City of North Ridgeville Magazine 2025-26

MAGAZINE 2025-26

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CONTENTS Kevin Corcoran Mayor

City of North Ridgeville City Hall 7307 Avon Belden Road North Ridgeville, OH 44039 440-490-2042, nridgeville.org

Marjorie Snyder President & CEO

North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce 36097 Westminister Ave. North Ridgeville, OH 44039 440-327-3737, nrchamber.com

4 From the Mayor

City Council

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

Check out local civic organizations.

11 RidgeLines Discover what’s new at our schools.

Jason Jacobs, At-Large/ President 440-452-5851

12 Map & Street Index 16 Room to Grow

Georgia Awig, At-Large 440-724-7246

Learn about six local businesses that call North Ridgeville home.

Martin DeVries, At-Large 440-387-3895 Holly Swenk, Ward 1 440-310-4129

18 Faces of North Ridgeville Meet residents who are making a difference in the community.

20 North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce Directory

Eric Shaffer, Ward 2 440-281-8215 Bruce Abens, Ward 3 440-316-7091

For advertising information, please call 216-377-3693.

5 RidgeLines

On the Cover

Clifford Winkel, Ward 4/ President Pro-Tem 440-253-9474

Copyright 2025 by Great Lakes Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without permission of Great Lakes Publishing. All rights reserved. The City of North Ridgeville, the North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce and the publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions. All information is subject to change.

The North Ridgeville Corn Festival celebrated 50 years this summer.

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On behalf of the City and our Chamber of Commerce, I’m proud to share the 20252026 North Ridgeville Magazine.

This edition, produced by Cleveland Studios and supported through the generosity of our local businesses and advertisers, serves as a celebration of what makes our community thrive.

This year, we shine a spotlight on North Ridgeville’s many civic organizations that turn ideas into action. They host events and create opportunities to connect, learn and give back. Their work reminds us that meaningful progress comes from those willing to step forward, and how much can be accomplished when people work toward a common purpose.

Our local businesses are another driving force. In these pages, you’ll meet six new businesses adding fresh energy, products and services to our community.

You’ll also meet the Faces of North Ridgeville — those you might recognize as volunteers, business owners or both.

Their generosity and commitment help shape the city we’re proud to call home.

I invite you to explore these stories and discover new ways to get involved.

Also, stay informed by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter online at nridgeville.org — it’s your direct link to city news and events. You can also join us for Coffee and Conversation, visit nridgeville.org, follow our City of North Ridgeville Government Facebook page and watch my weekly video updates for the latest developments.

Our success is built by those who choose to engage, contribute and work together for the greater good. Let’s keep moving forward — together.

Sincerely,

Mayor Kevin Corcoran

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Connecting Through

Community

North Ridgeville is strengthened by the dedication of its many civic organizations. By Sarah Webb

N

orth Ridgeville is more than just a place to live — it’s a community built on connection and service.

From volunteer-led initiatives to longstanding service clubs, the city is home to a wide variety of civic organizations that bring people together, strengthen neighborhood bonds and make a lasting impact. These groups work quietly yet powerfully behind the scenes — organizing events, lending helping hands and fostering a welcoming spirit that sets North Ridgeville apart.

In this feature, we’re proud to shine a light on the organizations and individuals who dedicate their time and talents to enriching our community. Whether you’re looking to get involved, support a cause close to your heart or simply learn more about the people making a difference, this is your invitation to discover the heartbeat of North Ridgeville.

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NORTH RIDGEVILLE LIONS CLUB The North Ridgeville Lions Club has roared in support of local and international communities since receiving its charter in 1961.

“We are proud to be part of such a supportive and vibrant community,” says Angela Finney, president. “The citizens of North Ridgeville have consistently embraced our events and projects, helping them thrive year after year.”

Part of the global Lions Club nonprofit, which was originally focused on vision care and blindness prevention, the North Ridgeville chapter also rallies behind causes such as diabetes awareness, pediatric cancer support and hunger relief.

In North Ridgeville’s schools, the club offers vision screenings, affordable eye exams and glasses, scholarships for seniors and mini grants for educators.

