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🤝 Mentor Leaders Head to U.K. to Attract Jobs and Global Investment

🚌 Laketran Unveils Top Bus Wrap Art Contest Design

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🥎 Lady Cardinals Ride Offensive Surge to Doubleheader Sweep

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Mentor’s new Fire Station 3 is moving ahead, shifting from design to construction preparation. The 21,116-square-foot facility will rise at 8091 Plaza Boulevard, at the corner of Plaza Boulevard and Johnnycake Ridge Road.

The station will be built near the former Sears site at Great Lakes Mall, now being demolished, replacing older structures with a modern, single-story emergency response hub designed by App Architecture.

A key feature is a new training tower, allowing local firefighters to conduct specialized drills in the city instead of traveling elsewhere.

The city is selecting a construction team through a bidding process that remains on schedule. A mandatory contractor meeting is set for April 16, 2026, at City Hall, with final bids due by May 15. Bidders must have experience with large-scale projects, particularly recent fire stations, and meet Ohio’s prevailing wage requirements.

Once complete, Fire Station 3 will serve as a modern base for first responders in a busy area, providing the space and tools needed to support the Mentor community for years to come.

Source: cityofmentor.com

Mentor officials will be traveling to the United Kingdom for meetings on April 23 aimed at fostering long-term economic ties with Coventry and Warwickshire. This strategic mission focuses on showcasing Mentor as a premier destination for UK investors and exporters looking to establish a footprint in the United States. Local leaders view this outreach as the beginning of a fruitful partnership that will create direct pipelines for international business exchange. 

By engaging directly with officials in the West Midlands, the delegation intends to highlight the specific industrial and commercial advantages Mentor offers. This initiative moves beyond simple networking, aiming to secure concrete commitments for future trade and investment. For residents, these international missions represent a proactive approach to economic stability and job creation through diversified foreign investment.

The city’s participation underscores its role as a regional leader in economic development. As these relationships formalize, local businesses may see new opportunities for export, while the community benefits from the arrival of global firms. This trip marks a significant step in positioning Mentor as a globally connected hub for innovation and industry. Residents can expect further updates as these international discussions transition into local economic results.

Source: insidermedia.com

Laketran has announced Ava Passalacqua of Riverside High School as the winner of its annual bus wrap art contest.

The competition invited students to create designs highlighting Ohio’s historical contributions, transforming transit buses into moving displays of community pride. The winning artwork will be applied as a full-vehicle wrap and seen across Laketran routes.

The program connects local schools with public transit while promoting regional history through art. The newly wrapped bus will soon be in service, offering riders a creative and educational visual experience.

Source: laketran.com. See this Facebook Post to See Actual Bus with Design

Mortgage rates edged lower, offering modest relief to borrowers as markets showed signs of stabilization. The 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.317%, while the average 30-year mortgage rate hovered near 6.37%, creating a slightly more favorable borrowing environment.

A sharp drop in oil prices helped ease inflation concerns, reducing pressure tied to energy costs and contributing to calmer market conditions.

Markets reflected a mixed but steadier tone. The Dow and S&P 500 posted small declines, while the Nasdaq saw a slight gain. Investor sentiment improved but remained cautious, signaling ongoing uncertainty.

The Federal Reserve continues to influence the outlook. Some policymakers are still considering additional rate hikes this year, and upcoming economic data could shift expectations, making the current dip in rates potentially short-lived.

For now, borrowers may find a window to lock in rates, though major declines appear unlikely without clearer signs of cooling inflation. Mortgage rates are expected to remain in the low-to-mid 6% range in the near term.

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6928 Chairmans Ct., Concord Township, OH 44060
3 Beds, 3 Bath, 4,073 Sqft. 0.51 Acre Lot
Sale Price $575,000
Listed by: Judie Crockett Brokered by Howard Hanna - Mentor
Link to Property Listing

8260 Windham Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 2.5 Bath, ???? Sqft. 0.40 Acre Lot
Sale Price $384,900
Listed by: Thomas Coyle, Agent Brokered by Platinum Real Estate
Link to Property Listing

6019 Jane Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 2.5 Bath, 2,754 Sqft. 0.34 Acre Lot
Sale Price $349,900
Listed by: Shawna Izar Brokered by Howard Hanna - Chesterland
Link to Property Listing

7440 Ohio St., Mentor OH 44060
4 Beds, 2 Bath, 1,723 Sqft. 0.49 Acre Lot
Sale Price $275,000
Listed by: Timothy M. McMahon Brokered by Pwg Real Estate, Llc.
Link to Property Listing

8141 Dartmoor Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1,781 Sqft., 8,002 Sqft Lot
Sale Price $250,000
Listed by: Joan Elflein Brokered by Ohio Broker Direct
Link to Property Listing

Link to All the Home Listings in 44060 (170 in Total) in Zip Code 44060

Cleveland endured a tough loss in Atlanta, falling 13-1 as its pitching staff struggled to slow a relentless Braves lineup that produced 19 hits.

Starter Tanner Bibee was hit hard, allowing a career-high eight runs in less than five innings. Atlanta stayed on the attack throughout, with Dominic Smith delivering a two-run homer and Jorge Mateo collecting four hits.

Chris Sale kept Cleveland’s offense largely quiet over six innings. The Guardians’ only run came on a solo homer in the sixth, while rookie Chase DeLauter stood out by reaching base three times.

The Mentor Lady Cardinals powered past Perrysburg with a 16-10 win in game one, setting a season-high in runs. Kathryn Bouffard led the offense with two home runs, while Peyton Willis went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a stolen base. Mentor totaled 18 hits in the game, continuing their strong trend when producing offensively.

In game two, Mentor completed the sweep with an 8-5 victory. After a close start, the Cardinals pulled away with four runs in the sixth inning.

Ireland Rainey went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, while Gabi Dadante also had three hits and scored twice. Bouffard added two more hits, and Allie Dugach contributed at the plate and earned the win, pitching a complete game while allowing five runs. With the sweep, Mentor improves to 4-5 and will face Brunswick today.

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 130-117 to wrap up the regular season. The Cavs will face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs starting on Tuesday April 14.

Lake County Captains defeated the Dayton Dragons 7-4 on Sunday.

The Mentor Cardinals baseball team lost to the Jackson Polar Bears on Saturday by a score of 10-3. Mentor’s record drops to 1-5 on the season.

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