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📰 Superintendent Outlines Strategic Vision as Mentor Proposes May School Levy

📰 New School-Hospital Partnership Brings Hands-On Training to Students

💇🏻‍♀️ Turning Social Media into Booked Appointments for Local Salons

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A woman is facing charges after her two young daughters were found wandering outside in near-zero temperatures in Mentor early Thursday morning.

Police responded just after midnight to the Extended Stay America hotel on Emerald Court after receiving a call about a young child alone in the parking lot. Hotel staff had brought the child, a 3-year-old girl dressed only in a sweater, inside to warm up. Authorities confirmed the family was staying at the hotel.

Inside one of the rooms, officers located the children's 36-year-old mother, who had been asleep and unaware that her children had left. Upon learning her 8-year-old daughter was also missing, a search was launched.

The older child was soon found near the Hampton Inn next door, wearing only a T-shirt and sneakers. Officers brought her into a heated police vehicle for safety.

Both girls were taken to TriPoint Medical Center for evaluation due to the extreme cold, but they were found to be uninjured.

Their mother was charged with child endangerment. Their father, who was reportedly dealing with a family emergency at the time, later arrived and took custody of the children. Authorities have not determined how the children were able to exit the hotel room unnoticed.

Mentor police issued a reminder to parents about the importance of closely supervising young children, particularly during dangerously cold weather.

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Despite frigid winter weather, Mentor Schools Superintendent Craig Heath addressed a full audience on January 27 during the annual State of the Schools presentation. Held at the Paradigm and hosted by the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce, the event focused on the district’s successes and plans for the future.

A key announcement: the district will pursue a 4.9-mill levy in May, pending board approval. If passed, the levy would raise $13.5 million annually, costing the average Mentor homeowner approximately $415 per year.

Chief Financial Officer Bill Wade explained that the district’s top expenses include salaries, benefits, special education, and facility upkeep. While cost-cutting efforts have been aggressive—closing buildings, redistricting, reducing staff, and securing grants—expenses still outpace revenues.

The district continues to achieve academically, recently earning 4.5 out of 5 stars on Ohio’s school report card. Heath also unveiled the district’s five strategic priorities, called the “Big Moves,” which include enhancing literacy, career pathways, and student wellbeing.

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Mentor High School has launched a hands-on sports medicine program, fully funded by University Hospitals, that gives 20 students real-world experience in medical procedures. The initiative allows students to explore healthcare careers, gain practical skills, and build professional connections without committing to costly college programs. The program reflects a broader effort to support student learning and career exploration through community partnerships.

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Helping Mentor & Lake County salons look better on Facebook & Instagram

A lot of local salons are amazing in person… but their Instagram or Facebook goes quiet for weeks at a time.

I’ve put together a new Salon Social Kit just for local hair salons in Mentor and Lake County: 100 ready‑to‑post graphics, captions, hashtags, and a simple posting plan so they can stay consistent without hiring a marketing agency.

For the launch, I’m giving a free mini pack (4 ready‑to‑post posts) to a few local salons who want to try it out.

Let’s help more of our local salons look as good online as they do in person.

High-Energy Band BIG IN JAPAN Returns to B ROX in Painesville

Painesville’s nightlife is heating up as the popular party band BIG IN JAPAN returns to the stage at B✮ROX Grill and Swill. Known for their high-octane performances and non-stop dance vibes, the band is set to deliver an unforgettable evening filled with hits spanning from the 1980s to today’s chart-topping tracks.

Guests can expect an energetic setlist packed with party anthems, covering everything from classic pop and dance rock to current Top 40 and hip-hop favorites. With a reputation for turning any venue into a full-on dance floor, BIG IN JAPAN is sure to keep the crowd moving all night long.

For fans of live music and lively atmospheres, this show at B✮ROX promises an electric night out in Painesville. More details about the band and upcoming performances can be found on their official website: www.BIGINJAPANBAND.com

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How could I be mad??? Get clean outside though… then we’ll dance!