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.
Posting Activity
Mentor|News|
Mentor Announces Road Closures for Fourth of July Fireworks
Munson Road, Center Street and Route 2 exit ramps will be affected Thursday night.
Mentor|News|
City Believes Dick's Will Break Ground 'Pretty Quickly' at Great Lakes Mall
The final plan for the new Dick's Sporting Goods location has been approved.
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Mayfield Heights Safety Town Graduates 35
There are two more sessions this summer, including one that began this week.
Mentor|News|
Police Looking for Woman Caught on Video Stealing Purse from Buffalo Wild Wings
Mentor Police posted photos and a video of a woman who looks around and then takes a purse on surveillance.
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Mayfield Heights Approves 2014 Tax Budget
Find out how tax dollars will be allocated for the new fiscal year.
Mentor|News|
Did You Feel Monday Morning Earthquake?
An earthquake was reported northwest of Fairport Harbor Monday morning. Did you feel it at your Mentor residence?
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Mayfield Heights Fake Checkpoint Deemed Legal
There wasn't really a drug checkpoint, but experts say it was legal for police to monitor how drivers reacted to the signs.
Mentor|News|
Upgrades Coming to Great Lakes Mall Children's Play Area
The renovation is aimed at creating "a more child-friendly environment."
Mentor|News|
Preliminary Plan for 49 Newell Creek Homes Approved
The homes will be west of Parker Place and east of Newell Creek Drive.
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Man & Woman Arrested for Stealing, Running from Marshalls: Mayfield Heights Police Blotter
The following information was supplied by the Mayfield Heights Police Department.
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Mayfield Day Campers Host Mayor & Safety Forces at Picnic
Mayfield Heights Mayor Anthony DiCicco and personnel from the police and fire departments hang out with campers during a picnic.
Mentor|News|
Deer Management Opposers Display Disdain Through Literature
A group called Mentor Deer distributed scathing literature as deer season resumes.
Mentor|News|
Locked Out Drug Dealer, Fiscal Officer Steals from Library: Best of the Blotter
Here are this week's most bizarre police reports.
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
Heroin Trafficking at Walmart, Fiscal Officer Steals from Library: Best of the Blotter
Here are this week's most bizarre police reports.
Mentor|News|
New Kitchen & Inland Shores Pond View: Mentor Home for Sale
This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, 1,714-square-foot home was built in 1958.
Mayfield-Hillcrest, OH|News|
New Appliances, New Interior: Mayfield Village Home for Sale
This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,745-square-foot home was built in 1964.
Mentor|News|
Wildwood Arts Festival Returns to Mentor on Sunday
Find more information about the event that begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Mentor|News|
Mentor Police Arrest One, Keep Looking for Two in Counterfeit Scam
Police say a group had been passing fake bills at fast-food restaurants in the city.
Mentor|News|
Woman Arrested at Walmart for Heroin Trafficking
About 10 grams, a car and $800 were seized from Lillian Gay.
