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A Mentor police officer has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with assault and battery in connection with an alleged off-duty incident in South Carolina.

Officer Terry Wurgler notified the Mentor Police Department on September 25 that he was under criminal investigation following an incident two days earlier in North Myrtle Beach, according to information provided by the city to Cleveland 19 News.

The department immediately placed Wurgler on administrative leave while the criminal investigation and a separate internal investigation proceed.

South Carolina court records cited by Cleveland 19 show that Wurgler was charged with second-degree assault and battery and posted a $5,000 bond on October 5.

Details surrounding the alleged incident have not been disclosed in the available reporting.

Mentor police say they will not comment further on potential disciplinary action until the department's internal investigation is complete.

The criminal case and internal review remain unresolved. Administrative leave does not establish wrongdoing, and Wurgler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Source: Cleveland 19 News, October 19, 2026.

An 18-year-old Mentor High School student now faces six criminal charges following a Lake County grand jury indictment in a case involving allegations of sexually explicit material depicting a minor.

According to Cleveland 19 News, Bradley Bischof was indicted on four counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor or impaired person, one count of rape, and one count of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material.

The indictment marks a significant development since Bischof's April 30 arrest at Mentor High School, when he initially faced a single charge related to an image allegedly shared through Snapchat.

Following the arrest, Mentor Public Schools informed families that it had no information indicating the alleged conduct occurred at school or during a school-sponsored activity. The district also said Bischof would not return to school.

Cleveland 19 reports that Bischof remains free on bond with electronic monitoring. His next court appearance is scheduled for Friday, October 23.

All charges remain allegations. Bischof is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

➡️ How did the case progress from one charge in April to six in October? Our full report includes a dated timeline, what Mentor schools told families, and what the upcoming court appearance means.

Source: Cleveland 19 News, October 19, 2026.

What began as a day of remembrance became a powerful demonstration of what young people can accomplish when they work together.

On September 25, approximately 250 students, educators and nonprofit representatives gathered at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland for a youth leadership and service conference involving 15 Northeast Ohio schools.

The event marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 by honoring the spirit of compassion and service that followed the tragedy.

And the students didn't just talk about helping others. They got to work.

By day's end, participants had prepared and donated nearly 1,400 items, including 680 books for children, 220 snack packs to fight childhood hunger, 220 care packages for military personnel, and 100 hygiene bags for people in need.

Students from Wickliffe High School helped lead the military care package effort.

Others created handmade gifts for seniors and toys for shelter animals. Students even researched local nonprofits and voted to award a $500 grant to Project Hope for the Homeless.

Organized by Magnified Giving, the conference proved that remembering the past can inspire something meaningful for the future.

➡️ Where did all those donations go, and what did the students say about their experience? Our full story includes the complete donation breakdown, inspiring student reflections, and ways local families can help keep the kindness going.

Before buying weatherstripping, find the draft—and check whether the door itself needs attention.

Comfort Without Guesswork | Part 3 of 3

The draft reaches your ankles before you have even taken off your shoes. A fresh roll of weatherstripping seems like the obvious answer—until the door becomes harder to close and the cold spot remains.

Before adding anything, find out where the air is entering.

With the exterior door closed and latched normally, check the top, both sides and bottom for visible gaps or a noticeable draft. Then open it and look for weatherstripping that is torn, flattened, painted over or missing. A damaged seal is a useful clue, but it is only part of the inspection.

Does the door scrape? Do you have to lift the handle or lean against the door to latch it? Is the clearance wider at one corner? Those signs can point toward a fit or alignment problem. The U.S. Department of Energy advises addressing loose hardware, including hinges and strike plates, before installing weatherstripping.

Here is a simple comparison check: close the door gently on a strip of paper at several points around the top and sides, keeping it away from the latch. Compare the resistance as you pull. A loose spot may reveal uneven contact; it does not tell you whether the seal or the door alignment is responsible.

If replacement is appropriate, match the existing seal’s profile and attachment method. Thicker is not automatically better. At the bottom, a compatible sweep or door-bottom seal must work with the threshold without dragging or making the door difficult to use.

Leave drainage openings and required ventilation paths clear. Persistent binding, water damage or a door that will not latch deserves professional attention.

This closes our three-part Comfort Without Guesswork series with a useful habit: observe first, choose the repair second. A better seal should make your home more comfortable—and leave the door working smoothly.

➡️ Before buying weatherstripping, use our six-step doorway inspection, compare repair options, and check the drainage, ventilation and operating details a good repair must preserve.

Cleveland’s remarkable postseason run came to a heartbreaking end Monday night, as the Guardians fell 7-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.

Just days earlier, Cleveland held a 2-1 series lead and stood two wins from its first World Series appearance since 2016. Instead, three straight losses ended the Guardians’ season and extended the franchise’s championship drought, which dates back to 1948.

The Guardians fell behind 3-0 early and struggled to generate offense against Tampa Bay starter Freddy Peralta. Cleveland managed seven hits but repeatedly missed opportunities to bring runners home.

Junior Caminero delivered a major blow with a two-run homer off closer Cade Smith in the seventh inning, stretching Tampa Bay’s lead to 5-1.

Cleveland mounted one final rally in the eighth, scoring twice on a bases-loaded walk and a hit batter to pull within 5-3. But Brayan Rocchio struck out with the bases loaded, ending the threat.

Yandy Díaz then crushed a two-run homer in the bottom of the inning, sealing Cleveland’s fate.

Despite the disappointing finish, the Guardians gave Cleveland plenty to celebrate. They won the AL Central, rallied from a 2-0 deficit to eliminate the Chicago White Sox in the Division Series, and reached the American League Championship Series.

For José Ramírez, manager Stephen Vogt and generations of Cleveland fans, the wait for another World Series championship continues.

But after a season filled with comebacks and postseason excitement, the Guardians reminded their fans just how much fun October baseball can be.

Mentor High School

Boys cross country: Five Cardinals rank among the seven fastest season-best performers in the Division I Boardman Regional field, according to OhioVarsity’s October 19 preview.

Vinny Klima leads Mentor at 15:43.0, followed by Corbin Ott (15:47.1), Gabe Tulenson (15:47.5), Carter Schaubert (15:51.8) and Shawn Castiglione (15:55.7). Just 12.7 seconds separate their best performances.

Fellow Cardinal runners Drew Maynard, Cody Klasch and Isaac Bogner also appear among the field’s top 25 listed times.

These are season-best times recorded at different meets—not results from one race or predictions of postseason finishes.

Girls volleyball: The Cardinals are scheduled to visit Strongsville on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m.

Lake Catholic

Boys cross country: Cougar runner Mason Panhorst is listed among the top 10 season-best performers in the Division III Madison District field, giving Lake Catholic fans another athlete to follow during the postseason.

Girls volleyball: Newly posted statistics add detail to the Cougars’ October 13 four-set victory over NDCL. Lola Loncar recorded 21 digs and six assists, while Ahnna Bergant contributed 11 kills and 17 digs. These figures recognize performances from that earlier match.

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