To keep those initiatives funded, the North Ridgeville Lions Club hosts the following events: • January: Night At the Races •M arch/April: Pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny • May: Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (in partnership with VFW Post 9871) •A ugust: Annual 5K Run/Walk for pediatric cancer research •S eptember: Drive-Thru Food Drive for Community Care •D ecember: Annual toy drive for families in need

But it doesn’t stop there. Yearround, used eyeglasses are collected and delivered to Student Volunteers of Optometric Services to Humanity at The Ohio State University. There, prescriptions are determined, and the glasses are sent to underdeveloped countries to restore sight for children and adults. northridgevillelions.org CLEVELANDMAGAZINE.COM/NORTHRIDGEVILLE 5

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ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE

With a motto of “changing the world, one child at a time, one community at a time,” the North Ridgeville chapter of the Kiwanis Club is doing just that.

Founded in 2010, the club has headed the following efforts in North Ridgeville:

Events throughout the year include: • March: Spring Fling • March/April: Easter Egg Hunt • October: Purse Bingo

Kingsley adds, “Along with these opportunities to serve, members also are able to regularly network, resulting in lifelong friendships and business connections.” northridgevillerotary.org

• Creating healthy after-school snack bags through Community Care • Sponsoring service leadership programs such as Key Club for high schoolers, Builders Club for middle schoolers and K Kids for grade schoolers • Putting on a reading program at the library where kids receive a free book • Donating eight Amtrak bicycles to North Ridgeville Schools to support kids with special needs

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Part of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of North Ridgeville comprises community and business leaders whose mission revolves around resolving challenges in the local community and communities worldwide, says Cathy Kingsley, president.

“Being a member of the North Ridgeville Rotary means being able to support our community, making it a stronger and better place to live,” Kingsley says.

“We offer our members opportunities to make a difference — to get involved.”

The Rotary Club has participated in service projects around the city, such as proffering student scholarships, preparing tote bags with essential supplies for unhoused individuals, supporting Connecting for Kids events at the library, supporting the annual Fishing Derby for the special needs students in North Ridgeville schools and more.

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could do to help the kids,” says Toni Krone, president of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville.

Locking everything into place, the Key Club assists with the club’s annual spaghetti dinner by washing dishes and making meatballs. The annual fundraiser is held the first Saturday in March.

The club also fundraises at the Corn Festival and hosts an annual Doggy Contest, in which participants can enter dogs in an online competition. The top three dogs ride in the Corn Festival parade and receive a prize. k18026.site.kiwanis.org

First sown in 1975 as a way to celebrate America’s bicentennial the following year, the North Ridgeville Corn Festival has popped up every summer since.

Originally recognizing North Ridgeville as a corn-producing, farming community, the festival has grown from just 13 booths in 1975 to more than 100 in 2025, according to John Butkowski, president of the North Ridgeville Corn Festival, a nonprofit organization.

“Over the years, the reputation has grown as one of the best festivals in Ohio,” Butkowski says. “In fact, it was recently voted best festival by puLse Lorain County’s Magazine.”

The organization puts all the profits from the festival back into the community by, for example, donating to the fire and police departments, supporting Community Care and giving out scholarships.

This year, the festival added a few new components: • A lighted drone show • Amusement rides • A larger car show

“Not many festivals make it to 50 years,” Butkowski says. “When we started the festival, we never dreamed it would be continuing on as it has, and it’s thanks to the volunteers who have spent a tremendous amount of time and effort to pull it off.” nrcornfest.org

We are here to assist our community business partners with: • Three (3) networking events per month: Membership breakfasts, educational lunches, and business networking after-hours events.

• Extensive schools and community engagement and non-profit organization support.

• Ribbon cuttings and grand openings for new businesses.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE For upcoming events, the Chamber Member Directory, and North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce benefits.

NRCHAMBER.COM 440-327-3737 36097 Westminister Avenue North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039

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The North Ridgeville Historical Society collects the threads of the past to bring the rich story of the city to life for all to explore.

“It’s an important part of the city’s image to know their history, know their background and have available all these stories and information about their past,” says Jeff Sigsworth, president. “Ridgeville Township was first settled

in 1810, so we’ve got over 200 years of history.”

As part of its preservation and educational efforts, the society has restored a historic oneroom school on Jaycox Road (open May-October) to show early school life in North Ridgeville’s history. The group also maintains the display case at the library, which highlights stories about the city’s past; collects class pictures from 1926 to now; and posts photos weekly on its Facebook page.

“We’re not a big group, but we do valuable work,” Sigsworth says.

