Mentor|News|
Mentor Increases Grant Maximum for Flood-Impacted Properties
Residents making repairs to protect themselves from future floods can now receive up to $2,500 in reimbursements.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
- Mentor, OH
I am a Local Editor at Patch, providing coverage to sites in Mentor and Mayfield-Hillcrest.
I came to Patch with six years of community journalism under my belt. My reporting background includes coverage on small and large businesses, municipalities, transit systems, health care and crime in Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga counties for The News-Herald.
When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling, visiting with family, exercising, reading, listening to music and following sports with an intense set of eyes. I am also a middle school football coach in Cleveland Heights. Additionally, I'm a volunteer companion for terminally ill seniors.
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Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Lifeguard Shortage Won't Let Parkview Stay Open Beyond Sunday
Dragga Pool in Mayfield Heights was going to stay open through Labor Day, but a lifeguard shortage won't allow Mayfield Village to honor that.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Mentor Council Appoints Bucey's Replacement
Matthew Donovan, a longtime resident and member of the city's board of zoning appeals, is the new Ward 2 councilman.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Bellefaire JCB Biathlon Begins in Shaker, Extends to Mayfield
Online registration for the event lasts through Thursday.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Food Inspections: Gnats & Dirty Bathrooms Found at Mentor Restaurants
Find out which restaurants had the most violations in July.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Mentor Schools Get Social With #OnceACard on Twitter
The hashtag is used to spread information relevant to people within the school district.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Audit Reveals Inaccurate Back-to-School Prices at Mayfield Retailers
Cuyahoga County's "Back-to-School Blitz" revealed most stores to have accurate pricing, but some in the area did not live up to advertisements.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Police Arrest Man Accused of Stealing Woman's Purse & Fleeing
Beau Bortnick was arrested on felony robbery and theft charges.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Food Inspections: Who Had Fewest Violations in July?
Bob Evans, Papa John's and Laguna Station are among the food service providers who received favorable inspections.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
A Map of Farmers Markets Near Mentor
By clicking on the check marks on the right, you can see which greenmarkets are open on which days of the week.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Dragga Pool Season Ends Early, Passes Permitted at Parkview
Both pools have low staffing as the season winds down, so guards will all work at Parkview through this Sunday.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
A Map of the Five Farmers Markets Closest to the Mayfield Area
By clicking on the check marks on the right, you can see which greenmarkets are open on which days of the week.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Mayfield's Dave Diebolt Ranked in Plain Dealer's All-Time Area Football Players List
Diebolt, a linebacker and tight end, is ranked No. 45.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Mentor Fire Trains for Disaster at Burke Airport
View photos from the two-day training session.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Mentor Soccer Beats Berea/Midpark in Season Opener
The Cardinals won 4-2.
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Mentor|News|
CityFest Begins Friday: 5 Things to Know
Find information about food vendors, entertainment and more here.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Residents to Vote on Four Mayfield Village Council Seats in November
Find out who is running for Mayfield Village Council this fall.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Two Bucks Patio & Online Auctions: 5 Things on Mayfield Heights Council Agenda
Mayfield Heights City Council will consider several items at a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Highland Heights Resident Wins 'Dream House'
Mike Caine can either keep the Concord Township home or take a $200,000 cash prize.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Mentor|News|
Six Foreclosed Mentor Properties Up for Sale Monday
Use this Google Fusion map to find out where the properties are and how much they are selling for on Monday Aug. 19.
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
