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 📰 Local News: 📰 Mentor Schools Expand Police Partnership to Boost Safety

 🚨 Mentor Resident Receives 54-Month Sentence in Child Exploitation Case

☑️ Ohio Launches Survey to Shape Future State Aging Plan

 📢 Local Business Spotlight: 📢 Pinnacle Life Practice Brings Holistic Health to the Heart of Willoughby & Beyond

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Pet Corner: 🐕🐈 Overcrowded and Out of Space: Ashtabula Animal Shelter Pleads for Help

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Williams Throws Career Gem, But Soto Spoils No-Hitter Late

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 📰 Mentor Schools Expand Police Partnership to Boost Campus Safety

Mentor Public Schools is expanding its School Resource Officer (SRO) Program to improve campus safety and strengthen community ties. Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, SROs will be placed in middle schools, with elementary schools to follow in 2026–27.

The program, established in 2003 with one officer at the high school, will now include more campuses through a continued partnership with the Mentor Police Department.

Officials say the expansion isn’t just about security but also building trust between students and law enforcement. Officers will regularly interact with students and staff, help identify safety concerns, and serve as a visible, supportive presence in schools.

Though SROs retain law enforcement authority, the goal is to avoid criminalizing minor student behavior. Disciplinary issues like student fights will typically be handled by school administrators.

The officers will work in schools during the academic year and return to standard police duties or training in the summer, maintaining their connection with the broader community.

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🚨 Mentor Resident Receives 54-Month Sentence in Child Exploitation Case

A Mentor man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges related to possessing sexually explicit material involving minors. The sentencing took place on July 28 in Lake County Common Pleas Court.

Scott R. Moss, 54, admitted to three counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor or impaired person, all classified as fourth-degree felonies. The offenses occurred between January 2020 and December 2024.

Investigators executed a search warrant at Moss’s residence on December 18, 2024, seizing multiple electronic devices including a smartphone, tablet, and laptop, which were used to store the illegal content.

Judge Jeffrey W. Ruple imposed consecutive sentences of 18 months for each count, totaling 54 months in prison. Moss was also fined $2,500 and received credit for one day already served. The court found him ineligible for community control, citing the prolonged nature of the offenses and the need to protect the public.

In addition to the prison term, Moss was classified as a Tier II sex offender, mandating that he register with authorities every 180 days for the next 25 years. He must also submit a DNA sample. Following his release, he will be under mandatory post-release supervision for five years.

☑️ Ohio Launches Survey to Shape Future State Aging Plan

The Ohio Department of Aging is preparing a new State Plan on Aging for 2027 through 2030, aiming to enhance the quality of life, health, and independence of older adults across the state. This strategic plan will serve as a guiding framework for programs and services that support aging Ohioans.

To ensure the plan reflects the true needs and priorities of the community, the department is encouraging widespread participation in a Statewide Needs Assessment Survey. This input will help identify key challenges and opportunities affecting older residents, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.

The anonymous survey features simple multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Responses will play a direct role in shaping the upcoming State Plan on Aging and ensuring that resources and services are aligned with what Ohioans value most in aging-related support.

Residents are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help make Ohio a national leader in aging policy and care.

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📢 Pinnacle Life Practice Brings Holistic Health to the Heart of Willoughby & Beyond

Blending movement, mindfulness, and education, a new Willoughby studio is helping Northeast Ohioans build better health—one meaningful step at a time.

On a quiet stretch of Euclid Avenue, in a modest studio filled with sunlight and the scent of essential oils, Jennifer moves through a familiar rhythm. She greets a class with warmth and presence, just before leading a group through a simple, self-healing technique known as the MELT Method. For many in the room, it’s a weekly ritual—part education, part empowerment.

This is Pinnacle Life Practice, a one-stop wellness space founded in 2024 and quietly reshaping the way Willoughby approaches health. Offering a diverse blend of services—from Reiki to stroke-recovery exercise classes—Pinnacle isn’t just a studio. It’s a hub for people seeking deeper understanding and better tools for living well.

A Practice, Years in the Making

Jennifer’s journey to founding Pinnacle began long before she signed a lease. As a young dancer, she was drawn to teaching movement even as she learned it. Later, her curiosity expanded—first to yoga, then Pilates, and eventually into the realms of Reiki, nutrition, and Ayurveda.

