The Mentor Headlands Herald

For a Mentor driver who fills up once or twice a week, the suspension is worth a few dollars weekly, while electric and hybrid owners get no break.

A new state rule lets the county replace hand-checking about 272 calls a year with AI review of every medical 911 call a Mentor dispatcher handles.

The $100,000, drawn from hotel lodging taxes rather than property taxes, will first add about 50 parking spaces near Lakefront Lodge’s west end.

Roughly 1,900 survey respondents weighed in, with 84% calling it important to keep school communities together and no final closure decisions made for 2027-28.

The volunteer board that decides Mentor zoning appeals has a new roster after the member shown using a racial slur was removed and charged with two misdemeanors.

The law requires free academic intervention for any Mentor student scoring Limited on state math or English tests, but the district hasn't published a plan.

The actual garments worn by James A. and Lucretia Garfield, seldom shown publicly, are displayed throughout Lawnfield only through Monday, Sept. 21.

The Sept. 19 sale ran 9 a.m. to noon, not the listed 2 to 6 p.m., with gently used kids' clothes, toys and baby gear at resale prices indoors.

The measure is not on the 2026 ballot; if lawmakers approve it, Mentor voters would weigh in May 2027 on a cap affecting school levies.

A driver who hit 95 mph in a 60 mph zone on State Route 2 before Willoughby police ended the chase was sentenced to 12 months in prison.

Six openings span access, front office, residential care, psychiatric services, and clinical training, including the no-appointment walk-in desk staff.

Braylon Callahan's 60-yard touchdown run broke open a one-possession game at Riverside, and two late turnovers sealed Mentor's 35-14 win to move to 4-1.

The city’s Fall 2026 special edition listed the sale as 2 to 6 p.m., but it actually ended at noon, leaving families who trusted the print hours locked out.

The $2.2 million H2Ohio-funded project removed a century-old dam and stabilized 685 feet of eroding bank to keep sediment from reaching Eastlake and Lake Erie.

Mentor drivers heading west for work face slower evening commutes through Lakewood until November as two eastbound I-90 ramps close for pavement replacement.

The Old Village site is slated for 45 market-rate units and 14,052 square feet of storefront space, with a 30-year TIF beginning in 2028.

The fourth straight 4.5-star rating arrives as the board readies a building consolidation plan and a November levy request after a spring levy failed.

The state application window closes Sept. 11, giving the Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation and local municipalities just days to compete for cleanup funds.

The Mentor-based company's AD Fusion program lets label converters add RFID capability without new equipment, a shift driven by retailer mandates from Walmart and Target.

The state mailing omits the Lake County Board of Elections address, phone number, hours and drop box location voters need to complete the process.

The two votes lock in a new police-and-recreation annex that came in over $1 million under estimate and extend residential trash service through 2031.

Joo, who began photographing abandoned buildings as a Mentor High School student, showed work spanning Rust Belt decay and digital compositions at Wildwood.

The eight-session series launches Sept. 17 at the Main Branch only, leaving three other library locations untouched across Lake County's largest city.

Federal SNAP cuts have driven pandemic-level demand at Mentor's nine food pantries, even as the city's median income tops $89,000.

The county approved a final waterline payment in Willowick and a $412,357 sewer extension in Mentor, but completion dates and funding sources remain undisclosed.

The city’s Fall 2026 special edition listed the sale as 2 to 6 p.m., but it actually ended at noon, leaving families who trusted the print hours locked out.

The $2.2 million H2Ohio-funded project removed a century-old dam and stabilized 685 feet of eroding bank to keep sediment from reaching Eastlake and Lake Erie.

Mentor drivers heading west for work face slower evening commutes through Lakewood until November as two eastbound I-90 ramps close for pavement replacement.

Walk-up rentals start at $10 an hour, with life jackets required and the final launch at 5 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27.

Federal SNAP cuts have driven pandemic-level demand at Mentor's nine food pantries, even as the city's median income tops $89,000.

The state mailing omits the Lake County Board of Elections address, phone number, hours and drop box location voters need to complete the process.

For a Mentor driver who fills up once or twice a week, the suspension is worth a few dollars weekly, while electric and hybrid owners get no break.

The measure is not on the 2026 ballot; if lawmakers approve it, Mentor voters would weigh in May 2027 on a cap affecting school levies.

Acton had an executive protection detail, but Canfield fairgoers faced no metal detectors or wanding, a concern for Lake County eventgoers.

Both gubernatorial candidates want stricter oversight of the same Flock cameras Mentor police have used since 2021, as local pushback over privacy continues across Lake County.

The bill has cleared the Ohio House, but a charter exemption means it may not apply to Mentor's own referendum process.

The $100,000, drawn from hotel lodging taxes rather than property taxes, will first add about 50 parking spaces near Lakefront Lodge’s west end.

The volunteer board that decides Mentor zoning appeals has a new roster after the member shown using a racial slur was removed and charged with two misdemeanors.

