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 📰 Local News: 🏦 Council: Mentor to Modernize Roads, Signals in 2026, Pushes Forward on Short-Term Rental Plan

 📰 Council Declares October SUDEP Awareness Month

 📰 Mentor High Wrestler in Coma After Sudden Collapse During Training

👪 The Pet Corner: 🐶 Dog Treat Recall Issued Over Salmonella Threat

 🦮 Little Changes, Big Comfort: Helping Your Senior Dog Thrive

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Stefanski Surprised as Browns Trade Flacco to Bengals

 🏐 Mentor Volleyball Rolls Past Lorain to Stay Unbeaten in GCC

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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🏦 Council: Mentor to Modernize Roads, Signals in 2026, Pushes Forward on Short-Term Rental Plan

Mentor Council Approves Key Projects, Eyes Rental Reform

At its October 7 meeting, Mentor City Council approved financial and infrastructure legislation and advanced new local policies.

The city reallocated funds to cover staff severance and integrate a new grant, while a legal code amendment clarified the Law Director’s authority to appoint temporary assistants and outside legal help in specialized or conflicted cases.

Council declared October as SUDEP Awareness Month, honoring a state-level initiative to raise epilepsy-related awareness.

Infrastructure plans took center stage, with green lights for two state-supported projects:

• A $3M resurfacing of Mentor Avenue (beginning in 2026) - from Painesville Twp to Hopkins Road.

• A $1.4M traffic signal modernization at three intersections

A separate resolution amended the 2024 Community Development Block Grant to support a new generator at the Headlands Community Center and trail accessibility improvements at Wildwood Preserve.

The proposed ordinance regulating short-term rentals progressed to a third reading. It would lift the current ban and allow up to 32 rentals citywide under strict guidelines. The measure includes inspection requirements and lodging taxes to fund local improvements.

Council also discussed the ongoing odor issue in the Woodhill subdivision. Despite extensive sewer testing, the cause remains undetermined. Experts and agencies, including the Ohio EPA, are now involved.

Residents were reminded of seasonal programs: Halloween events at Wildwood Cultural Center (Oct. 24–25), expanded yard waste collection (Oct. 27–Dec. 12), and fire safety programs in local schools.

Finally, two new businesses were welcomed: Purple Lotus Yoga Studio and Pet Vet Well.

The next council meeting will feature the third reading of the short-term rental ordinance and other city updates.

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📰 Council Declares October SUDEP Awareness Month

At its October 7, 2025 meeting, the Mentor City Council formally recognized October as SUDEP Awareness Month through the unanimous passage of Resolution 25-R-116. The decision highlights the city’s commitment to raising public awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, a serious and often overlooked condition affecting individuals with epilepsy.

SUDEP occurs when a person with epilepsy, who is otherwise healthy, dies unexpectedly and without a clear cause found upon autopsy. It is the leading cause of death among people with uncontrolled seizures, claiming the lives of more than 1 in 1,000 individuals with epilepsy each year.

Raising awareness about SUDEP is considered vital because informed patients are better equipped to take preventive measures. Risk-reduction strategies include consistently taking prescribed anti-epileptic medications, maintaining regular sleep habits, scheduling routine medical checkups, avoiding alcohol and recreational drugs, and identifying personal seizure triggers. Additionally, some individuals may benefit from seizure detection and alert technologies.

Through this resolution, Mentor joins a broader effort to spread critical knowledge that may ultimately save lives. Residents and families affected by epilepsy are encouraged to learn more about SUDEP and how to minimize its risks by visiting the Epilepsy Foundation's website.

Source: cityofmentor.com

📰 Mentor High Wrestler in Coma After Sudden Collapse During Training

A 14-year-old freshman at Mentor High School remains in a coma after collapsing during a conditioning run over a week ago. Lucas McGee, a promising young wrestler, is on life support as doctors work to understand what caused his heart to stop.

Lucas collapsed while running with a teammate on September 29. His cross-country coach immediately began CPR, and paramedics from the Mentor Fire Department arrived within minutes. He was first taken to the Cleveland Clinic in Mentor before being flown to the main campus for critical care.

Doctors placed Lucas on a ventilator while searching for the cause of the cardiac event. He had a sore throat in the days prior and later tested positive for Rhinovirus. Medical teams suspect myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle caused by viral infections — may have been a factor.

Adding to the family’s concern is uncertainty about how the initial lack of oxygen may have impacted Lucas’s brain.