The club participates annually in events throughout the city, such as the North Ridgeville Corn Festival, the citywide garage sale, Holiday on the Ridge and more. northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com

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The North Ridgeville Garden Club took root in 1978 and has since flourished, spreading its seeds throughout the city — quite literally — in the gardens at Town Hall and various North Ridgeville Schools.

“Through the garden club, I’ve learned so much about gardening and made so many good friends,” says Brenda Lett, member.

In addition to maintaining various gardens throughout the city, the club decorates the library’s Christmas tree and creates a float for the North Ridgeville Corn Festival parade.

As part of its fundraising efforts, the group hosts a plant sale, held the third Saturday in May every year.

Members dig up plants from their own yards and donate the profits back to the community through Community Care, the North Ridgeville Branch Library and Lorain County Metro Parks.

The club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Sandy Ridge Nature Center. 440-365-8522

RIDGELINES NORTH RIDGEVILLE HEART & SOLE North Ridgeville Heart & Sole, founded in 2014, has its heart set on boosting physical, mental and social health across the city, according to Samantha Meluch, facilitator.

“Heart & Sole brings together people from different sectors, with unique knowledge, skill sets, tools and resources, so we can all try to come together to address complex issues in the community,” Meluch says.

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The organization’s efforts include: • A produce pickup program for six weeks, August through September; community members can reserve a 10- to 12-pound bag of locally grown fruits and vegetables for $12 • Infrastructure improvements such as line striping for the multipurpose trail along Center Ridge Road and an enhanced crosswalk to allow people to safely visit South Central Park, the senior center and library • Opening Liberty Elementary and LCCC Ridge Campus on certain weekdays from October-April so people have a safe, warm place to walk

“Heart & Sole is truly all about making the healthy choice the easy choice,” Meluch says. nrheartandsole.com

NORTH RIDGEVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL While driving around town, Mark Steinbrunner realized North Ridgeville had no way to commemorate its veterans. So, in 2019, he decided to do something about it. “I wanted something where we can educate the public,” says Steinbrunner, chair of the organization and a veteran himself.

Located at the corner of Avon Belden Road and Bainbridge Road, the Veterans Memorial includes a flag display, large stones that give information about every U.S. conflict since the Revolutionary War and a fountain with cascading water in the middle that honors the fallen.

QR codes — created with the help of North Ridgeville High School students based on information collected by the North Ridgeville Historical Society — allow visitors to learn more about the veterans of North Ridgeville.

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RIDGELINES Organizations Around Town American Legion 717: facebook.com/legion717 Girl Scouts: gsneo.org Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville: k18026.site.kiwanis.org North Ridgeville Arts Council: ridgevilleartscouncil.wordpress.com North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce/ Visitors Bureau: nrchamber.com North Ridgeville Community Care: nrcommcare.org North Ridgeville Community Garden: 440-864-2939 North Ridgeville Corn Festival Committee: nrcornfest.org North Ridgeville Garden Club: 440-365-8522 North Ridgeville Heart & Sole: nrheartandsole.com North Ridgeville Historical Society: northridgevillehistoricalsociety.com North Ridgeville Lions Club: northridgevillelions.org North Ridgeville 4-H Club: facebook.com/RidgeKids4H North Ridgeville Veterans Memorial: nrvetsmemorial.com Olde Towne Hall Theatre: oththeatre.com Rotary Club of North Ridgeville: northridgevillerotary.org Scouting America: scouting.org VFW Post 9871: vfw9871.org

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The organization also sells pavers to veterans or their family members.

Those funds fuel future projects and maintenance of the site.

Looking ahead, the organization plans to add more QR codes throughout the site, including information on soldiers missing in action and prisoners of war. On Veterans Day, the organization will host a ceremony at the site to honor veterans. nrvetsmemorial.com

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A Bright Future

COURTESY NORTH RIDGEVILLE CIT Y SCHOOL DISTRICT

North Ridgeville is rolling into 2026 with a new bus facility — and breaking ground on a brand-new high school. By Jill Sell

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n August, the North Ridgeville City School District broke ground on a brand new, innovative high school building that will open for the 20282029 school year. Superintendent Roxann Ramsey-Caserio says, “This collegiate-like facility will accommodate our growing population, enhance our programming and offer a variety of educational spaces for our staff and students.”

A new performing arts center will be the stage for courses in directing, lighting

and design, acting and choreography. A state-of-the-art natatorium will support the school’s swim team and open other opportunities. “We already have interest from local schools and other organizations to rent the pool, which will provide income,” Ramsey-Caserio says.

