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Cheers Mentor! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is toxic sewer gas finally being brought under control in Mentor?
  • Did you find a surprise gift card on your parked car?
  • How does Mentor’s gas price stack up to nearby cities today?

Also on today's calendar: Blackbrook Audubon helps birders attain January 100 and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 53, low: 48.
  • Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Residents hope for relief after EPA finds toxic gas in Mentor sewers (news5cleveland.com) — Mentor’s Woodhill neighborhood is finally seeing action after EPA testing found toxic hydrogen sulfide gas in nearby sewers, prompting odor scrubbers, extra chemicals, and twice-daily air monitoring. Officials are still investigating a possible industrial source, and residents are urged to report any return of the foul, rotten-egg smell so regulators can keep pressure on fixes.
   

• ‘Bar Fairies' thank those who didn't drink and drive on New Year's with gift cards on cars in NEO (cleveland19.com) — Mentor residents who left their cars at Lake County bars on New Year’s instead of driving drunk may have found $5 coffee gift cards from a group called the Bar Fairies. Working alongside Mentor police, the volunteers honor crash victim Taylor Castilyn while quietly rewarding sober choices and raising awareness about DUI prevention across the community.
   

• Gas prices tumble in State of Ohio, Youngstown among lowest in Mahoning Valley (mahoningmatters.com) — Gas prices have dipped across Northeast Ohio, with Mentor drivers seeing an average of about $2.68 per gallon for regular self-serve, according to AAA. The report compares Mentor’s price with nearby cities and notes that statewide and national averages are at their lowest levels in years.
   

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    Wednesday January 7
  • Baby/Toddler Storytime
    Bainbridge Branch
    9:30 am
  • Qi Gong 6 Week Series
    AdvancedMMC , 8401 Chagrin Rd Suite 20-B , Chagrin Falls
    10:00 am
  • Toddler Storytime In-Person
    Geauga West Branch
    10:00 am
  • Preschool Storytime In-Person
    Chardon Branch
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.6 earthquake reported
    Jan 5 at 11:50 PM EST: 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Madison, Ohio. 70 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • I need advice on which electric carriers have the lowest rates.
    If anyone has the apples to apples chart please post it for me. Thank you (Nextdoor Quail Point)
  • BBQ Holdings posted a job opening for Expeditor in Mentor. Apply here.
  • Nesco Resource, LLC posted a job opening for Lead CNC Machinist in Mentor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mentor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Willoughby

  • Man who escaped custody found, Willoughby police say (fox8.com)
  • Willoughby Vine Street storm sewer construction to last until end of January (news-herald.com)
  • Skull Session: Winning the Transfer Portal is Becoming More Crucial Each Season, Five Buckeyes Appear in Mel Kiper's Top 15 2026 NFL Draft Prospects (elevenwarriors.com)

Painesville

  • Riverside School Board votes to reinstate superintendent Dr. Christopher Rateno (wkyc.com)

Ok Mentor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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