Tree Oval.. ................G1 Homecrest Dr......................D7

Honeycut Dr......................... F7 Honeysuckle Ln. ..................G2 Hummingbird Ln................ H8 Humphrey Cir......................B7 Hunter Lake Dr....................C3 Ichabod Dr........................ .. B7 Independence Blvd. ............C4 Ira Dr. ................................... H6 Island Rd....................... ...... F8 Jack Ryan Dr........................A6 Jade Cir. ....................... ....... F1 James Rd....................... ..... F3 Jannie Ln.............................D3 Jasmine Dr. ......................... H6 Jason Dr. ....................... ...... E1 Jaycox Rd. ...................... . F1–3 Jefferson Ave. ......................G3 Jewell Cir...................... ...... F1 Joanne Ct....................... .... F2 Jordan Ct........................ .... B7 Joseph Ct. ....................... .... F2 Katherine St. ........................G8 Kenmore Way. ...................... F8 Kenssington Dr.................... E4 Kenyon Mill Dr.....................C1 Kingsbury Dr........................B8 Kingston Dr. ........................ B1 Krueger Dr....................... ... E5 Lakeside Dr. .........................D7 Lands End Dr.......................D3 Laurel Cir. ........................ .... E3 Lavender Ct....................... . B2 Leafy Mill Ln........................G1 Lear Nagle Rd................. G1–3 Lee Ave................................. E3 Leslie Ave............................. F2 Levi Ct...................................C7

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Lewis St................................ F1 Lexington Way. ....................C6 Liberty Pkwy........................G3 Lila Dr...................................D3 Lilac Ln. ............................... H7 Lincoln Ave..........................G3 Line Dr. .................................C6 Lisa Way............................... E1 Littlebrook Way.................. H7 Little Flower Cir................... F7 Loman Ct. .............................B7 Longbrook Dr.......................G7 Lorain Rd. ...................... E8–H4 Luanne Dr............................G2 Lucia Ln. .............................. H6 Lydia Cir.............................. B7 Lyman Ct............................. B7 Maddock Rd. ........................C5 Madison Ave........................G3 Main Ave. ......................... G1–2 Majestic Dr...........................C4 Mallard Cir....................... ...H7 Manchester Cir. ................... E1 Manning Cir........................ E1 Manning St........................ . E1 Maple Dr. ..............................D4 Marigold Blvd......................G8 Mark Ct. ............................... F3 Marsh Pl.............................. H3 May St. ..................................G1 McArthur Dr. ........................ E5 McKinley Ave.......................G2 Meadow Lakes Blvd..... B2–C4 Meadow Moss Ln............... H1 Meadow Creek Oval........... H1 Meadows Edge Ln. ............. H8 Mildred St......................... ... E3

Millenium Ct....................... B1 Miller Dr................................G4 Mills Creek Ln.............. G1–H3 Mills Industrial Pkwy. . ......... F1 Mills Rd. ....................... .D1–H1 Millwood Cir. ....................... H1 Minott Ct..............................C7 Miskovic Dr..........................G8 Misty Meadow Trl................A2 Mitchell Dr...........................G4 Monica Dr............................G2 Monroe Ln. ...........................G3 Montgomery Dr...................B8 Morgan Cir........................ .. B7 Morning Glory Ln................G3 Mosswood Cir..................... H7 Mulberry Chase. ................. H6 Nash Ln............................C7-8 Nations Cir. ....................... ..H4 Navona Ln............................D1 Nesthaven Way. ...................G8 Nicoll Dr...............................G4 Nikki Ave............................... E1 Noah Ln. ...............................B7 Noll Dr..................................D4 Northview Cir....................... F3 Northwood Ct..................... H1 Norwich Pl. ........................ .. B8 O Henry Cir..........................G4 Oak St............................... ... E2 Oakhurst Dr........................ H1 Oakwood Cir....................... H3 Olive Ave...........................F2–3 Oliver Ct...............................C7 Opal St. .................................G2 Orchard Grove Ct................G7 Orchard Ln. ..........................G1

