Snowstorm Causes Flight Chaos + Pets In Mentor + Snow Shoveling

Welcome back, Mentor! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on around Mentor today.

First, today's weather:

Very cold; a morning flurry. High: 21 Low: 12.

Here are the top stories in Mentor today:

1. On the hunt for a new home nearby, but getting tired of seeing the same old listings again and again? You've come to the right place! To save you some time, we've got a fresh batch of new listings nearby.(Mentor Patch)
2. On a search for a lovable new fur child? Consider looking around at a local adoption agency like Lake Humane Society. (Mentor Patch)
3. Clearing snow and ice from sidewalks and driveway aprons is the responsibility of the property owners in Mentor. It is a violation of City ordinance to shovel or blow snow into the roadway. (Press Release Desk)
4. Hundreds of flights were canceled Thursday across Ohio, leading to travel headaches for weary travelers who were already dealing with a bitter cold and snow. (Mentor Patch)

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Today in Mentor:

• Family Favorites Story Time - Mentor Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Outreach Short Stories at Brookdale of Mentor (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mentor Marsh: "What’s a Great Blue Heron doing hanging out at Mentor Marsh all winter? Well, look’s like there’s plenty to eat here! So fun to see this! Our Museum’s restoration efforts in tackling Phragmites really has reverberated throughout the food..." (Facebook)
• City of Mentor, Ohio - Municipal Government: "As per Waste Management, regular curbside waste pickup is proceeding as scheduled today and tomorrow in the City of Mentor. There is no delay due to the weather." (Facebook)
• Mentor Fire Department: "We are so grateful for the ongoing support of our local VFW. Today, Mentor VFW Post #9295 Commander David Mansour and Service Officer Bob Zonneville stopped by the Mentor Fire Department to present the Public Servant of the Year Award. T..." (Facebook)

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