Also taking place on campus, construction for a new transportation and maintenance facility. This building is on track for completion in January 2026. This complex will house the current fleet of

60 buses plus have space for 20 more. It will also feature four bays for bus repairs and maintenance and a drive-through bus-washing station. This new building is imperative for maintenance and prolonging the service life of the vehicles.

These construction projects are the result of residents passing a $143 million bond issue in November 2023.

ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) in Willoughby and Hammond Construction in Uniontown are handling these projects.

Ramsey-Caserio says, “We are eager to see these projects come to life and the lasting impact they will have on our community. With the expanded opportunities this new space will provide, our students will truly have the power to design their preferred future.”

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AREA MAP Fallhaven Cir.. ..................... G7 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 Jewel 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 Kinglsey Ct ..........................E5 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 Leo Dr.................................. D3 Leslie Ave.............................F2 Levi Ct. . ................................ C7

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 Marcella Way.. ......................E2 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 Otten Rd.......................... B1–2

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AREA MAP 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 Thibo Trl ..............................E5 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 Ct.................... 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.................... D3 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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ROOM TO GROW

Room to Grow

Get to know six local businesses that call North Ridgeville home. By Jill Sell

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UH Urgent Care A new University Hospitals Urgent Care facility opened in North Ridgeville this past August, managed in partnership with WellStreet Urgent Care, and the timing was perfect, according to Jonathan Stokes, vice president of operations at WellStreet.

“Demand is really there right as flu season starts,” says Stokes, adding that the facility offers a wide variety of testing and screening options, including those to detect flu, strep throat and COVID. “We offer injury and illness care options, from a simple cough to a broken bone. We have X-ray capabilities on site and an in-house pharmacy.

We are trying to make it as convenient as possible for our patients.

The pharmacy offers standard medicines like antibiotics, because you don’t want to spend time standing in line at a pharmacy someplace right after you got out of an urgent care facility. And most prescriptions are $10 or less.”

School sport, camp and employer physicals are also available.

Stokes believes North Ridgeville is a logical location for the new urgent care facility due to market demand and because UH already has an established presence in the community with a number of UH primary care physicians and specialty care groups.

The new UH Urgent Care facility is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome or patients may book appointments online.

34548 Center Ridge Rd. 216-490-1150 uhurgentcare.org

COURTESY INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES

North Ridgeville held all the cards when RUF Briquetting Systems wanted to expand its operation in the United States. The family-owned German company has had a North American Sales and Service facility, for RUF Briquetting machines in Elyria.

RUF machines are used to compress metal, wood, biomass and other scrap materials into usable briquettes. Roland Ruf, CEO of RUF Maschinenbau Gmhb & Co., wanted to reduce lead times for customers and also find a location that could expand to 100,000 square feet.

North Ridgeville was the answer, according to Jim Weist, president of RUF’s North American Division. The new, 32,000-squarefoot facility on 11 acres will house offices and factory space. Occupancy at the Taylor Industrial Parkway complex is expected in December 2025.

“This is Phase One, and we expect to substantially increase our capacity over the next five to 10 years,” says Weist. “North Ridgeville is a great location for us.

We are looking forward to being part of the community.”

You never know. One of those little kids climbing all over the 2-story jungle gym in lil’ ranger rumble, a new indoor playground that will open in late fall in North Ridgeville, may someday be the next quarterback of the North Ridgeville High School football team.

“The sense of community is very strong here, and everyone loves their Rangers. These local kids will all be Rangers someday. We want to support the healthy habit of being active when they are young,” says lil’ ranger rumble owner Maria Ferris.

The indoor gym is geared to kids seven and under and features climbing tasks, slides, a ball pit and other soft structure play areas, according to Ferris, also owner of MarDom Real Estate.

Ferris chose North Ridgeville to open her new business because the city is her home and she wanted to create a safe and comfortable environment for other parents as well as for her family.

Party packages are available and accommodate 15 children with an additional cost for each child.

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KLT Insurance The letters in KLT Insurance represent the words “Know, Like and Trust” — the guiding principles followed by Founder and President Chris Hibsman.

“KLT is an extension of what I am,” explains Hibsman, who opened his insurance company in 2020 and who has been in his present office space in the center of North Ridgeville for the past two years. “I want to be busy in the community. I want people here to say, ‘We know those people from KLT Insurance.