AREA MAP Otten Rd.......................... B1–2 Overlook Ct........................ . B1 Overlook Way.......................C2 Oxford Ct............................. E2 Paradise Way.......................D4 Park Trl....................... ......... B1 Patricia Ave..........................D8 Patton Dr..............................G5 Paula Blvd....................... .... F3 Pearl Ave........................ ..... F2 Pebble Brook Dr..................G8 Pebble Ct .............................C3 Pebble Lake Trl....................B1 Pelican Lake Dr...................B1 Pennsylvania Dr..................G6 Pepper Ridge Run.............. H6 Peregrine Way.....................C4 Performance Ln...................A5 Pilgrim Ct.............................B8 Pine Branch Cir.................. H2 Pineview Cir.........................G7 Pitts Blvd....................... ...... F4 Plantation Pl........................ F7 Pleasant Ave........................G2 Pleasant Ridge Cir............. H7 Plymouth Trace...................B8 Poplar St......................... ..... E2 Prairie Moon....................... B8 Princeton Dr....................... B8 Quail Ct......................... ......H8 Quails Nest Ln.....................B4 Race Rd................................B5 Rachel Ln............................. F6 Rain Tree Cir........................A1 Ranger Way.......................... F4 Ravenna Dr..........................C2 Ravenway Dr....................... B1

Reading Way. . ......................G6 Red Pine Way.......................G1 Redington Dr.......................B8 Redwood Ct......................... F7 Reed Rd................................G8 Revere Dr. . ............................B8 Rhonda Dr. . ....................... .. E2 Ridge Plaza Dr..................... E3 Ridgeview Blvd.................... E3 Riverwood Dr.......................G7 Robert Ct. . ............................ F2 Rock Creek Cir. . ...................G7 Rock Point Cir. . ................... H2 Rocky Run Ct.......................B1 Ronald Dr........................ .... F3 Roosevelt Ave......................G1 Roosting Ln.. ........................C3 Root Industrial Pkwy. . ......... F6 Root Rd. . ....................... E5–G8 Rose St.................................G2 Rosebelle Ave...................... E3 Rummel Mill Dr. . ..................C1 Rustic Ridge....................... H7 Sandelwood Ave. . ................ E2 Sandpiper Ct.......................G7 Sandstone Ln......................G2 Sandy Ridge Dr............C3–D3 Santa Maria Cir.. ..................D1 Savannah Dr........................D4 Saw Mill Dr......................... . B8 Saw Mill Trace.. .................. . B8 Saybrook Dr.........................C8 Schaefer Dr. . ........................D4 Schoolhouse Ln.................. E1 Scotch Pine Way.................G1 Shady Dr..............................C6 Shady Moss Ln................... H1

Shaker Dr.............................D7 Shaw Dr................................D7 Shawn Dr. ....................... ..... F2 Shelly Ave.............................G8 Sicily Ct................................G8 Simon St. ..............................A5 Sinta Run.............................. F3 Soaring Ct. ...........................C4 Somerset Ct.........................A1 Songbird Ln.........................A4 Sophia Ln. ............................D1 Sourbrook Ln. ..................... H1 Spencer Ct........................ .. F7 Sprague Rd........................ .H8 Springdale Dr......................B1 Springwood Ct.....................B1 Spruce St............................. E2 Spruce Pine Way.................G1 Steinbeck Ct........................G4 Stockport Mill Dr. ................C1 Stone Creek Dr....................C3 Stonebriar Ln....................... E7 Stonegate Cir.......................C8 Stoney Lake Dr................... B2 Stoney Meadow Dr. .............B1 Stoney Ridge Rd. .................C2 Stradford Ct........................ H1 Stratton Mill St....................C1 Sugar Creek Ln. ...................C2 Sugar Ridge Rd............ A7–C6 Sullivan Dr............................ E1 Sun Meadow Ct...................A2 Suncrest Cir........................ H7 Sunflower Ln........................G3 Swan Cir...............................C3 Sweetbriar Ct. ..................... H1 Sycamore St......................... E3

Tail Feather Dr..............C3–D3 Talon Way. ............................C3 Tanager Ct...........................G8 Taylor Pkwy..........................A6 Terrell Ct. ..............................B7 Terrell Dr....................... .B7–C7 Thelma St. ............................G2 Theresa St. ...........................G1 Thornbury St.......................D2 Timber Edge Dr ................. H7 Timothy Dr........................ .. F5 Topaz Ct............................... F1 Tree Moss Ln....................... H3 Tree Top Pl...........................C3 Trevi Ct.................................D1 Tucker Dr. ............................ H6 Unionville Dr........................B8 Venezia Ln............................D2 Vernon Hill.......................... B8 Victoria Ln............................C8 Victory Ln. ........................... H5 Vista Lake Way....................B1 Wainwright Dr. ..................... F5 Wakefield Run.....................B7 Walker Dr............................. H6 Wallace Blvd....................F2–3 Walnut Ct............................. F7 Warblers Ln. .........................B4 Washington Blvd.................G3 Waterbury Blvd. ...............C6-7 Waterscape. .........................D2 Watson Ave..........................A4 Weatherstone Dr.................B1 Welesly Dr............................B8 Wescott Way........................B8 West Breezeway Dr..............C2 West Fenwick Dr. .................C6

