☁️ Weather: Cloudy, Windy & Frigid w/spotty snow shower - Temps 11-13 (Wind Chills -4 to -14)

📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!

📰 Local News: 🧊 Cold Weather Advisory: Wind Chills to Drop as Low as -15°F

📰 2026 Mentor Event Sponsorships Now Open for Businesses and Brands

📰 Mentor Awards Bid for Blossom Drive Sewer Project to TK Excavating

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Event Spotlight: 🗓️ Tiny Tots Storytime Brings Frosty Fun to Wildwood Manor

🏈 Sports: 🏈 Jesse Minter Withdraws from Browns HC Search, Leaving Four Finalists

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Cold Weather Advisory in Effect: Friday Morning – Saturday Morning

A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the entire area from Friday morning through Saturday morning. Wind chill values are expected to drop between -10°F and -15°F, creating dangerous conditions.

🥶 Risk of Frostbite & Hypothermia:
Prolonged exposure to these temperatures can cause serious health issues. Please take precautions to stay safe.

Safety Tips:

Stay informed and take steps to protect yourself and others from the extreme cold.

The City of Mentor is excited to offer a full lineup of family-friendly events in 2026 that bring the community together and highlight why Mentor remains one of Northeast Ohio’s best places to live, work, and play.

In 2025, over 150,000 people attended free city-hosted events—from energetic Mentor Rocks concerts to intimate art receptions at Wildwood Cultural Center. These moments were made possible thanks to generous support from our corporate sponsors.

Whether you're a large brand or small business, Mentor’s sponsorship program provides valuable exposure to a loyal and engaged audience. With events ranging from concerts to festivals, there’s an option to match your marketing goals.

Our experienced team works hard to ensure each event is well-executed and that sponsors receive high-value recognition throughout the season.

📥 Download the 2026 Mentor Event Sponsorship Packet to view available packages and benefits.

📅 Deadlines to Know:

📞 To reserve your spot or learn more, contact:
Ante Logarusic, Communications Officer
(440) 974-5794 | [email protected]

Opportunities are limited and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun!

Mentor Council Approves Contract for Blossom Drive Sewer Upgrade

Mentor City Council has approved a construction bid for a long-anticipated sewer improvement project on Blossom Drive. The contract was awarded to TK Excavating and Grading LLC of Girard, which submitted the lowest of 11 bids at $162,847—well below the city’s estimated construction cost of $220,000.

The project, designed to improve stormwater flow, involves replacing an existing undersized 8-inch storm sewer with a more efficient 12-inch pipe along the eastern portion of Blossom Drive. The new sewer line will also be extended westward to the intersection with Parker Drive.

Additional work includes installing catch basins in the tree lawn, regrading surrounding areas to ensure proper drainage, and repairing driveway aprons and road surfaces impacted during construction.

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) is contributing $100,400 in state funding, covering up to half of the total project cost.

Construction is expected to be completed by June 30.

Blossom Drive is located off Little Mountain Road, just south of Mentor Avenue and near the Wildwood Cultural Center.

Tiny Tots Storytime: Frosty the Snowman Fun at Wildwood Manor House

Celebrate the magic of winter with your little one at a whimsical Frosty the Snowman-themed storytime, specially designed for children ages 1 to 4 with an adult. This playful program invites you to dive into seasonal fun with a lively reading of Frosty the Snowman, hands-on crafts to build your own Frosty, and sensory bins filled with frosty textures to explore.

The fun doesn’t stop there—kids can enjoy interactive games like “Pin the Nose on Frosty” and a snowball toss, perfect for burning energy and sparking laughter. Each session is packed with stories, art projects, sensory activities, and opportunities to explore the charming Wildwood Manor House.

This engaging class is the perfect way to learn, laugh, and make magical memories together.

🗓️ When:
Today @ 11am- 12pm

📍 Location:
Wildwood Manor House
7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor, OH

💲 Cost:
Mentor Residents: $12
Nonresidents: $15

📞 To register or create an account:
Call Wildwood Cultural Center at (440) 974-5735.

💻 Already have an account? Register online:
Register for Frosty the Snowman Storytime

Browns Narrow Head Coach Search as Jesse Minter Withdraws

The Cleveland Browns' head coaching search is down to four finalists after Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter withdrew from consideration. Minter and the team mutually agreed to cancel his second interview, as he focuses on other openings he sees as more promising. He has already had second interviews with teams like the Raiders and Ravens.

His decision follows former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who canceled his interview to join the Chargers as offensive coordinator.

Remaining candidates are Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, and Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.

Schwartz and Monken have completed second interviews. Schwartz, the only finalist with head coaching experience, has turned the Browns’ defense into one of the league’s best. The team hopes to keep him as defensive coordinator if he isn’t promoted.

Monken, Cleveland’s former offensive coordinator, helped Lamar Jackson earn a second MVP in Baltimore. If hired, Monken may retain Schwartz and build out his offensive staff.

The Browns are also intrigued by Udinski and Scheelhaase, two rising young coaches. Udinski, just 30, would be the youngest head coach in NFL history. Scheelhaase, praised for his leadership, will be available after Sunday’s NFC Championship Game.

Cleveland is open to hiring a younger coach with veteran support. One more diverse interview is also required to meet the NFL’s Rooney Rule.

With finalists set, the Browns are balancing experience and potential as the decision nears.

It was him mom… 😄