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🌱 Patch AM: What led to a felony voyeurism arrest at Great Lakes Mall?
You won't want to miss Blackbrook Audubon helps birders attain January 100 on the Mentor Patch calendar
Good morning Mentor! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to a felony voyeurism arrest at Great Lakes Mall?
- How Mentor’s Colten Pollock broke through at Perry’s Pin City
- How can Congressman Joyce’s Mentor office actually help you in 2026?
Also on today's calendar: Blackbrook Audubon helps birders attain January 100 and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Mentorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Mentorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 34 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 45, low: 37.
- Wednesday: Low clouds, with a high of 40 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mentor police: Beachwood man accused of trying to film 11-year-old boy who was using bathroom at Great Lakes Mall (wkyc.com) — Mentor police report that a man was arrested after a witness said he tried to record an 11-year-old boy in a restroom at Great Lakes Mall, prompting a felony voyeurism charge. Officers say the case underscores how important it is for parents to closely supervise children using public restrooms in Mentor’s busy shopping areas. 
• Perry wrestling: Pirates' senior wrestlers enjoy one last Pin City run (news-herald.com) — Mentor wrestling fans will be glad to hear that Mentor’s Colten Pollock captured the 150-pound title at Perry’s Pin City tournament, defeating Perry’s Leo Villalobos-Pacheco. The story mainly celebrates Perry’s senior standouts but also notes strong showings from several area programs, including Kenston and West Geauga.
• Congressman Dave Joyce notes 2025 accomplishments, challenges, eyes 2026 (news-herald.com) — Residents in Mentor are reminded that Congressman Dave Joyce maintains a local office to help with federal agency issues, from Social Security to veterans’ benefits. He highlights 2025 work on Great Lakes protection, tax changes, and funding for first responders, and says he’ll keep focusing on Northeast Ohio priorities in 2026.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mentor
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- Tiddlywinks Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
10:00 am - Preschool Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
11:00 am - Nature Journaling In-Person
Off Site Program, Headlands , Corner of Woodridge and Forest Roads , Mentor
9:00 am - Blackbrook Audubon helps birders attain January 100
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8:00 am
Tuesday January 6
Saturday January 10
Thursday January 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
10:00 am - Wickliffe City Council Organizational Meeting
Wickliffe, OH Calendar , 28730 Ridge Road , Wickliffe
7:00 pm - Tiddlywinks Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
10:00 am - Preschool Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
11:00 am - Environmental Commission (meets as needed)
Wickliffe, OH Calendar , 900 Worden Road , Wickliffe
7:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Wickliffe, OH Calendar , 900 Worden Road , Wickliffe
7:00 pm - Nature Journaling In-Person
Off Site Program, Headlands , Corner of Woodridge and Forest Roads , Mentor Headlands
9:00 am - Wickliffe City Council Meeting
Wickliffe, OH Calendar , 28730 Ridge Road , Wickliffe
7:00 pm
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Thursday January 8
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Willoughby
- The Texture Project/Week 1: Rocky River Reservation & A Women's Circle (northeastohioparent.com)
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Painesville
- Termination hearing for Riverside Local Schools superintendent postponed as district moves to reinstate Dr. Christopher Rateno (wkyc.com)
- Entities in region commended for 2026 projects (news-herald.com)
- Contractor reports employee assault: Chagrin Falls police blotter (cleveland.com)
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