North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults

10/23/2026

Be aware of this Medicare Premium rebate scam.

10/23/2026

10/16/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! ☕

October is National Fire Prevention Month, so our special guest was Assistant Fire Chief Mike Uhnak. Mike is a lifelong North Ridgeville resident with 31 years at NRFD, leading Fire Prevention over the last decade. He inspects commercial buildings, investigates fires and focuses on business and resident education.

𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲:

🔥 Smoke detectors: Put one on every floor, in hallways and in every bedroom. Test them monthly, change batteries when the clocks change and replace detectors every 10 years.
🚪 Sleep with bedroom doors closed. It gives you the best chance to survive a fire.
💨 Carbon monoxide detectors: Install in the basement, on the first floor and in the hallway outside bedrooms. Have your furnace, water heater and other gas appliances serviced every year.
🔋 Lithium-ion batteries: Use the charger that came with your device and skip the knockoffs. If a battery swells or gets hot, move it outside onto a hard surface and call the Fire Department. Never toss batteries in the trash. Lorain County Solid Waste offers battery recycling.
🔌 Extension cords are for temporary use only, not for appliances. Use heavy-duty cords and UL-listed surge protectors, and don’t plug them into each other.
🍳 Never leave cooking unattended.
🏠 Practice a fire drill. Know two ways out of every bedroom and pick a meeting spot outside.
🧯 Keep at least one fire extinguisher in your home and check the expiration date.

𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿? Call NRFD. Programs exist for detector installation and battery changes.

Mayor Corcoran shared that the 2027 budget process is underway, with departments now presenting to the Mayor before Council review begins in late November. He mentioned TRAINFO as one way the City is managing rail impacts on our roads. The system alerts first responders when trains are blocking crossings so they can take the fastest route, which matters more as rail traffic increases. He also shared that NOACA has earmarked about $2.5 million for future improvements to Root Road and Stoney Ridge Road. Find the latest on road and construction projects on our website. Thanks for the great questions!

10/16/2026

Yesterday was a wonderful day dedicated to health and wellness! A big thank-you to all of our partners who helped make the morning a success, including UH Community Outreach and our vaccination partner, Marc’s Pharmacy. We’re grateful for your support and commitment to keeping our older adults healthy and thriving! 🩺💉

Amada Senior Care
Avenue at North Ridgeville
Captel Phones
Home Instead
ElderPath Consulting
LCCC
Life Care Center of Elyria
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain County Office on Aging
Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition (Older Adults Subcommittee)
Marc’s Pharmacy
McGregor Pace
Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County
Nivalis Health
North Ridge Rehabilitation
North Ridgeville Branch Library
North Ridgeville Fire Dept
O'Neill Healthcare
PNC Bank
Reserve Care
Right at Home
Rocking Mobility
Senior Helpers
Seniors Helping Seniors
United Way of Greater Lorain County
University Hospitals Community Outreach Dept
Veteran Directed Care and Benefits Enrollment Center
Walmart Vision Center
Wesleyan Village and Wesleyan Meadows

10/12/2026

Join us for our next Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday, October 13 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. This month's special guest is Assistant Fire Chief Mike Uhnak. Hear updates, ask questions and learn more about fire safety. October is recognized as Fire Prevention Month, making this a timely opportunity to learn more about steps you can take to help keep your home, workplace and community safe.

10/12/2026

Our health fair is just a few days away. Great local resources, BP, glucose and cholesterol screenings and flu vaccinations.

Our third annual Health & Wellness Fair will take place Thursday, October 15th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lots of great vendors, information, FREE glucose and cholesterol screenings and flu vaccinations.

10/08/2026

Important info and details about early in-person voting.

We are getting some questions regarding if we are open this Monday, Oct. 12 which is a holiday.
YES, we are open for Early In-person voting as listed on the calendar below.
If you have the day off, it would be a great time to come in and vote!
1985 North Ridge Rd. East - Lorain.
For additional election/voting info, please visit our website.
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https://www.voteloraincountyohio.gov/

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

The City's annual street painting program begins tonight. Our contractor, J.D. Striping Services, will work overnight from about 7:00 or 7:30 PM until 6:00 AM, weather and temperature permitting.

🛣️ Long lines first: Centerlines and edge lines will take about 4 to 5 nights.
🚸 Detail work next: School zone markings, railroad crossings, stop bars and crosswalks will take about another week.

Fresh paint needs time to dry, so avoid driving over new lines when you can. Thanks for your patience while we keep our roads safe and easy to navigate.