West Shore Pkwy. . ........ C1-D1 West Point Dr. ...................... F5 Westfield Dr.........................D6 Westminister Ave.. ............... E1 Westwood Dr....................... E5 Wheaton Pl...........................C7 White Feather Ave. . .............C4 White Oak Way.................... H2 White Pine Way. ...................G1 Wildflower Dr. ......................G3 Wildlife Trl............................C3 Wil-Lou Ln. ........................... F4 Willowbrook Ln. .................. H2 Windermere Pl. ....................D2 Windsford Cir . .....................B1 Windsor Dr.......................... B1 Winfield Ln. ......................C7-8 Winson Cir........................... B7 Wood St. ............................... E2 Woodbine St....................... E2 Woodbridge Ct ...................G6 Woodhaven Cir....................G7 Woodland Dr . ..................... H2 Woodland Way. ....................D8 Woodlawn Ave..................... F4 Woodridge Ct..................... H1 Woodsledge Dr. ...................B1 Woodspring Cir...................G7 Woodstone Cir. ....................G7 Wren Haven Cir....................G8 Wyllys Dr..............................B7 Xavier Ct. .............................. F5 Yale Ct...................................D2 Yellow Beak Ln. ....................C4 Yellow Tail Ln.......................C3 York Crescent...................... E4

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FACES OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE

Skunk Fest Pint-sized gilded tiaras perch atop furry heads marked with a distinct stripe.

Pet skunks are also decked out in festive garb like you’d find at the pet store at Halloween. This is Skunk Fest in North Ridgeville, and it’s a pastime and passion for resident Deborah Cipriani, who acquired her first pet skunk in 2000.

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HEATHER KAESGEN North Ridgeville Community Care In times of need, North Ridgeville Community Care is a supportive, helping hand offering food, essential supplies, household items and financial assistance for expenses like utilities.

In many ways, the nonprofit helps keep the lights on when life transitions and circumstances pull the rug out.

COURTESY DEBORAH CIPRIANI / COURTESY SHAWN KIMBLE

DEBORAH CIPRIANI

Since then, she partnered with local veterinarian Dr. Frank Krupka to start a national rescue, Skunk Haven, along with starting Skunk Fest to help fundraise for the pets. During the annual event held the second Saturday of September, you’ll see license plates from across the country at South Central Park.

“People come from as far as the United Kingdom and Holland for skunk costume contests, the most talented skunk, best detective — and we crown a queen and king at the end,” Cipriani says. Visitors can take a picture with a skunk or pet a skunk for a donation.

(Their scent sacs are removed at four to six weeks of age — so no spray risk.)

As for Cipriani, she maintains state and federal permits to operate the pet skunk rescue from her home. Some of the pet skunks that reside at her home include Sophie, Charlie, Stella and Cannoli. But, “they are not the perfect pet for everybody,” Cipriani says of the animals who have been known to get into cupboards and refrigerators. “You have to reorganize your life for a skunk.”

COURTESY DARYL EDWARDS

FACES OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE Heather Kaesgen began volunteering for the organization about 10 years ago.

“We always donated to Community Care at Christmastime and for food drives, but I wanted to get more involved,” says the North Ridgeville native.

She took over as Community Care’s CEO, just prior to the pandemic. “For those following years, it has been, ‘How do we help as many people? How do we feed everyone in need?’ Because there really was a problem acquiring and distributing food. We worked around the clock to keep this place going, because we didn’t want our most vulnerable in the city to not have food or access to supplies.”

Kaesgen quips, “My claim to fame is that we never ran out of toilet paper at Community Care.”

Now, she is spearheading a five-year plan to target “silent sufferers,” namely older adults who humbly age without asking for help when they really need it.

“I just want to be sure everyone knows we are here,” she says. “And we accept monetary donations, food, clothing, household items — all to help our clients.”

