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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 2d

This Week in Mentor: October 17, 2025

✅OCTOBER 21 COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED
✅MYSTERIES AT THE MANOR
✅YARD WASTE PROGRAM EXPANDS OCTOBER 27
✅UTILITY POLE INSPECTION
✅TRICK OR TREAT
✅VETERANS DAY
✅DOWNLOAD THE MENTOR CHANNEL APP
✅NOW HIRING

Read all about it at cityofmentor.com/this-week-in...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 3d

Trick or treat will be held on October 31, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM in the City of Mentor. cityofmentor.com/halloween-tr...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 4d

The City of Mentor will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11:11 AM on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to honor the men and women who have served our country in the military. All are invited to attend. cityofmentor.com/2025-mentor-...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 4d

Many in our community have already ditched their cable box and turned to popular streaming options, which is why we developed the Mentor Channel app a decade ago.

Download it today and watch the Mentor Channel live 24/7 on Apple, Android, Roku, or Fire devices.

www.thementorchannel.com

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 5d

UPDATE 10/14/35 4:39 PM - Service has been restored.

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 5d

DISPATCH NOTICE
Residents are advised that regular Mentor Police and Fire non-emergency lines are not working at the moment. In the interim, you can use (440) 974-5789. 911 calls are NOT AFFECTED.

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 5d

DISPATCH NOTICE
Residents are advised that regular Mentor Police and Fire non-emergency lines are not working at the moment. In the interim, you can use (440) 974-5789. 911 calls are NOT AFFECTED.

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 5d

MENTOR COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Thanks to those who attended the community meeting last week for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update!
For those unable to attend, please click the following link to review the same information and take the attached survey: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e165...

Mentor 2025

Comprehensive Plan

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 5d

You might notice crews in your neighborhood inspecting utility poles. They’re working on behalf of FirstEnergy to check the structural integrity of our poles as part of a routine 10-year inspection cycle. If crews need access to your property, they’ll knock on your door to let you know.

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 5d

City of Mentor Requests Qualifications from Sculptors for James A. Garfield Statue cityofmentor.com/city-of-ment...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 11d

ATTN: MENTOR SPECTRUM CUSTOMERS
Has your Spectrum set top box been upgraded to a new digital model over the past year? Is the Mentor Channel still available to you on channel 1024? If not, let us know either in the comments or by emailing us at [email protected].

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 11d

Does Mentor rock? If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to fill out our end of year survey and let us know what you think! cityofmentor.com/contact-us/f...

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 11d

Mentor City Council passed Resolution 25-R-116 during their October 7, 2025, meeting recognizing the month of October as SUDEP Awareness Month.

Learn more: cityofmentor.com/october-reco...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 12d

The Lake County EMA will be testing their emergency siren tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. This is only a test. Please do not call 911 unless you are experiencing an emergency. #lakecountyohio

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 12d

Operation Snow Lift offers snow plowing assistance to eligible Mentor seniors.

A voucher distribution event will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mentor Senior Center located at 8484 Munson Road.

Learn more: cityofmentor.com/operation-sn...

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 16d

There’s a lot to see and do this week in Mentor, including:

✔️MENTOR FARMERS MARKET
✔️CITY COUNCIL MEETING
✔️HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY FOR DOGS
✔️BLACK BROOK WINTER RATES
✔️EXPERIENCE MYSTERIES AT THE MANOR
✔️YARD WASTE LIMIT INCREASES OCTOBER 27

Learn more at cityofmentor.com/this-week-in...

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 25d

Just a reminder! Help shape the future of Mentor by participating in this public meeting. cityofmentor.com/public-meeti...

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 19d

We want to thank everyone who came out to Mentor Rocks in 2025! Please take a moment to fill out our year end survey and let us know what you thought about your experience. cityofmentor.com/2025-mentor-...

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 23d

THIS WEEK IN MENTOR

✅ Help Shape Mentor
✅ Mentor Farmers Market: Harvest Market
✅ Mentor Rocks Thanks You
✅ Public Skates Resume at Mentor Ice Arena
✅ Mentor Releases 2025 CDBG Comprehensive Plan
✅ Mentor Seeks Volunteer for Civil Service Commission

cityofmentor.com/this-week-in...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 23d

The lights have come down the last time on the 2025 Mentor Rocks summer concert series and we want to thank everyone for another successful season!

youtu.be/U0g22vaxGvM

Mentor Rocks Thanks YOU For Another Great Season!

YouTube video by City of Mentor, Ohio

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 24d

Mentor Seeks Applicants for Civil Service Commission
cityofmentor.com/mentor-seeks...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 25d

The city of Mentor and Lake County Council on Aging have partnered to create & test a pilot emergency snowplowing assistance program. Operation Snow Lift is designed to support low-to-moderate-income Mentor seniors who meet specific criteria and may struggle to afford per-push snow removal services.

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 25d

Mentor Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3% cityofmentor.com/mentor-unemp...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 25d

Just a reminder! Help shape the future of Mentor by participating in this public meeting. cityofmentor.com/public-meeti...

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City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · 26d

The City of Mentor has been awarded $160,804 in CDBG FY 2025 funds for the program year beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. Read all about it at cityofmentor.com/mentor-relea...

City of Mentor, Ohio @cityofmentor.bsky.social · Sep 19

Mentor Designated as Premier Life Science Ready Community cityofmentor.com/mentor-desig...

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