COVID-19 Pills In Ohio + Need A Job In Mentor? + Forecast

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 53 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Mentor:

1. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to make decisions on COVID-19 pills from Merck and Pfizer, clearing the way for millions of Americans to pick-up treatments for the coronavirus at their local pharmacy. (Mentor Patch)
2. Businesses across the Mentor area are searching for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Here are the newest jobs available in the region. (Mentor Patch)

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Today in Mentor:

• Mentor, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! (9:00 AM)
• Manager Meeting Online - Mentor Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Outreach Hope Ridge Preschool - Mentor Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Senior Center Book Discussion - Mentor Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Outreach Little Sneakers - Mentor Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Mentor Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting (5:00 PM)
• Forgotten Sisters: The Stories of Maria Romanov and Margot Frank @ Lake (6:30 PM)
• Funny Women Book Club - Headlands Branch Library (7:00 PM)
• MHS Bands Winter Concert (Events) - Mentor High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mentor Marsh: "Despite the warmer than average temperatures for December, we were still surprised and happy with a herpetological trifecta on our Second Saturday Science open house explorations last weekend. This tiny, non-venomous DeKay’s Brownsnake, ..." (Facebook)
• Mentor Senior Center: "Find out about classes starting in January, special celebration lunches, volunteer opportunities, next month's lunch menu, and our popular free movie program! Download or read our January/February newsletter: http://www.mentorseniorcente..." (Facebook)
• Mentor Public Library: "Receive an introduction to different beer styles from an expert from Great Lakes Brewing Company! Michael Williams, GLBC's education coordinator, guides tasters through four of their specialty beers: Dortmunder Gold Lager, Crushworthy Lo..." (Facebook)
• Mentor Parks & Recreation: "ICYMI - Highlights from our Community Tree Lighting!" (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

About me: Patch's Ohio Editor, casting my watchful gaze on Northeast Ohio. Feel free to drop me a line at chris.mosby@patch.com.