Known for his resilience on the wrestling mat, Lucas’s family is holding on to hope that his strength and faith will guide him through. The community has stepped up with fundraisers and support as his condition remains serious.

See the Full Story & Video at Fox8.com

🐶 Dog Treat Recall Issued Over Salmonella Threat to Pets and Humans

Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination. The bacteria can cause illness in both pets and humans. The affected products are 1-pound bags with a September 2027 expiration date, sold after September 23. Consumers are urged to stop using the treats, discard or return them, and sanitize all contacted surfaces. No pet illnesses have been reported, but the manufacturer has ceased production and launched an investigation.

Read More at the-sun.com

🦮 Little Changes, Big Comfort: Helping Your Senior Dog Thrive

Caring for Your Senior Dog: The Small Things That Make a Big Difference

As dogs age, the most meaningful support often comes from subtle changes — not sweeping ones. Here are a few under-the-radar ways to help your loyal companion thrive in their later years.

Start by tuning into their routine rhythms. Older dogs may not tolerate long walks, but they still crave consistency. Keep walk times, feeding schedules, and bedtime steady — predictability reduces stress and confusion, especially if mild cognitive decline begins.

Next, focus on temperature comfort. Senior dogs often struggle to regulate body heat. Add a cozy blanket in winter and a cool resting mat in summer — small touches that make a world of difference for aging joints and circulation.

Don’t overlook sensory enrichment. As hearing or vision fades, rely on scent-based toys, gentle brushing, and verbal reassurance to maintain connection and stimulation.

Finally, add wellness “check-ins.” Instead of waiting for annual vet visits, observe daily — changes in water intake, sleeping spots, or mobility often whisper what a senior dog can’t say.

Your dog doesn’t need drastic care changes — just patient attention, steady love, and a home that adjusts gently to their pace.

Read More: 7 Ways to Keep Your Senior Dog Happy

🏈 Stefanski Surprised as Browns Trade Flacco to Bengals for Fifth-Round Pick

Stefanski Caught Off Guard by Joe Flacco Trade to Bengals

The Cleveland Browns made waves this week by trading veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick — a move that even surprised head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Speaking to reporters, Stefanski admitted that the Bengals initiated the deal, reaching out to the Browns after losing quarterback Joe Burrow for the rest of the year. The trade happened quickly, catching the coaching staff off guard.

According to Stefanski, the decision was unexpected and not something the team had anticipated in its quarterback plans. While the Browns had recently benched Flacco in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel, they had still considered the veteran a capable backup.

The surprise nature of the trade has left the Browns with uncertainty at the backup quarterback position. Although rookie Shedeur Sanders is expected to move into the No. 2 role, Stefanski declined to confirm any depth chart changes, choosing instead to observe how the week unfolds in practice.

Despite Flacco’s underwhelming 1-3 record with the Browns — including a lone win over the Packers — the Bengals are betting on his experience to stabilize their offense. Ironically, his first start in Cincinnati will be against the same Green Bay team that handed him his only Browns win.

The Browns, meanwhile, have been praised for getting a draft pick in return for the 40-year-old, especially after his recent struggles. Still, with top-tier weapons like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins at his disposal in Cincinnati, Flacco now has one more chance to revive his career and potentially prove Cleveland wrong for moving on.

Read More at si.com

🏐 Mentor Volleyball Rolls Past Lorain to Stay Unbeaten in GCC

Mentor Cardinals Sweep Lorain to Remain Perfect in Conference Play

The Mentor Cardinals girls volleyball team continued their dominant run through conference play with a convincing 3-0 sweep over Lorain on October 7. The Cardinals controlled every set with scores of 25-14, 25-5, and 25-8, improving their overall record to 15-5 and remaining undefeated at 8-0 in the Greater Cleveland Conference (GCC), securing their spot atop the standings.

Mentor’s offense was led by Melody Garrett and Kayden McKinney, who each recorded 7 kills in the win. Garrett was a force from the service line, contributing to 22 total points and delivering 4 aces. Setter Addison Keeper also made a strong impact, scoring 19 points, dishing out 15 assists, and matching Garrett with 4 aces.

On defense, freshman Ava Garrett and McKinney anchored the back row with 7 digs each, helping Mentor accumulate 30 total digs. Vaiva Apanavicius added 10 assists, rounding out a well-balanced team performance that kept Lorain on their heels throughout the match.

With the postseason approaching, the Cardinals are peaking at the right time and look poised to make a deep run with their strong team chemistry and depth across the court.

Source: Google

🤣 Something Funny 🤣

Someone sign him to a contract now!

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