NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- In the lead-up to July 4, 2026, the city has announced that it will work in unison with the America 250-Ohio Commission, Ohio’s official state group charged with helping to create the celebration of the country’s semiquincentennial.
North Ridgeville is now an official America 250-Ohio Community.
As a partner of the America 250-Ohio commemoration, North Ridgeville will have the opportunity to showcase its commitment to honoring the state’s diverse history and cultural heritage.
North Ridgeville will receive special recognition and a designation as an official America 250-Ohio Community.
That will give the city access to a number of resources, including signage, event promotion, planning resources and a network of community leaders throughout the state.
The city applied to be part of the program in June, and City Council passed the resolution on July 21.
“Becoming an America 250-Ohio Community is a proud moment for North Ridgeville,” Mayor Kevin Corcoran said.
“This designation allows us to celebrate not only our nation’s milestone, but also the spirit of progress and community that defines our city.
“By taking part in the America 250-Ohio programming, we look forward to highlighting our growth and that of our state and our country.”
The America 250-Ohio Community program is a cornerstone of the commission’s community engagement initiatives, which are designed to foster collaboration across all of Ohio’s 88 counties as the state prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The program is designed for all levels of municipalities from across the state.
It offers a unique opportunity for North Ridgeville leaders to network, partner and exchange information with the state commission.
Taylor Tomu, community engagement and outreach specialist at America 250-Ohio, said the goal of the program is to bring Ohioans together to celebrate and commemorate the state’s place in American history.
“The commission is thrilled to welcome North Ridgeville as an official partner, and we look forward to working together to make the America 250-Ohio commemoration the biggest in our state’s history,” Tomu said.
For information about America 250-Ohio, visit America250-Ohio.org.
You can also follow America 250-Ohio on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/america250ohio/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/am250ohio/ for updates.