DARYL AND KAREN EDWARDS Shannon Edwards Memorial Fund Shannon Edwards’ legacy shines on in ways that inspire creativity, empower students with special needs and provide kids with tools they need to succeed.

The late daughter of Daryl and Karen Edwards was born with a rare genetic

disease called nemaline myopathy, a musculoskeletal development disorder that ultimately took her life in 2001 as a fifth grader at the former Wilcox Elementary School.

Shannon’s involvement in the special needs community at North Ridgeville City Schools seeded an idea for the Edwards to start a grant in her name. The Shannon Edwards Memorial Fund is one of North Ridgeville City Schools’ Endowment Funds and is orchestrated through the Community Foundation of Lorain County.

Recently, it provided startup funds for the student-run North Ridgeville High School business, Able Not Label, to open a storefront on Center Ridge Road. “They learn life skills that carry into their futures, and the grant helped pay for some initial equipment they needed,” Karen says.

With the fund, she adds, “We can still talk about her, people can still give us their memories and her spirit lives on.”

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS CITY GOVERNMENT City Hall

7307 Avon Belden Road 440-353-0819, nridgeville.org

Kevin Corcoran, Mayor

Clifford Winkel, Ward 4

Kelly S. McCarthy, Member

Nicholas Ciofani, Clerk of Council

Marci Saxon, Member

440-253-9474 cwinkel@nridgeville.org

440-353-0811 kcorcoran@nridgeville.org

440-353-1508 CouncilClerks@nridgeville.org

City Council

Fijabi Gallam, MMC Assistant Clerk of Council

Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month at City Hall Council Chambers, 7307 Avon Belden Road

Jason Jacobs, President/At-Large

440-452-5851 jjacobs@nridgeville.org

Georgia Awig, At-Large 440-724-7246 gawig@nridgeville.org

440-387-3895 mdevries@nridgeville.org

Holly A. Swenk, Ward 1 440-310-4129 hswenk@nridgeville.org

Frank Toth, Ward 2 (until 12/31/23)

Roxann Ramsey-Caserio, Superintendent David Pritt, Assistant Superintendent davidpritt@nrcs.net

BOARD OF EDUCATION Frank Vacha, President

JoAnna Timura, Vice President

440-316-7091 babens@nridgeville.org

216-282-7924 jeffgrigsby@nrcs.net

34555 Center Ridge Road 440-327-1032

Young Explorers Montessori of North Ridgeville 36516 Center Ridge Road 440-309-1782

37501 Center Ridge Road 440-327-1175, lakeridgeacademy.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES 4-H

St. Peter School Roger Brooks, Principal

American Legion Post #717

440-326-5851

35749 Center Ridge Road 440-327-3212, stpeterschoolnr.org

440-731-1722

PRESCHOOLS/DAY CARES Childtime Learning Center

scouting.org

33169 Center Ridge Road 440-327-5435

440-213-1021 frankvacha@nrcs.net

Jeff Grigsby, Member

Shepherd of the Ridge Preschool

Lake Ridge Academy Mitch White, Head of School

34620 Bainbridge Road 440-327-4444, nrcs.net

Bruce F. Abens, Ward 3 and President Pro-Tem

35749 Center Ridge Road 440-327-3212

8877 Avon Belden Road 440-353-0758

PUBLIC SCHOOLS North Ridgeville City Schools

440-353-6536 joannatimura@nrcs.net

St. Peter School (Pre-K)

PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Christian Life Academy Catherine Falk, Principal

440-353-1508 fgallam@nridgeville.org

440-353-1508 ftoth@nridgeville.org

32121 Cook Road, 440-941-2567

440-353-3928 marcisaxon@nrcs.net

roxanncaserio@nrcs.net

Martin E. DeVries, At-Large

Primrose School of North Ridgeville

440-731-8165 kellymccarthy@nrcs.net

The Goddard School

37693 Center Ridge Road 440-326-0330, goddardschool.com

Harvest Ridge Preschool

KinderCare Learning Centers

Your North Ridgeville Library is undergoing enhancement!

Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, 44035 440-322-4321

Girl Scouts

girlscouts.org

35600 Lorain Road 440-327-0024

7171 Lear Nagle Road 440-327-2706

Boy Scouts of America

Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville

440-327-0111, k18026.site.kiwanis.org

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Lorain County Auditor

(property values and tax calculations) 226 Middle Ave., Elyria, 44035 440-329-5207

Lorain County Board of Elections

1985 North Ridge Road E., Lorain, 44055, 440-326-5900

Lorain County Collection Center

(hazardous waste/shredding) 540 S. Abbe Road, Elyria, 44035 440-329-5440

Lorain County Community Action Agency

936 Broadway Ave., Lorain, 44052 440-245-2009

Lorain County Convention & Visitors Bureau 226 Middle Ave., 5th Floor, Elyria, 44035, 440-406-3119

Lorain County Historical Society

284 Washington Ave., Elyria, 44035 440-322-3341, lchs.org

Lorain County Job & Family Services

42485 N. Ridge Road, Elyria, 44035 440-323-5726

Lorain County Metro Parks

12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, 44050, 440-458-5121

Lorain County Office on Aging

534 S. Abbe Road, Elyria, 44035 440-326-4800

Lorain County Public Health 9880 South Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, 44035, 440-322-6367

Lorain County Treasurer

(property tax payments) 226 Middle Ave., Elyria, 44035 440-329-5787

Lorain County Veterans Service Commission

1230 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, 44035 440-284-4625

Mental Health, Addiction & Recovery Services Board of Lorain County

1173 N. Ridge Road E, Lorain, 44055 440-233-2020; 440-240-7025

North Ridgeville Amateur Soccer League nrasl.com

North Ridgeville Arts Council 440-327-9751

North Ridgeville Baseball League (Hot Stove) nrhotstove.com

North Ridgeville Branch Library

35700 Bainbridge Road 440-327-8326, lorainpubliclibrary.org

North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau

36097 Westminister Ave. 440-327-3737, nrchamber.com

North Ridgeville Community Care

6805 Lear Nagle Road 440-327-4068

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

605 Chestnut Commons, Elyria, 44035, 440-322-0723

34015 Center Ridge Road 440-353-9716

North Ridgeville Corn Festival

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Lorain County Division of Wildlife

North Ridgeville Garden Club

Olde Towne Hall Theatre

440-218-9802, nrcornfest.org 440-365-8522

North Ridgeville Historical Society

440-327-7452 northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com

North Ridgeville Lions Club 440-823-3540 northridgevillelions.org

330-802-9172

36119 Center Ridge Road 440-327-2909 oldetownhall@gmail.com

Rotary Club of North Ridgeville

216-262-0952 https://portal.clubrunner.ca/5213

Social Security Administration 221 W. 5th St., Lorain, 44052 800-772-1213

North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults

(Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Activities, etc.)

7327 Avon Belden Road 440-353-0828

UTILITIES INFORMATION Allied Waste/Republic Services

North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation

Breezeline

440-458-5191

(city sports and other programs) 440-353-0860 nridgeville.org/parksandrec

888-536-9600

North Ridgeville Post Office

Frontier Communication

34760 Center Ridge Road 440-327-8806, 800-275-8777

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS O’Neill Healthcare (A)(N)

NOPEC

855-667-3201

38600 Center Ridge Road 440-327-1295

Ohio Edison 800-633-4766

Ohio Utilities Protection Service (Call Before You Dig) 800-362-2764

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)

13-acre park; open green space; restrooms; concessions; pavilion

Cornerstone Bible Fellowship

5463 Mills Creek Lane

Spectrum

310-acre wetland & wildlife preserve

6195 Otten Road, 440-327-3626

Palmer Field

Multidiamond Hot Stove Baseball complex on Fairacres Drive

800-347-1991

WATER/TRASH COLLECTION North Ridgeville Public Utilities Department 440-353-0841

SENIOR HOUSING

Assisted Living (A), Independent Living (I), Nursing Home (N)

Avenue at North Ridgeville (N) 6200 Lear Nagle Road 440-412-7100

Danbury Senior Living (A)(I)

33770 Bagley Road, 440-596-3797

Northridge Health Center (N) 35990 Westminister Ave. 440-327-8511

The Northridge (I)

35900 Westminister Ave. 440-327-1155

5375 Jaycox Road, 440-327-7774

Church of Christ

800-686-7826

Windstream

Cathedral of Life

RECREATION AREAS Frontier Park

Lorain County Metro Parks Sandy Ridge Reservation

877-772-2253

CHURCHES

Root Road Park 8949 Root Road

12-acre park; playground; concession stand; pavilion; restrooms; home to North Ridgeville Amateur Soccer League

