2026 NEWS
New Member Added at Local Degree
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the 4th and 6th degrees were given at Elyria Masonic Center. Brian Ward was added as the newest member of the Valley of the Firelands.

The 2026 Valley of the Firelands Officers
The new set of officers for the four bodies of the Valley of the Firelands were installed on May 8, 2026 at Bellevue Lodge.

The celebration of the Valley of the Fireland's annual kick-off social Rite On took place on March 1 at Ole Zim's Wagon in Gobsonburg, Ohio. Numerous awards were handed out and the Masons and their ladies enjoyes an informative illustrated lecture on John Phillips Sousa.
On Sunday, February 22, Collin Miller and Howard Shirling were welcomed into the Scottish Rite in the Valley of the Firelands after receiving the 4th Degree at the Bucyrus Lodge. The capping ceremony was followed by a presentation of the 28th Degree, Knight of the Sun.
On Saturday, January 31, Brother William Lacourse was welcomed into the Scottish Rite in the Valley of the Firelands after receiving the 4th Degree at the Bucyrus Lodge. The capping ceremony was followed by a presentation of the 29th Degree, Knight of Saint Andrew.
