Staffing Problems At Mentor Schools + Where To Get A Booster

Hello, people of Mentor! Happy Tuesday! Let's see what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 41 Low: 32.

Here are the top stories today in Mentor:

1. Booster shots, available at pharmacies and clinics in Mentor, are the best defense against COVID-19 illnesses as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads. Here's where to get your shot. (Mentor Patch)
2. The Mentor Schools shifted to a remote learning model on Monday and Tuesday due to staffing challenges. According to the district's COVID-19 dashboard, there are 36 active, positive COVID-19 cases among Mentor Schools staff. (Mentor Patch)

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Today in Mentor:

• Governor's Place Book Club - Mentor Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mentor Fire Department: "Keep anything that can burn at least three-feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. Remember to turn off portable heaters when going to bed or leaving your house. Do not use an ..." (Facebook)
• Mentor Public Library: "Check out these lovely trees that some of our patrons decorated! You can see them in the Children's Area at our Main Branch." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Johnnycake Ridge: "Hello! - I am starting up my dog nail clipping business again! I just had a baby so i am slowly getting back into my grooming . I am hoping to start grooming grooming by the end of January! For right now i am only available to clip nails..." (Nextdoor)

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