Shady Drive

37077 Shady Drive

37-acre park; 13 baseball/softball diamonds; multi-purpose field; 2 concession stands; indoor batting cage; walking trails; outdoor fitness equipment; picnic area; pavilion; playground

36364 Chestnut Ridge Road 440-327-2777 36300 Center Ridge Road 440-353-3530

Faith Baptist Temple

37501 Center Ridge Road 440-933-8230

Northridge Christian Life Church 8877 Avon Belden Road 440-353-0758

Real World Church & Outreach Ministries

34361 Lorain Road, 440-327-8563

35136 Center Ridge Road 440-610-7623

Fields United Methodist Church

River Church

First Congregational Church

St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

34077 Lorain Road, 440-327-8753 36363 Center Ridge Road 440-327-2921

Gateway Church

5400 Lear Nagle Road 440-327-0228

Grace Baptist Church

38079 Center Ridge Road 440-396-7000

Harvest Ridge Church 35600 Lorain Road 440-327-0024

South Central Park

Hope for the Soul

30-acre park; 3-acre fishing lake; 1.2-mile trail and outdoor fitness equipment; splash pad; tennis, pickleball, basketball courts; gagaball; 9-hole disc golf course; gazebo; pavilions; grills; playground

Journey of Faith Lutheran Church

7565 Avon Belden Road

New Community Baptist Church

34881 Center Ridge Road 440-452-7376

6000 Lear Nagle Road 440-327-4761

5500 Lear Nagle Road 440-327-1978

St. Peter Catholic Church 35777 Center Ridge Road 440-327-2201

Shepherd of the Ridge Lutheran Church 34555 Center Ridge Road 440-327-7321

Sugar Ridge Baptist Church 36600 Sugar Ridge Road 440-327-9465

33406 Liberty Pkwy.

440-327-0147

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226 Middle Avenue, 2nd Floor • Elyria, OH 44035 General: (440) 329-5207 Auditor Snodgrass: (440) 329-5170 Appraisal: (440) 329-5488 Board of Revision: (440) 329-5269 5374 CAUV: (440) 329-5485 Homestead: (440) 329-5222 Licenses: Dog, Vendor, Junk Yard and Cigarette (440) 329-5717 Real Estate: (440) 329-5212 Special Assessments: (440) 329-5210

Tax Exemption: (440) 329-5739 Tax Map: (440) 329-5757 5272 Owner Occupancy: (440) 329-5203 Weights and Measures: (440) 329-5151 5657

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This list represents members of the North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in becoming a member or to learn more, contact Marjorie Snyder at 440-327-3737 or visit nrchamber.com.

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36625 Center Ridge Road 440-327-2955 bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com The Bogner family has proudly served the community for over 60 years with personal and compassionate care. Always striving to meet the ever-changing needs of the families we serve, a new Life Celebration Center has been added and is slated to open December of 2023. To learn more, please call or visit us online.

CONTRACTORS

ATTORNEYS Manning & Manning Attorneys 440-327-2700 AUTO AND TRUCK Conrad’s, 216-407-1077

Climate-Tech

7900 Root Road, Suite A 440-327-1833 climate-tech.com Climate-Tech Inc. provides topquality heating, air conditioning and ventilation services focused on your comfort. Our goal is to provide Western Cuyahoga and Lorain counties with the best resolution and a complete repair on our first visit. Our certified technicians help take care of the little stuff, so that big problems never happen.

J C Auto, 440-353-0323 Van’s Tire Pro’s, 440-327-7010 Xtreme Performance, 440-327-0016 BANKS/SAVINGS & LOANS/ CREDIT UNIONS Achieve Credit Union, 440-797-1896 Citizens Bank, 440-327-9000

GARDEN CENTERS/ NURSERIES/FLORISTS Don Mould’s Garden Center 440-327-3407

Susan Rager CPA LLC, 440-353-1998

Redwood Living North Ridgeville 833-424-1014

ForeverGreen Lawn Care, 440-327-8987 Bogner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Marcum LLP, 440-488-4557

Hajduk LLC, 440-327-7360

Bulk-N-Bushel, 440-327-9728 Lawn Doctor, 440-785-6996

Lash & Company CPAs, 216-406-7986

APARTMENTS Northridge Apartments, 440-327-1155

LANDSCAPERS/LAWN & GARDEN/SUPPLIES

Discount Cement Construction 440-748-3197 Finishing Touch Concrete, 440-353-3728 Kitchen Works, 440-353-0939 Metro Home Inspections, 440-777-5171 Modern Poured Walls, 440-647-6661

