Preserving a Local Treasure

The Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Marina holds a storied place in our community’s history. It was here, in 1797, that the first permanent settlement in the Western Reserve was established when Charles Parker, a […]

The Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Marina holds a storied place in our community’s history. It was here, in 1797, that the first permanent settlement in the Western Reserve was established when Charles Parker, a […]

Honoring the Stories, Wisdom and Legacies of 90 Years and Beyond
The Mentor Senior Center will honor members who have reached 90 and beyond at its annual 90+ Birthday Celebration Luncheon on Thursday, October 8, […]

The City of Mentor is accepting resumes/applications for the following volunteer position:
o One (l) elector of the City of Mentor to serve a 3-Year Unexpired Term on the Community Arts Commission ending 12/31/2026.
Per Mentor Code of Ordinances Sec. 115.28, persons seeking appointment […]

Construction on the new Municipal Annex Building (behind the Mentor Civic Amphitheater) will begin soon.
Effective September 23, 2026 and continuing through construction:
The parking lot in front of the Mentor Ice Arena will […]

The unemployment rate in August 2026 for the City of Mentor decreased 1.1% to 1.6%. In August 2025, the unemployment rate was 3.1%. For Lake County, the unemployment rate decreased 1.2% to 1.6% in August 2026 and one year prior, […]

Mentor City Council unanimously passed three ordinances on September 15, 2026, clarifying how electric bicycles or “e-bikes” may be used in the city.
These ordinances are effective immediately […]

PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Mentor Municipal Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on September 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor, to […]