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In today's newsletter:

  • When could Route 2 finally be lit again through Mentor?
  • See where Mentor's stars rank in this week's football stat leaders
  • How a new JEDD with Mentor could reshape nearby development

Also on today's calendar: Blackbrook Audubon moves monthly walk to The Rookery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake County officials near deal to fix lights along State Route 2 corridor (news5cleveland.com) — If you drive State Route 2 through Mentor, long-dark highway lights may finally be fixed under a new deal between Lake County and six corridor cities. Officials plan to tap about $1.8 million in motor vehicle tax funds, with work potentially starting as early as spring once all communities, including Mentor, sign the updated maintenance agreement.
   

• High school football statistics for Sept. 23 (news-herald.com) — Mentor football fans can dig into a full slate of updated player and team stats, including quarterback Brogan Jones' passing totals and key contributions from receivers and rushers. The roundup compares Mentor's offensive and defensive production with nearby programs, giving you a clear sense of how the Cardinals stack up in the region so far this season.
   

• Painesville city and Township, Concord officials discuss ongoing projects (news-herald.com) — Plans along Mentor Avenue and a proposed Joint Economic Development District with Mentor could bring new businesses, housing, and infrastructure upgrades just minutes from your neighborhood. Painesville Township and Concord officials outlined major residential projects, park improvements, and new medical and retail developments that will shape how Mentor-area residents shop, work, and commute over the next few years.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for an occasional pet sitter for Chewy, our gentle seven-year-old giant.
    He's dog-reactive, so boarding isn't an option. We have a fenced yard, so no walks needed — just someone to keep him company. He has separation… (Nextdoor Hometown Park)
  • 7-eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Mentor. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate - Seasonal in Mentor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mentor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Willoughby

  • Man sentenced in 2025 fatal shooting near The Hamlets apartment complex in Willoughby (wkyc.com)
  • Homestead II earns top CMS rating in Painesville for Q1 2026 (lakecountytimes.com)
  • Willoughby South Boys Soccer beats Eastlake North on late Bailey goal (chagrinvalleyconference.com)

Painesville

  • Sentencing for man guilty in connection with murder at Willoughby apartment complex (cleveland19.com)
  • TMC Announces 14 Scholarship Program Winners (trucking.org)

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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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