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North Ridgeville City Schools announced 90 students earned an AP Scholar recognition, eight earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, and six students earned the AP Capstone Diploma during the 2024-25 school year. Students garnered these recognitions with qualifying scores on AP exams during the school year. Of the 90 students, 42 earned the AP Scholar recognition, 20 earned AP Scholar with Honors, and 28 earned AP Scholar with Distinction. Additionally, a number of students were awarded either an AP Capstone Diploma or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must pass AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP exams. For the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, students must pass the two core courses. Six were awarded the AP Capstone Diploma: Elizabeth DeChant, Class of 2025 Madeline Klimchak, Class of 2025 Brooklyn Nash, Class of 2025 Emily Sewell, Class of 2025 Morgan Weppelman, Class of 2025 Alvin Zheng, Class of 2025 Eight were awarded the AP Seminar and Research Certificate Erin Schwiefert, Class of 2027 Alivea Zaremba, Class of 2027 Noah Brennan, Class of 2026 Hailey Browne, Class of 2026 Hayleigh Cass, Class of 2026 Ruby Hebert, Class of 2026 Lilian Ulisky, Class of 2026 Claire Wolanski, Class of 2026 Avon police hiring The City of Avon will be testing for entry level Police Officers. Testing is done through the National Testing Network. Test scores will be accepted through Nov.14. New principal, same principal: The Avon Board of Education will hold a public hearing to discuss the re-employment of retiree Kristina Dobos Buller. The hearing will take place during the regular Board of Education meeting on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m., located at the Heritage South Elementary Media Center, 35600 Bentley Drive in Avon. Dobos Buller will retire from her position as the Avon Local Schools High School Principal, effective Dec. 31 of this year. The Avon Board of Education intends to re-employ Dobos Bullers as the Avon Local Schools High School Principal, effective Jan. 6 2026. Avon Lake draft available In 2023, the City of Avon Lake secured a $75,000 grant from the Economic Development Agency to fund the creation of an Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan (ERRP). The plan was developed to proactively address economic disruptions — most notably the closure of the Avon Lake Power Plant — and to position the city for future success through sustainable and resilient development strategies. The ERRP will serve as a strategic roadmap to guide Avon Lake’s growth, investment, and long-term economic stability in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities. A draft version of the ERRP is available for public review through Dec. 19, 2025 and is available on the city website. In 2024, the City selected Kleinfelder, Inc. to be its planning partner, following an RFP process. A project team of seven members was assembled with two members of City Council, two members of the Avon Lake Business community, one member of Planning Commission, one member of the Avon Lake Community Improvement Corporation, and one mayoral selection. The ERRP Project Team used a four-phase approach during a six-month process that combined research, review of existing planning documents and strategies, community stakeholder and public input, land use, zoning and resilient development principles, and economic development best practices to deliver a final ERRP document. Board and commission openings in Avon Lake Avon Lake is looking for folks to get involved with the local municipal government, citing that “community involvement is essential to ensuring a well-functioning and responsive government.” Avon Lake offers residents the opportunity to contribute their experience, knowledge, and civic pride by serving on various boards and commissions. Avon Lake residents who are registered and qualified electors are encouraged to apply. The following Boards and Commissions will have vacancies effective January 1, 2026. Civil Service Commission | 6-year term Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) | 3-year term Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council | 3 -year term Communications & Technology Commission | 3-year term Environmental Affairs Advisory Board (EAAB) | 2-year term Historical Preservation Commission | 2-year term Parks & Recreation Commission | 3-year term Planning Commission | 5-year term Tree Commission | 3-year term Zoning Board of Appeals | 5-year term Those interested are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Valerie Rosmarin, Clerk of Council at vrosmarin@avonlake.org or 150 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, by Oct. 31, 2025. Shamir meeting Avon Lake City Council member Rob Shahmir is holding a Ward 1 resident meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Avon Lake Public Library. These monthly meetings give residents of Ward 1 the opportunity to discuss concerns and work together to develop action plans. Stache Dash The City of North Ridgeville advises that Bainbridge Road will be closed between state route 83 and Mitchell Drive along with the intersections of Root Road and Ranger Way from 8:00-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 for the annual Parks & Recreation Cleveland Stache Dash 5K. We recommend alternative means of travel until the race has concluded. The streets will reopen immediately following the conclusion of the race. Should you have any questions please call Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Fougerousse at (440) 490-2051. Heart & Sole Indoor Walking Program North Ridgeville Heart & Sole collaborative is hosting indoor walking this fall and winter. Residents are invited to keep active and walk indoors at the LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus. There is no cost to attend and no walking when campus is closed. The walks are held at LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus, 32121 Lorain Road in North Ridgeville on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 - 7 p.m., and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. through March 1, 2026. Heart & Sole is a community-based group powered by the United Way of Greater Lorain County and facilitated by Lorain County Public Health. The collaborative includes partners from local businesses, agencies and organizations working to improve physical, social, and mental wellbeing of those who live, work, and visit the community. Learn more at nrheartandsole.com. Food and toy drive The Holiday Food and Toy Drive benefiting North Ridgeville Community Care kicks off October 31 and runs through November 26. Collection boxes will be at City Hall, Parks & Rec and the Senior Center, and folks can drop off items Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
