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🌱 Patch AM: Where Mentor hockey stands after its five-game unbeaten streak ended
Be sure to catch Happy "Noon" Year Party In-Person on the Mentor Patch calendar
Good morning Mentor! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Mentor hockey stands after its five-game unbeaten streak ended
- How Mentor-on-the-Lake’s 2026 projects could reshape your lakeshore options
- How Garfield’s Mentor farm vacation became a turning point in media
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Mentorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Very windy, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Lake-effect snow, 1-3"; windy, temps: high: 29, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Very cold with a few flurries, with a high of 21 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• News-Herald hockey Top of the Crop for Dec. 29 (news-herald.com) — Mentor High’s hockey team sits third in the News-Herald’s latest Top of the Crop rankings at 11-7-2, despite a tight 3-2 loss to Shaker Heights that ended a five-game unbeaten streak. The piece also updates how nearby rivals like Gilmour, University, Benedictine, and Kenston are faring heading into early January matchups. 
Find out what's happening in Mentorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Mentor-on-the-Lake sees new housing, park improvements in 2025 (news-herald.com) — Major upgrades are underway next door in Mentor-on-the-Lake, with new townhomes rising at Lake Shore Boulevard and Andrews Road and big improvements coming to Overlook Beach Park in 2026. City leaders also secured grants for shoreline protection, police equipment, and website and permitting upgrades, changes that could influence housing, recreation, and safety options for Mentor-area residents.
• How James Garfield's Assassination Gave Birth to the American News Cycle (mit.edu) — James A. Garfield’s assassination is traced from his planned summer escape to his farm in Mentor through the 79 days he lingered between life and death. The story explains how telegraphed medical bulletins about his condition captivated the nation and helped create America’s modern, always-on news cycle.
📸 Around Mentor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mentor
- Happy "Noon" Year Party In-Person
James R. Garfield Room , Main
11:15 am - LEGO at the Library In-Person
James R. Garfield Room , Main
11:00 am - Family Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
10:00 am - 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
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
📣 Mentor Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Candy Land: It's Wild in Ohio
Penitentiary Glen Reservation , 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd , Kirtland
10:00 am - Tuesday Night Crochet Club In-Person
Beryl B. Paulson Room , Mentor-on-the-Lake
6:30 pm - Happy "Noon" Year Party In-Person
James R. Garfield Room , Main
11:15 am - Yarn N Yak ~ Madison Public Library
Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce , 6111 Middle Ridge Rd , Madison
5:00 pm - LEGO at the Library In-Person
James R. Garfield Room , Main
11:00 am - Family Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
10:00 am - Tiddlywinks Story Time In-Person
Children's Story Room , Main
10:00 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- For anyone looking to get more exercise in the new year, I can suggest Contours Express in Mentor.
It is a women's fitness studio with strength training and group fitness classes. I started when I needed some extra physical therapy and continued… (Nextdoor Hopkins Idlewood) - A package was delivered to 286 E.
272 Street Euclid it was supposed to go to same address on 271. If anyone can help or has information, please let me know (Nextdoor Little Mountain Park Estates)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Mentor. Apply here.
- Cleveland Clinic posted a job opening for Support Services Associate in Mentor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mentor here.
🗞 Nearby News
Willoughby
- State Sen. Jerry Cirino discusses achievements, looks ahead (news-herald.com)
Painesville
- Painesville City Council OKs road project partnership, seeks fire grants (news-herald.com)
- Environmentally friendly ways to repurpose your Christmas tree (spectrumnews1.com)
- JFS director thanks backers for Community Santa Program support (gazettenews.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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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