Have you made travel plans for the April 8th eclipse yet? Here are some great reason why Mentor, Ohio is an ideal location for viewing this historic event.
#eclipse
#tourism
Thanks again to everyone in the community for your overwhelming support. Please do not pull over on Rt 2. Instead, visit Officer Mazany's memorial at the Mentor Police Department. Your safety means everything to us.
We are sad to report that a Mentor Police Officer was killed by a hit and run driver early this morning. We are seeking your assistance in locating the suspect's vehicle.
Stormy McStormface, known as the Bomb Cyclone to WWE fans (I assume given the ridiculous name), is set to unleash his fury on the East Coast. Stay warm. Stay safe. Pahk ya cahs, dumdums. Bunkah down and cuddle up!
#BombCyclone
#ItsSoCold
Our plow crews have been out since 5 AM yesterday morning handling this storm. Please bear in mind that Mentor has over 500 lane miles of roadway. Primary & secondary roads receive priority based on traffic volume. Side streets & cul-de-sacs after that. Thanks for your patience.
Hope all you Mentor Public School kids are having a great time tonight at the
@TheQArena
Watch Party. Sorry to hear about your D.C. trip, but hopefully we can get a win tonight to boost those spirits. Send your positive energy North to the
@cavs
so we come back to CLE up 2-0!
On behalf of the City of Mentor and the Mentor Police Department, thanks to all for your care and your concerns. A suspect is currently in custody and being questioned in relation to the fatal hit-and-run accident which occurred on SR-2 in Mentor at 1 AM this morning. (1 of 2)
A brief remembrance and a moment of silence for Officer Mat Mazany will be observed tonight at 6:50 PM prior to the Mentor Rocks concert at the Amp. Donations will be accepted for his surviving family members. Please wear blue.
Yes, it's true! We'll be hosting a watch party for our beloved Mentor Cardinals Friday night at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater. Kickoff at 8 PM. Screens go on at 6 PM so come early! Tailgaters welcome! Go Cards!
#OnceACard
#RoadtoCanton
Thank you,
@CoachTriv
, for your leadership on and off the field. You have represented our community with excellence and we are grateful for the impact you have had on a generation of aspiring young athletes.
Today I would like to announce that the 2019 fall will be my last season as Head Football Coach at Mentor High School. I am very honored and proud to have lead this highly respected program for the past 23 years. Thanks to all the players who I have coached.
#onceacard
At 36.5 cases per 100K residents, Lake County has the third lowest case rate per capita among Ohio's 88 counties as of Oct. 14. Keep up the great work, Lake County!
Giant Eagle says no need to panic purchase.
@GiantEagle
There are plenty of items in regional warehouses being delivered daily. Might take a little longer for some items,”but we’re talking hours not days,” said GE spokesperson Jannah Jablonowski.
#WEWS
The best thing you could do is support the Cards by traveling down to Canton on Friday. But, if you can't make it, let's get our friends and neighbors together at the Amp and cheer them on together. We are Mentor!
#onceacard
Due to widespread power outages in our area, the Mentor Senior Center is now open as a warming center and charging center for residents of Mentor and surrounding communities. The facility will remain open overnight and through tomorrow evening until 8 PM. Please share.
@mentorschools
The
#Cavs
have invited the students to the Game 2 watch party -- providing transportation, T-shirts, rally towels, entertainment and a $15 food voucher
We are waiting for the experts to affirm what was probably an earthquake here in NEO but please tune in to the news. Dispatch is being overwhelmed with 911 calls - we don't know anymore than you do at this point.
Due to the freezing rain & snow anticipated to impact our area tomorrow, the City of Mentor wants to remind you to use caution while driving and limit travel if possible as this wintry mix can produce extremely dangerous driving conditions. More Info:
The new inflatable obstacle course was installed at Civic Center Pool this morning. As you can see, our lifeguards had some fun demonstrating it for us! Bring on summer!
