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What's up Mentor! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Mentor's school consolidation plans reshape your child's classroom?
  • Unsure about bonfires, yard waste or hunting rules in Mentor this fall?
  • Can Mentor's surging Cardinals tighten their grip on the GCC tonight?

Also on today's calendar: Free Community Trunk Or Treat and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler; a little morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mentor Schools survey shows split over consolidation plans; district names interim treasurer (cleveland.com) — Mentor families are weighing in on major school consolidation plans that could close three elementary schools and potentially move eighth graders into Mentor High School starting in 2027-28. A recent survey shows the community almost evenly split on the move, while strongly agreeing on keeping school communities together and protecting programs. The district also just appointed veteran finance professional Todd Puster as interim treasurer.
   

• 'Can I have a bonfire in Mentor?' and other city service questions (news-herald.com) — Mentor residents heading into fall should know that open burning of trash, brush, or leaves is banned, small cooking fires are allowed, and bonfires need Fire Prevention Bureau approval. The city also outlines expanded yard-waste limits starting Oct. 26, how to report dead animals, debris, or streetlight outages, rules for solicitors and "No Solicitors" signs, and how to apply for deer bow-hunting permits. City staff encourage residents to call or visit the website for answers.
   

• Mentor at Strongsville football: Preview capsule for Oct. 2 game (news-herald.com) — Mentor football fans have a big road test tonight as the Cardinals visit Strongsville in a key Greater Cleveland Conference matchup that could all but lock up another league title. Mentor comes in 5-1 with a surging ground game from Braylon Callahan and strong passing from Brogan Jones. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Pat Catan Stadium in Strongsville.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FYI I found a great place for donations.
    You may have heard of it, 'Hope Chest' on Mentor Ave in Painesville. They take just about anything. I brought in clothes, shoes, a purse, dog water… (Nextdoor Sausalito East)
  • I was driving out of Aldi's - in Mentor.
    This very cute all black pup with a collar on - was running in front of cars running fast- he has to belong to someone and I'm so afraid he will get… (Nextdoor Weatherby Park)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Mentor. Apply here.
  • Component Repair Technologies posted a job opening for CNC VTL Machinist - Experienced (2nd Shift, Mon-Fri) in Mentor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mentor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Painesville

  • Painesville invites public to celebrate new City Skatepark (news-herald.com)
  • Lake County officials discuss status of jail, taxes, infrastructure (news-herald.com)
  • Painesville trash bills to rise as Major Waste adds fuel surcharge (cleveland.com)

Eastlake

  • 'Amp't Up and Lit Spectacular' is year-end celebration of Miracle League (news-herald.com)

Ok Mentor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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