They are really nice people.’ Our footprint in North Ridgeville has gotten much bigger, and it’s because we try to do whatever we can for the community.”

Hibsman, chairman of the board of directors for the North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce, has no trouble staying busy. He and his company’s staff are active in chamber events all year round, including the popular North Ridgeville Chamber Annual Golf Event.

Hibsman also takes part in Heart & Sole, a community collaborative promoting health and wellness. In addition, he has been involved for a decade in the North Ridgeville High School’s band leadership program.

Between all his volunteering, Hibsman says he will find clients a policy for “anything you can insure.” KLT even offers wedding insurance.

“You never know what happens at a wedding,” Hibsman says.

COURTESY INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES

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440-584-0558 kltinsurance.com

Legacy Roofing Services

Italian Coffee This summer, Italian Coffee opened a spacious new patio with 15 tables, adding to five tables near the business’ front door. But from the way business has been growing since opening in January 2025, and the love from the community the coffee shop has gratefully received, even that extra space might not be enough.

Arben Alia and his wife, Ledia, have 28 years’ experience in the restaurant/food industry. But nowhere, Alia says, have they been as welcome as in North Ridgeville. Local customers are impressed with the owners’ friendliness, passion for their work, dedication to service and, of course, the food.

Italian Coffee serves a wide variety of hot and iced coffee drinks, with coffee directly sent to Alia from his family, based on the east coast of Italy. The family roasts the coffee and ships it every two or three months to assure freshness.

The shop sells salads and sandwiches, desserts and smoothies that are made fresh. “In the smoothies, you can taste chunks of fresh strawberries, mangoes, blueberries and so many fruits I can’t even remember,” says Alia.

Pastries include cassata cakes, chocolate cannoli and Italian cheesecake. The baking flour Alia uses is also sent by his family.

But it is also the 25 flavors of handmade Italian gelato that have helped Italian Coffee win its “must-try” reputation.

Legacy Roofing Services is one of the largest roofing contractors in the area. Its locations include Columbus, Akron, Bath Township and, as of 2024, North Ridgeville.

But Dave Sipes, a vice president with the company, wants customers to know Legacy Roofing Services is dedicated to supporting local community interests.

Sipes has lived in North Ridgeville for 15 years. He and his family plus the company have been active with the North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department and Recreation Center.

Sipes has been a softball coach for six years. “I feel passionate about embedding ourselves into the community and giving back,” he says.

Legacy Roofing Services provides “just about everything you can put on a roof,” plus vinyl siding, gutters and downspouts, according to Sipes. It provides roof repair and replacement and free roofing inspections.

“The technology that has been developed for shingles in the past five to seven years is phenomenal.

It’s mind-blowing. They will last 30, 40 years if installed properly. That’s bad news for me,” jokes Sipes.

Also keep an eye out for Legacy Roofing Services’ new mascot — a cute Bernedoodle equipped with roofing tools in hand (paw?).

The mascot is named “Bernie,” of course, and inspired by Sipes’ own dog.

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Roach, especially when she is volunteering for the Corn Festival. She joined the festival in 1999 and now serves on the executive and booth committees.

“The festival is a way for the community to reconnect,” says Roach. “A lot of high school reunions always meet on Friday night of festival week.”

Roach also served on the Parks and Recreation Commission for six years.

“North Ridgeville has a small town

feeling, even though it is still growing,” Roach says. “I like knowing my neighbors.”

TIM AND SUE MCGUIRE North Ridgeville businessman Tim McGuire looks back with fondness to 1985, when Poppee’s Popcorn moved to the city and was the first company to call Taylor Woods Industrial Park home. “It’s a good memory. In those days I had to wait for deer to cross the street before I could get

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Cliff and Kathy Winkel have lived in North Ridgeville for 25 years.

“We are all in on North Ridgeville,” says Cliff, who founded Wink Electric in 2000 and moved his business to the community six years ago. Today, their Wink Property Group venture is composed of several enterprises, including Wink Royalton, a complex that houses Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar and Modern Massage and Spa. “We look at old buildings that have been doing nothing and put them back to work,” says Cliff, a North Ridgeville Ward 4 Council member.

Cliff has coached (primarily football) in the community, and Kathy was a school nurse, making them widely recognizable in the community.