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@MentorPolice
Officer Jim Collier is calling it a career this month. If you don't know who he is, your kids sure do! We wish him the best during his retirement.
Patrolman Mathew Mazany Memorial Highway was dedicated this morning at a small ceremony in front of the Mentor Police Department. Watch the ceremony at
Its Game Day Cardinal Nation! Baseball takes on Springboro 10am at Canal Park in Akron for a trip to the State Final! Come cheer on the Cards!
#onceacard
#cardscompete
#hardware
Eating lunch at Yours Truly and I’ve had 2 tables offer to pay for my meal and 2 people walk by and thank me for my service. Just what I needed today. Thank you
@cityofmentor
Trick or treat will be held on October 31, 2020 from 6 PM to 8 PM in the City of Mentor. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please observe these best practices.
A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING is in effect for our area. Snow totals of 10 to 20 inches are expected in the heaviest and most-persistent bands.
REMEMBER: IF and/or when a Snow Emergency Parking Ban is issued, No Parking is permitted on any city street during a Snow Emergency.
You've heard about Snowy Owls sightings in Northeast Ohio, right? Well, check out this little guy who was recently spotted in the dunes at Headlands Beach State Park by our friend Kris Dakis.
A live stream of Officer Mazany's services will be shown at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater for those unable to attend at the Mentor Fine Arts Center this morning.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will be aerially seeding portions of the Mentor Marsh this morning as a part of their ongoing restoration effort. Please do not be alarmed...please do not cal 911.
There are over 500 lane miles of streets in the City of Mentor & right now, Public Works crews are out in full force keeping the roadways passable. Please stay off the roads if you don’t have anywhere you need to be and if you do, provide plenty of room for the plows to operate.
...The identity of the officer and the suspect, as well as available information related to the incident will be disclosed at a press conference tomorrow. No other information or comment will be made until then. (2 of 2)
It may not sound like a big deal, but it is. The Tyler Blvd corridor is the 7th largest concentration of manufacturing companies in the State of Ohio and this new service helps companies recruit the workers they need for high-quality manufacturing jobs!
#madeinmentor
Trick or Treat in the City of Mentor remains 6 to 8 PM tonight. Contrary to rumors, it has not been rescheduled. It will not be rescheduled. Please share.
More good news! The City of Mentor has been awarded a grant towards the purchase of 200 trees to be planted at Springbrook Gardens Park. Work will begin in the spring and is the next step in the ongoing transformation of this property.
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@meijer
is now open for business on Mentor Avenue after an impressive Grand Opening event this morning. Thank you for your investment in our community!
Happy 60th birthday, Mentor!
Mentor was first settled in 1797 by Charles Parker, a member of Moses Cleaveland’s survey team. It became a township in 1815 and the township center became Mentor Village in 1855. Mentor officially became a city on December 18, 1963. We’ve come a…
Did you know that Mentor is now home to a professional basketball team? Say hello to the American Basketball Association's new expansion team, the
@BurningBuckets
who play their home games at Mentor High and Lakeland.
With over 1,200 acres of park land, Mentor offers ample opportunities to connect with nature. During the COVID-19 pandemic, parks and trails remain open for your enjoyment. While the parks are open, not all amenities are available for use.
We make things here. It was announced today that Mentor company RB Medical Supply is DONATING 462,000 surgical face masks - that were made right here in Mentor - for use by poll workers in the State of Ohio this November.
@RbSigma
#madeinmentor
#mentormeansbusiness
With the addition of the 2 picnic pavilions, work on Springbrook Gardens Park is complete. Now, we just have to let nature do the rest. 8 years ago, this was a flat sandy field. Today, it hosts a variety of passive amenities that will serve Mentor for generations to come.
SCAM ALERT Please be aware that someone is soliciting money on behalf of the Anthony & Ulrich families. The families have contacted us directly to advise that it's a scam. They thank everyone for their understanding in these trying times, but do not seek any financial assistance.