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Hometown Hero Albert Clapp
by Thomas Matowitz When Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers to defend the Union in the aftermath of the attack on Fort Sumter large numbers of men from Ohio responded. One of them was a twenty [...]
2025 CDBG Funding Applications Accepted Through May 5
The City of Mentor is now accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant funded projects for the program period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The total Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds [...]
Don’t Click That Link
One of the most prevalent scams circulating today involves pop-up links that suddenly appear on your phone, tablet, or computer, warning that your personal information has been compromised. These alerts often look legitimate—complete with official-looking [...]
NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Mentor Welcomes Jackpot Street Food
Painesville natives Rick and Kristen Coleman have owned and operated restaurants in Lake County since 2015. In 2016, they launched the popular Jackpot Chicken Food Truck and recently, celebrated the one-year anniversary of Jackpot Street [...]
This Week in Mentor: April 4, 2025
YARD WASTE COLLECTION BEGINS APRIL 7 The City of Mentor’s 2025 yard waste collection program will begin on April 7. Collection is limited to 12 units per week. Each unit should weigh less than 35 [...]