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 📰 Local News: 🍂 Mentor Expands Fall Yard Waste Limit Starting October 27

 📊 City of Mentor Maintains Strong Industrial Presence Despite Vacancy Uptick

⛳ Tee Off This Winter at Black Brook with Special Seasonal Rates

👪 Food & Recipes: 🍎 Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dip Is the Fall Treat Everyone’s Talking About

 🥧 Pumpkin-Apple Caramel Hotdish: A Midwest Classic with a Fall Twist

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Cardinals Overpower Mustangs to Remain Unbeaten in GCC Play

 🏈 Lake Catholic Grounds Panthers in 26-0 Shutout Victory

 🤔 Trivia Question

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 🍂 Mentor Expands Fall Yard Waste Limit Starting October 27

The City of Mentor’s Yard Waste Program runs from the first full week of April through the second full week of December each year.

From October 27 through December 12, 2025, the weekly yard waste collection limit increases from 12 to 25 units to accommodate fall cleanup. Each unit counts as one bag, bundle, or container of yard waste.

To ensure collection:

• Each unit must weigh under 35 pounds.

• Branches may not exceed three inches in diameter and should be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled.

• Only biodegradable paper bags are accepted — no plastic bags.

• Reusable containers (up to 32 gallons) are allowed if labeled “YW” and have small drainage holes near the bottom.

Because of the higher seasonal volume, Waste Management will add trucks and staff to maintain service levels. However, pickup times may vary. Residents are asked to set out yard waste the night before collection day to avoid missed pickups.

For full guidelines, visit the Waste Removal and Recycling page or call Public Works at 440-974-5781.

Source: cityofmentor.com

📊 City of Mentor Maintains Strong Industrial Presence Despite Vacancy Uptick

Industrial Vacancy at 3.6% in Mentor for Q3 2025

Mentor’s industrial market remains strong despite a slight rise in vacancy during the third quarter of 2025.

According to the Cleveland 3rd Quarter 2025 Industrial Market Report by CoStar, the regional industrial market across eight Northeast Ohio counties totals roughly 454 million square feet, with an overall vacancy rate of 4.3%—unchanged from last quarter but one point higher than a year ago.

Lake County includes about 40 million square feet of industrial space in 1,344 buildings. Its vacancy rate climbed slightly to 2.6%, up 0.4% from both last quarter and last year.

Mentor continues to lead the county’s industrial sector, representing about 14 million square feet, or 35% of the Lake County total. The city’s vacancy rate reached 3.6%, up from 2.2% in Q2 and 1.7% a year ago.

The largest available spaces currently include:

• 8820 East Avenue – 174,550 sq. ft.

• 7800 Tyler Boulevard – 168,687 sq. ft.

• 8100 Tyler Boulevard – 147,973 sq. ft.

Even with this moderate increase, Mentor’s industrial market continues to outperform much of the region, maintaining solid occupancy and remaining a key driver in Lake County’s economy.

Prepared by the City of Mentor, Planning & Development Department – October 2025.

Source: cityofmentor.com

⛳ Tee Off This Winter at Black Brook with Special Seasonal Rates

Black Brook Winter Rates Now in Effect

Discounted winter rates are now in effect at Black Brook Golf Course from October 1 through April 14. Golfers can continue to enjoy the course throughout the colder months—if the weather’s good, we’re open!

Take advantage of great off-season pricing and book your tee time today at www.blackbrookgolf.com.

🍎 Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dip Is the Fall Treat Everyone’s Talking About

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dip: A Fall Favorite in Minutes

Celebrate apple season with a quick and flavorful treat—Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dip. Creamy, sweet, and spiced just right, it’s perfect for dipping apples or drizzling over ice cream.

With apple-picking trips often leaving pantries full, this simple recipe is a delicious way to use up extra fruit. Made with just a few ingredients and minimal prep, it’s great for last-minute gatherings or festive snacking.

Whether served at parties or given as a hostess gift, this dip adds a warm, autumnal touch to any occasion and is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Get the Full Recipe

🥧 Pumpkin-Apple Caramel Hotdish: A Midwest Classic with a Fall Twist

Blending the comforting warmth of pumpkin spice with the gooey richness of apple caramel, this Pumpkin-Apple Caramel Hotdish is a true Midwestern mash-up that delivers big on flavor. Inspired by the classic pumpkin spice bundt cake and the ever-loved apple crisp, this hotdish is both nostalgic and delightfully indulgent.

Whether enjoyed as dessert or a sweet morning treat, the Pumpkin-Apple Caramel Hotdish is the kind of seasonal recipe that feels right at home on any fall table.

Click here for the full recipe

🏈 Cardinals Overpower Mustangs to Remain Unbeaten in GCC Play

Mentor Dominates Strongsville, Stays Unbeaten at 7–0

The Mentor Cardinals continued their undefeated season with an emphatic 56–21 victory over Strongsville on October 3 at Jerome T. Osborne Stadium.

The Mustangs struck first with two quick touchdowns in the opening minutes, but Mentor’s offense quickly found its rhythm. Powered by a dominant offensive line, the Cardinals tied the game at 21 before storming ahead with 34 unanswered points to secure the win and remain atop the Greater Cleveland Conference (GCC).

Mentor’s offense was nearly unstoppable, totaling 606 yards, including 393 on the ground. Senior running back Jackson Farley led the charge with multiple touchdowns, while quarterback Brogan Jones threw for more than 200 yards and contributed key runs.

The Cardinals’ offensive line — featuring FBS commits Landry Brede (NC State), Jojo LoDuca (Navy), and Colin Prichard (Kent State) — paved the way for consistent production throughout the night.

After leading 27–21 at halftime, Mentor’s defense tightened up, shutting out Strongsville in the second half. Linebacker Carson Wolk and the defensive front contained Strongsville’s run game and set up several short fields for the offense.

Backups Braylon Callahan and Dominic Burns added late touchdowns to seal the victory.

The win improves Mentor to 7–0 (4–0 GCC) as the Cardinals prepare for Shaker Heights next week, followed by Lorain and Euclid to close out the regular season.

Mentor remains one of Ohio’s top Division I programs, showcasing balance, depth, and dominance on both sides of the ball.

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🏈 Lake Catholic Grounds Panthers in 26-0 Shutout Victory

Lake Catholic Shuts Out Elyria Catholic, 26-0, in Statement Win

Lake Catholic bounced back in a big way on Thursday night, blanking Elyria Catholic 26-0 in a dominant road performance that improved the Cougars to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in the North Coast Conference.

The Cougars struck quickly, with sophomore quarterback Max Pisano breaking free for a 54-yard touchdown run on the team's third play from scrimmage. Pisano added another score in the third quarter, finishing the game with 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Junior running back Danny Zmorowski complemented the attack with 96 yards on the ground and a one-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Behind a disciplined offensive line, Lake Catholic controlled the tempo and racked up 183 rushing yards overall—159 of them coming in the first half alone.

The defense was just as impressive. Lake Catholic stifled the Panthers throughout the night, holding them to 37 yards in the first half and keeping them off the scoreboard entirely. Elyria Catholic moved the ball into Cougar territory three times after halftime but couldn’t convert, thanks to a disciplined and physical defensive effort.

Special teams also made an impact. Gavyn Fredriks nailed a 26-yard field goal late in the second quarter, and the Cougars forced a safety on the ensuing kickoff to take a commanding 19-0 lead into halftime. A recovered backward pass by Joey Nagy early in the second half set up Pisano’s second touchdown and sealed the shutout.

The win marked a strong response for Lake Catholic following last week’s loss to Padua and sets the stage for a key home matchup against Walsh Jesuit on October 11.

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