“North Ridgeville is a community that comes together when needed,” Kathy says.

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to work,” recalls McGuire, whose father, Walter, started the business in the 1940s.

Poppee’s Popcorn is a legendary family business in North Ridgeville, with the four McGuire children involved in the company over the years.

This year Poppee’s Popcorn was sold to an Arizona-based company, Lehi Valley Trading Company, which has been a customer of Poppee’s Popcorn.

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brand name will be retained.

“Tim says the business has been his whole life,” says McGuire’s wife, Sue McGuire. “And he’ll still go to the office until everything is settled.”

BILL NOLL Bill Noll was born in his family’s home in North Ridgeville in 1954. “My mother never made it to the hospital in time,” he says. Widely recognized as one of the

city’s most important local historians, Noll’s research and knowledge of the past are priceless.

A longtime member of the North Ridgeville Historical Society, Noll has watched his city grow ever since he worked on the Sweet family’s local farm in his teens. He served on city council in the early 1980s.

Noll’s 200-page book, Through the Years History of North Ridgeville 1810 to 1960, published in 2018, is available for sale at the Historical Society. It’s there that Noll often fields questions from people wanting information about people, events and locations with North Ridgeville roots.

Recently, Noll helped a woman from Arizona learn about ancestors buried in a local cemetery, including one who fought in the Revolutionary War. Noll was this year’s recipient of the Golden Kernel Award presented at the Corn Festival’s opening ceremonies.

“We are looking for more younger people to take over some work with the Historical Society,” says Noll. “We need to make sure the history of North Ridgeville is not forgotten.” — Jill Sell

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NORTH RIDGEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY Bruce Abens, Ward 3 440-316-7091

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.

Clifford Winkel, Ward 4/President Pro-Tem 440-253-9474

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ACCOUNTANTS Lash & Company CPAs 216-406-7986

Rapacz CPA

440-421-9786

Susan Rager, CPA LLC 440-353-1998

CHURCHES Fields United Methodist Church First Congregational United Church 440-327-2921

440-240-1658

440-327-1155

Hajduk, LLC

440-327-7360

Redwood Living North Ridgeville 833-424-1014

ATTORNEYS Manning & Manning Attorneys 440-327-2700

AUTO AND TRUCK Conrad's 216-407-1077

D&S Automotive 440-616-9649

Van’s Auto Service & Tire Pros 440-327-7010

BANKS/ SAVINGS & LOANS/ CREDIT UNIONS Achieve Credit Union 440-797-1896

Harvest Ridge Church

35600 Lorain Road 440-327-0024 harvestridge.net At Harvest Ridge Church….“You Belong!”

There’s something for everyone. We offer ageappropriate ministry for kids birth-5th grade, Catalyst Youth for grades 6th-12th, Young Adults and Adults.

Join us on Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

Fifth Third Bank 440-327-4000

First Federal Lakewood 440-327-1311

Legacy Home Finance 440-281-4608

Liston Funeral Home 440-327-7422

GARDEN CENTERS/ NURSERIES/FLORISTS The Original Don Mould's Garden Center 440-327-3407

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

Danbury Senior Living 440-596-3797

440-327-0147

Modern Poured Walls

St. Peter Catholic Church

Northridge Rehabilitation

Rudolph Libbe Group

Journey of Faith Lutheran

440-353-0939

440-777-5171

440-647-6661

440-327-2201

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CITY OFFICES City of North Ridgeville

DENTAL/ ORTHODONTICS Casey O'Conor, DDS

440-490-2042

Kim Lieber, Director of Planning & Development

440-937-7540

440-327-2955

Lorain County Health & Dentistry

440-327-8016

Tara Peet, Director of Community Services COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES LCCC University Partnership 440-366-4317

Northwest Bank 440-327-2265

PNC Bank

440-327-4400

Third Federal 440-734-8188

440-327-9036

Thriving Smiles 440-249-0818

440-353-3080

440-240-1658

440-490-2042

Jason Jacobs, At-Large/ President 440-452-5851

Georgia Awig, At-Large 440-724-7246

Martin DeVries, At-Large 440-387-3895

Holly Swenk, Ward 1 440-310-4129 440-281-8215

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440-352-8908

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State Farm Insurance 440-327-6969