Mentor has put the East Rink chiller replacement out to bid but hasn't told skating families the cost, timeline, or impact on hockey and homeschool ice time.

The Sept. 14 session was set for 4 p.m. at Mentor Municipal Center, with the issue not before council for a vote.

The $700,000 vote authorizes technical work only, with 23 years of disposal capacity estimated and no construction approved.

The draft plan aims to reshape Mentor Avenue and Great Lakes Mall into walkable mixed-use districts, but car washes remain allowed under current zoning.

Roughly 1,900 survey respondents weighed in, with 84% calling it important to keep school communities together and no final closure decisions made for 2027-28.

The law requires free academic intervention for any Mentor student scoring Limited on state math or English tests, but the district hasn't published a plan.

The fourth straight 4.5-star rating arrives as the board readies a building consolidation plan and a November levy request after a spring levy failed.

After accusing Superintendent Craig Heath of intimidating conduct in a closed session, Rose Ioppolo walked out, leaving the board short and dispute unresolved.

Voters will decide Nov. 3 on a five-year, 3.5-mill request costing $123 per $100,000 of home value as the district plans further cuts.

The five eliminated positions would save about $721,000 annually as families and taxpayers weigh a November 2026 levy and possible school consolidation.

A new state rule lets the county replace hand-checking about 272 calls a year with AI review of every medical 911 call a Mentor dispatcher handles.

A driver who hit 95 mph in a 60 mph zone on State Route 2 before Willoughby police ended the chase was sentenced to 12 months in prison.

The Eleventh District upheld denial of William Corbett’s plea withdrawal and Steven Brandel’s consecutive terms, and rejected Vincent Dougher’s late appeals.

The drug-focused sweep also recovered two firearms, but authorities have not said how many arrests involved Mentor residents or cases.

Hopkins pleaded guilty to seven felonies involving sexual conduct with minors and providing drugs to juveniles at locations in Eastlake and Willoughby Hills.

Atterberry also received 64 to 69 consecutive years on related charges for the June 2025 downtown Painesville shooting that killed Wyllyam Sheffey Jr. and injured two others.

Six openings span access, front office, residential care, psychiatric services, and clinical training, including the no-appointment walk-in desk staff.

The Old Village site is slated for 45 market-rate units and 14,052 square feet of storefront space, with a 30-year TIF beginning in 2028.

City Council approved a 30-year financing deal for the four-story project, which will add 45 market-rate apartments and commercial space.

The Oct. 22 food showcase is part of a three-event fall slate that includes a business luncheon and glow golf, all aimed at bridging gaps in the 27.80-square-mile city.

The Mentor-based company's AD Fusion program lets label converters add RFID capability without new equipment, a shift driven by retailer mandates from Walmart and Target.

The base rate roughly doubles typical Lake County factory pay, and walk-in applicants can interview today at the Norton Parkway facility.

Braylon Callahan's 60-yard touchdown run broke open a one-possession game at Riverside, and two late turnovers sealed Mentor's 35-14 win to move to 4-1.

Team assignment depends on a family’s address, and the association posted its FAQ update a month after Memorial’s scheduled preseason start.

The Cardinals' 7-6 district final win over Brunswick ended on a catcher-to-shortstop tag play in the seventh, sending Mentor to regionals for a shot past last year's semifinal exit.

Senior receiver Logan Berwald's 12-catch, 235-yard night fueled a 21-0 second-half run that turned a 17-17 tie into a comfortable opener at Jerome T. Osborne Stadium.

Mentor returns just three offensive starters from last year's 12-1 squad as it tries to extend an 18-game conference winning streak.

The Sept. 19 sale ran 9 a.m. to noon, not the listed 2 to 6 p.m., with gently used kids' clothes, toys and baby gear at resale prices indoors.

Attendees must buy a $20 general ticket before choosing walks, boat and kayak trips, workshops and other Sept. 18–20 programs.

The eight-session series launches Sept. 17 at the Main Branch only, leaving three other library locations untouched across Lake County's largest city.

Hannah's Harbor, a thrift shop on Lakeshore Boulevard, doubles as a job-training site where mothers from a local maternity home gain documented work experience.

Attendance rose to 106,012 from last year's 102,728, with commissioners citing a record $606,000 livestock auction and incident-free operations.

The actual garments worn by James A. and Lucretia Garfield, seldom shown publicly, are displayed throughout Lawnfield only through Monday, Sept. 21.

The Sept. 24-26 run is sold out; each $40 ticket includes refreshments and an open-house tour of the Garfield home for guests 16 and older.

Joo, who began photographing abandoned buildings as a Mentor High School student, showed work spanning Rust Belt decay and digital compositions at Wildwood.

Auction proceeds from the 12 barrels will fund future arts programs, testing whether the city's public-art model can sustain itself beyond grants.

Tickets are $40 and limited for the three-night run featuring Baltimore-based Poe interpreter David Keltz, who has performed at the Mentor landmark since 2010.