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Good morning Mentor! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Mentor Schools' new interim treasurer tackle first?
  • How could Vision 2050 reshape Mentor's mall area and natural spaces?
  • How is Mentor's young volleyball squad handling close five-set losses?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 62, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mentor Schools names Todd Puster interim treasurer (news-herald.com) — Mentor Schools has appointed veteran school finance leader Todd Puster as interim treasurer, starting Oct. 1, following the departure of longtime treasurer Bill Wade. District leaders say his three decades of Ohio school finance experience will help maintain stability while the school board launches a search for a permanent treasurer/CFO in the coming weeks.
   

• Lake County adopts first comprehensive plan in more than 65 years (cleveland.com) — Lake County has adopted its first comprehensive plan in more than 65 years, and Mentor features prominently in the long-term vision. The plan highlights the Great Lakes Mall area for potential mixed-use redevelopment and emphasizes protecting Lake Erie, Mentor Marsh, and nearby rivers while encouraging new housing options and economic development across the county.
   

• News-Herald Volleyball Top of the Crop for Sept. 30 (news-herald.com) — Mentor's volleyball team is ranked fourth in the News-Herald's latest Top of the Crop, even after dropping three of its last four matches. Coaches say the Cardinals' young roster is still maturing, with most losses coming in tight five-set battles against strong regional opponents.
   

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  • Does anyone know of a place that is EPA‑certified refrigerant handler to remove Freon before Waste Management will pick up my refrigerator.
    I called. 3 places and all of them said, "no, we don't do that". (Nextdoor Johnnycake Ridge)
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🗞 Nearby News

Willoughby

  • Lake County hosting Aquarius Water Treatment Plant open house (news-herald.com)
  • Best private high schools in Ohio (whio.com)

Painesville

  • Painesville invites public to celebrate new City Skatepark (news-herald.com)
  • Four Lake, Geauga school districts seek income taxes on Nov. 3 ballot (cleveland.com)
  • Lake Metroparks aims to have new Lakefront Lodge amenities ready by 2027 (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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