INVESTMENTS Couch Investment Management 419-202-3537

Edward Jones/ Matt Nickles 440-327-0347

Edward Jones/ Serina Lopez 216-254-2677

The 4:8 Group 440-935-0685

LANDSCAPERS/LAWN & GARDEN/SUPPLIES Bulk-N-Bushel 440-327-9728

Forever Green Lawn Care 440-327-8987

Worcester’s Inc. 440-327-2196

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440-327-8511

O'Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville 440-327-1295

Transcendence Health 440-644-0064

Village of the Falls, Sprenger Health Care 440-242-9746

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EDUCATION iN Education ELECTED OFFICIALS Kevin Corcoran, Mayor

INSURANCE Hovey Kaiser Insurance

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Metro Home Inspections

Holy Love Ministries

440-759-1109

FUNERAL HOMES Bogner Family Funeral Home

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440-353-3728

INDIVIDUALS John Kapelka

Insurance Partners

Kitchen Works

Citizens Bank Dollar Bank

7900 Root Road, Suite A 440-327-1833 climate-tech.com Climate-Tech Inc. provides top-quality 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.

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Health Express Urgent Care

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Chase Bank

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CONTRACTORS

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WK Financial APARTMENTS Northridge Apartments

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HOSPITALS University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center

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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.

MANUFACTURING Alanod Westlake Metal Industries 440-327-8184

Biothane

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Habco Inc.

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Impact Industries 440-327-2360

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JBC Technologies Inc. 440-527-6065

Kalt Manufacturing 440-327-2102

Lear Manufacturing Co. 440-327-4545

Lehi Valley (Poppee’s) 440-327-0775

Metal Marker Manufacturing 440-327-2300

North American Cronite 440-353-6594

Pioneer Products 440-366-6304

Riddell

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OPTOMETRISTS North Coast Eye Care 440-327-2747

ORGANIZATIONS Lorain County Community Development 440-328-2384

North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce 440-327-3737

North Ridgeville Community Care 440-353-9716

North Ridgeville Corn Festival 440-218-9802

PET SERVICES Happy Pet Vet Hospital 440-327-1137

K911 Dog Training 440-666-0749

PRINTING AND PUBLISHING Great Lakes Publishing 216-377-3693

Irwin Engraving & Printing 216-391-7300

Maximum Graphix 440-353-3301

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/DEVELOPERS Bob Schmitt Homes 440-327-9495

Brooker Mortgage Corp.

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Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty 440-327-2123

Cross Country Mortgage 440-346-1707

Drees Homes 440-746-6452

Exp Realty

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First Source Title 216-986-0970

Keller Williams Realty 330-714-2758

Key Realty

440-225-7508

ReMax Traditions 440-210-5754

Russell Realty/ James Cain 440-864-3705

The Ginter Group 440-225-3480

Wink Properties 440-309-5871

SportsVille, LLC 440-327-3040

Ten Point 0 Gymnastics 440-353-0101

Together in Play 440-371-8581

Victory Park Ohio 440-529-2013

RESTAURANTS Angelina’s Pizza 440-412-4124

Arby’s Restaurant 440-353-0885

Between the Bun 440-281-8885

Bistro 83 & Wine Bar 440-327-2283

Burger King

440-328-4614

Culver’s of North Ridgeville 330-906-7324

Dunkin’

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Lone Tree Tavern 440-309-4978

Master Pizza 440-219-0900

Niko’s Gyros to Go 440-309-4044

Ninos Restaurant 440-353-9580

Tom’s Country Place 440-934-4553

Services:

SCHOOLS/DAY CARE Christian Community School

Hospice Care

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Lake Ridge Academy 440-327-1175

North Ridgeville City Schools

North Ridgeville Lions Club

Glow Fitness

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Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce

Gym Skills

Ahola Payroll & HR Solutions

216-447-9900

North Ridgeville Rotary 440-327-8127

Olde Towne Hall Theatre 440-865-8700

VFW Post #9871 440-327-4068

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SERVICES Action Coach

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Hoop Tech

Beauty Spot Med Spa

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JAM Dance Academy 440-327-0255

North Ridge Indoor Golf

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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Blue Falls Car Wash

North Ridgeville Amateur Soccer League

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Red Tail Golf Course

Skilled Nursing Assisted Living Rehabilitative Therapies Memory Support Dialysis

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From hospice and skilled nursing to rehabilitation and long-term care, we are dedicated to providing compassionate support and the highest quality of care in every service we offer.