HEALTH CARE Avenue at North Ridgeville, 440-503-2308

Worcester’s Inc., 440-327-2196 LIBRARY

Lorain Public Library System North Ridgeville Branch 35700 Bainbridge Road 440-327-8326 LorainPublicLibrary.org Lorain Public Library System (LPLS) is the largest library system in Lorain County. Services are provided from six branches in Lorain, Avon, Columbia Station, North Ridgeville and Sheffield Lake. We also have a Books by Mail program and an extensive array of educational and entertainment resources in our eLibrary at LorainPublicLibrary.org.

Danbury Senior Living, 440-596-3797 Health Express Urgent Care 440-269-9934 Home Instead, 440-353-3080

MANUFACTURING Alanod Westlake Metal Industries 440-327-8184 Biothane, 440-327-0485 Habco Inc., 440-988-9094 Impact Industries, 440-327-2360

The Northridge Health Center

35990 Westminister Ave. 440-327-8511 embassyhealthcare.net The Northridge Health Center is a short-term rehab and longterm care facility, providing quality, comprehensive care in the community for 38 years. After the hospital and before you go home, let the Northridge Health Center provide tailored care solutions for you or your loved one.

Jaglifting Solutions, 844-240-0803 JBC Technologies Inc., 440-527-6065 Kalt Manufacturing, 440-327-2102 Lear Manufacturing Co., 440-327-4545 Metal Marker Manufacturing 440-327-2300 North American Cronite, 440-353-6594 Pioneer Products, 440-366-6304 Poppee’s Popcorn, 440-327-0775

Fifth Third Bank, 440-327-4000

Rudolph Libbe Group, 216-717-2499

First Federal Lakewood, 440-327-1311

DENTAL / ORTHODONTICS

Northwest Bank, 440-327-2265

Casey O’Conor DDS, 440-327-9036

PNC Bank, 440-327-4400

Doerschuk Dental, 440-327-1021

Third Federal, 440-734-8188

O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville 440-327-1295

EDUCATION

Your Home Financial, 440-281-4608

Transcendence Health, 440-225-5602

ORGANIZATIONS

iN Education Inc., 330-329-4784

CHURCHES

Vitality Health, 440-250-0822

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Fields United Methodist Church 440-327-8753

Bruce Abens, 440-316-7091

HOSPITALS

North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce 440-327-3737

First Congregational United Church 440-327-2921

Mayor Kevin Corcoran, 440-353-0811

Harvest Ridge Church, 440-327-0024

Georgia Awig, 440-724-7246 Martin DeVries, 440-387-3895

Holy Love Ministries, 440-327-8016

Commissioner Michelle Hung, Lorain County, 440-329-5111

Journey of Faith Lutheran, 440-714-6522

Jason Jacobs, 440-452-5851

St. Peter Catholic Church, 440-327-2201

Representative Gayle Manning, Ohio House District 55 , 614-644-5076

CITY OFFICES City of North Ridgeville 440-353-0819 COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES LCCC University Partnership 440-366-4317

University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center 440-329-7559 INDIVIDUALS John Kapelka, 440-759-1109 INSURANCE American Family Insurance 440-387-5703

Riddell, 440-353-8611 OPTOMETRISTS North Coast Eye Care, 440-327-2747 North Ridgeville Eye Care, 440-327-2020

North Ridgeville Community Care 440-353-9716 North Ridgeville Corn Festival 440-218-9802 North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club 440-327-0111 North Ridgeville Lions Club 440-823-3540

Senator Nathan Manning, Ohio Senate District 13, 614-644-7613

Insurance Partners, 440-352-8908

Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce 216-447-9900

Kelly Business Services, 440-785-4094

North Ridgeville Rotary, 216-262-0952

Holly Swenk, 440-310-4129

K L T Insurance, 440-584-0558

Olde Towne Hall Theatre, 440-865-8700

Clifford Winkel, 440-253-9474

Pro Medica Employer Services 216-591-0599

VFW Post #9871, 440-327-4068

Hovey Kaiser Insurance, 440-366-4653

State Farm Insurance, 440-327-6969 INVESTMENTS

PET SERVICES K-911 Dog Training, 440-666-0749

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NORTH RIDGEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY PRINTING AND PUBLISHING

