Michael Hissam has been involved in a number major remodeling and construction projects throughout the city of Mentor over the years. When he was hired three years ago to be the new Mentor Municipal Cemetery sexton, Hissam’s boss had high hopes […]
Take a walk along a Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve trail on any given day and you’ll be treated to a lush and diverse landscape. With a wild natural beach, rolling wooded uplands, and commanding views of the adjoining Mentor […]
The first permanent settlements in what we now call Lake County occurred just after the Revolutionary War. Since then, we’ve certainly developed our share of myths and legends. Local author Jennifer Boresz Engelking sheds some light on the […]
By Deanna Adams
President James A. Garfield and his wife, Lucretia, are among the most famous names in Mentor. However, there is another Garfield who is also a highly regarded figure in our history. She shares the same last name – not […]
There is a lot of fascinating history in Lake County’s largest city, and that includes a rich and diverse musical […]
The Mentor Public Library is celebrating their 200th Anniversary of serving the citizens of Mentor and surrounding communities. It was in February 1819, when citizens of formed The Mentor Library Company. The first collection of materials were comprised of just 79 volumes […]
It may be a bit hard to find but it’s well worth the effort! The Indian Museum of Lake County has helped collect and preserve the archaeological history of Lake County.
The museum is home to over 60,000 items, with artifacts which were […]