“I never set out to open a business,” she said. “I just kept learning what helped me feel better, and then I wanted to share that with others.”

Her vision for Pinnacle was simple: a place where others could access the same transformative tools she found helpful in her own life. That meant not just yoga or bodywork, but holistic education—accessible classes that explore everything from healthy habits to headache relief.

Something for Everyone

What sets Pinnacle apart is its commitment to accessibility and variety. The studio’s offerings include group classes, one-on-one treatments, and educational sessions—some of which are as short and affordable as a 30-minute talk on “5-Minute Health Hacks” for just $10.

Saturday mornings have become a local favorite. At 9 a.m., Jennifer leads an informal mini course on rotating health topics. At 10, the MELT Method class begins, teaching self-treatment techniques designed to reduce chronic pain and boost recovery.

“The MELT Method has been life-changing for some of our clients,” Jennifer said. “People come in with back pain, shoulder tension, or headaches, and start to see real changes.”

Another standout is the Wednesday night class “All Things Balance,” which targets strength, flexibility, and stability—especially important for aging adults.

Healing in Community

Beyond classes, Pinnacle aims to create a culture of shared learning. Clients are encouraged to bring a friend and even share appointments, making wellness more social and affordable.

One particularly meaningful program provides tailored movement sessions for stroke survivors, filling a gap in care once traditional physical therapy ends.

“There’s often a big question mark when PT ends—where do you go?” Jennifer said. “We wanted to be that next step.”

The studio also offers practitioner training for Reiki, extending its impact beyond individual treatments and into the wider wellness community.

Looking Ahead

As Pinnacle Life Practice approaches its second year, Jennifer hopes to deepen the studio’s local footprint with more community events and collaborations. For now, the focus remains on listening—both to the clients and to the evolving needs of a community hungry for real, lasting change.

“We’re not here to sell one-size-fits-all solutions,” she said. “We’re here to guide people to what works for them.”

A Simple Mission

Jennifer’s motivation remains deeply personal: to share the practices that improved her own health—and, in doing so, help others do the same.

“If we can help one person at a time live pain-free, with more freedom of movement and fewer symptoms of chronic illness,” she said, “then we’ve done what we came here to do.”

Pinnacle Life Practice
35104 Euclid Ave, Suite 105
Willoughby, OH 44094
www.pinnaclelifepractice.com
Facebook: Pinnacle Life Practice
Phone: 216-372-4445
Most services by appointment
Saturday morning series: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., every third Saturday of the month

🐕🐈 Overcrowded and Out of Space: Ashtabula Animal Shelter Pleads for Help

The Ashtabula County Animal Protective League (ACAPL) is overwhelmed after taking in 40 additional animals in a single day, pushing its population to 257—more than double the shelter’s intended capacity.

Currently housing 126 dogs and 131 cats, the shelter has run out of space. Dogs are confined to half-kennels, and crates with cats are stacked throughout the facility.

ACAPL is urgently asking for help through adoption, fostering, donations, and volunteering. Every adoption makes room for another animal in need, while fostering provides temporary relief for overcrowding.

Monetary donations help close the gap between the cost of care and adoption fees—about $250 per dog and $100 per cat, excluding medical needs. Essential items like Purina dog food, soft treats, bleach, and leashes are also needed and can be donated via Amazon or Chewy wish lists.

To help, contact ACAPL at 440-224-1222 or [email protected], or visit the shelter at 5970 Green Rd., Ashtabula.

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⚾ Williams Throws Career Gem, But Soto Spoils No-Hitter Late

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams came within two outs of a no-hitter Wednesday against the New York Mets, surrendering a solo home run to Juan Soto in the ninth inning of a 4-1 victory.

Williams threw a career-high 126 pitches over 8 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit, striking out eight, and walking four. After surviving a tough first inning with two hard-hit comebackers, he found his rhythm and retired 15 straight batters at one point.

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt let Williams chase history, but Soto ended the bid with a deep fly just beyond center fielder Angel Martínez. Hunter Gaddis recorded the final out, sealing a combined one-hitter.

The performance was Cleveland’s closest to a no-hitter since Carlos Carrasco’s near-miss in 2015. The franchise’s last no-hitter remains Len Barker’s perfect game in 1981.

Williams, enjoying a breakout season, owns the lowest ERA in the American League since early May. Wednesday’s game marked one of the strongest outings of his career — just shy of history.

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