Ten Point 0 Gymnastics, 440-353-0101

Carat Coin Collectibles, 440-734-8175

Mary Kay, 440-724-7246

Great Lakes Publishing, 216-377-3693

Triple Play Batting, 440-219-4021

Center Cleaning Services, 440-327-5099

Maximum Value Partners, 440-554-1417

Irwin Engraving & Printing 216-391-7300

RESTAURANTS

Complete Glass & Mirror, 440-734-4540

Middle Mile Express, 216-314-4679

Distallata, 216-771-2900

Mike’s Hauling Service, 440-371-3319

Giant Eagle, 440-353-3311

My Wood Loft, 440-322-1342

Grateful Dog Bakery, 440-353-1990

New York Life, 401-450-4492

Angelina’s Pizza, 440-412-4124

Maximum Graphix, 440-353-3301

Arby’s Restaurant, 440-353-0885

REAL ESTATE AGENTS / DEVELOPERS

Bistro 83 & Wine Bar, 440-327-2283

Bob Schmitt Homes, 440-327-9495

Burger King, 440-328-4614

Hometown Vendors, 440-309-7276

Patton’s 5 Star Towing, 440-777-4070

Brooker Mortgage Corp., 440-334-5269

Culver’s of North Ridgeville 330-906-7324

Image Builders, 440-263-2263

Premier Glass and Door, 440-221-7528

JLG Event Management, 440-694-8479

R D M, 216-632-2255

Dunkin’, 216-759-7053

KLM Home Decor, 440-654-3332

Cross Country Mortgage, 440-346-1707

Hop Brothers Brewing, 440-281-9353

Kool Maids, 440-506-7109

Richard’s Tree & Crane Service 440-323-6855

Doerschuk Properties, 216-551-6419

Jenni Pops, 216-376-6339

Laser Pics and Gifts, 440-650-2962

Royal Smokes, 216-235-9244

Drees Homes, 440-746-6452

Service Master Janitorial by Hites 216-859-9090

Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty 440-327-2123

Lone Tree Tavern, 440-309-4978

Legal Shield, 240-485-7949

Exp Realty, 440-506-1574

Master Pizza, 440-219-0900

Lorain County Metro Parks, 440-458-5121

First Source Title, 216-986-0970

Mootown Creamery, 440 -353-1673

Keller Williams Realty, 330-714-2758

Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 440-353-9580

Key Realty, 440-225-7508

Tom’s Country Place, 440-934-4553

ReMax Traditions, 440-210-5754

SCHOOLS/DAY CARE

Russell Realty/James Cain, 440-864-3705

Lake Ridge Academy, 440-387-5400

RECREATION / FITNESS Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive In, 440-327-9595

North Ridgeville City Schools 440-327-1992

Glow Fitness Studio, 440-406-8002

SERVICES

Hoop Tech, 440-499-7808

2BClean Auto Detailing, 440-253-9007

JAM Dance Academy, 440-327-0255

Agon Leadership, 440-967-9679

North Ridge Indoor Golf, 440-327-8860

AT&T, 330-523-9250

North Ridgeville Amateur Soccer League 440-915-1609

Beauty Spot Med Spa, 440-306-3508

Red Tail Golf Course, 440-937-6018

Blue Falls Car Wash, 440-327-9201

SportsVille LLC, 440-327-3040

Sherwin Williams, 440-327-1030 Travel Leaders, 440-779-4060 TropiCLE Plants, 216-316-7025 Valley Storage, 440-327-1590 WEOL Radio, 440-233-5161

Lorain County Visitors Bureau

Garry Gibbs, Director 226 Middle Ave., #532 Elyria, OH 44035 440-406-3119 ggibbs@loraincounty.us loraincountyohio.gov/cvb Lorain County Visitors Bureau is the county department that is responsible for marketing, promoting travel and tourism within Lorain County, Ohio.

Big Frog Tee Shirts, 440-723-3393

Windstream/Kinetic, 440-342-1111 Wink Electric, 440-346-4125 Wisdom Blake, 440-777-5171 TECHNOLOGY Bailey Communication, 440-353-0323 EQ Technologies, 216-548-3684 R&K Technologies, 440-327-1530 The Maker Lab, 773-362-5377

Bomb Image, 216-759-5700

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