Wagner’s of Westlake

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For more than 60 years, the O’Neill family has been honored to serve seniors across Cleveland’s west side communities.

Hop Brothers

RECREATION/FITNESS Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive In

North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club

Enriching Senior Lives with Excellent Care at Every Level

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Center Cleaning Services 440-327-5099

Charboneau Chiropractic

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For All Your Garment Care Needs

Wedding Gown Preservation Wedding Garment Pressing Comforters & Drapery Cleaning

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Complete Glass & Mirror

PREMIER SERVICES Dry Cleaning Wash / Dry / Fold Alterations & Tailoring

Cleveland Ohio Roofing

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Leather & Suede Cleaning Area Rug Cleaning Shoe Repair

Pickup & Delivery / 24 Hour Pick-Up & Drop-Off / Drive Thru Service

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Grateful Dog Bakery 440-353-1990

Heat Exchange 440-327-6242

Image Builders 440-263-2263

Imam Creative Consulting 440-385-4047

Infinit

440-225-1504

JLG Event Management

HEATING and COOLING SOLUTIONS

440-694-8479

Kelly Business Services 440-785-4094

Kinetic By Windstream 440-342-1111

• Preventative Maintenance Agreements • NATE Certified Technician • Natural Gas or Propane Furnaces • Air Conditioners • Heat Pumps / Hybrid Systems

• Hot Water Tanks • Tankless Water Heaters • Ductless Heat Pumps • Arzel Zoning Systems • Wi-Fi Thermostats • Indoor Air Quality Enhancements

KLM Home Décor 440-654-3332

Kool Maids

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Laser Pics and Gifts

440-723-2990

Legacy Roofing 855-772-6780

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Lorain County Metro Parks 440-458-5121

Mary Kay

440-724-7246

Middle Mile Express 216-314-4679

Mike’s Hauling Service 440-371-3319

New York Life 401-450-4492

Paraprin Construction, dba Ascent Custom Homes 216-273-7597

Patton’s 5 Star Towing 440-777-4070

Phoenix Counseling Center 440-732-5252

Power Professional Services 216-409-6541

Premier Glass and Door 440-221-7528

Refine-Ops

440-477-7047

Richards Tree Service 440-323-6855

Royal Smokes 216-235-9244

Sapphire & Silk Travel

440-841-9911

Service Master Janitorial by Hites 216-859-9090

Superior Quality Building Service 440-902-1739

Town Money Saver 440-732-4413

Tyler LaQuatra Sales 440-679-9024

Valley Storage 440-327-1590

Wink Electric 440-346-4125

Wisdom Blake 440-777-5171

TECHNOLOGY Bailey Communications 440-327-1813

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE AT ANY AGE It is a powerful reminder that fulfillment, joy, and growth aren’t limited by time. Whether you’re 18 or 80, here are a few timeless principles to help you do just that:

Define What “Best Life” Means to You

Your version of happiness or success may look different from someone else’s. Reflect on your values, passions, and goals—and let those guide your choices.

Stay Curious and Keep Learning Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

PACE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

• Primary Care physician • Medical Specialist • Prescription medication • Medical clinic • Transportation • Adult activity center • Home healthcare • Physical, occupational and speech therapy

Lifelong learning keeps your mind sharp and your world expanding. Read, take up hobbies, travel, or take courses—there’s always something new to discover.

Prioritize Health and Wellness

• Meals • Dental, vision and hearing • Home Care Nurse • Social Services • Respite Care • Durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheel chairs, hospital bed, commodes, shower bench)

No matter your age, caring for your body and mind is foundational. Regular movement, balanced nutrition, rest, and mental health practices go a long way.

Nurture Relationships

Meaningful connections—whether with friends, family, or community—are essential to a rich life. Don’t underestimate the power of shared experiences and mutual support.

Embrace Change and Let Go of Regret

Life brings transitions. Embracing them with resilience and learning from the past without being stuck in it allows you to grow forward.

Contribute to Something Bigger

Whether it’s mentoring, volunteering, or creating, contributing gives purpose and can bring deep satisfaction.

Celebrate Every Season of Life

Each stage has its own beauty. Appreciate the wisdom, freedom, or vitality that comes with where you are now.

Lee Ann O’Brien is the Chief Marketing Officer with The McGregor Foundation.

Her philanthropic commitment has helped many organizations.

She can be reached at (216) 268-8999 or leeann.obrien@mcgregoramasa.org

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