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🏘️ Fresh Home Listings Around Mentor This Week

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MENTOR, Ohio — Residents in one Mentor neighborhood are continuing to demand answers over a lingering odor problem that city officials admit still has not been resolved after more than a year of complaints.

During Tuesday night’s Mentor City Council meeting, council members discussed ongoing frustrations from residents who say unpleasant smells continue to impact their neighborhood despite investigations involving utility officials, county agencies, and the Ohio EPA.

Councilman Krueger said residents are increasingly frustrated with the lack of clear answers and believe progress has stalled.

“It’s over a year and the residents down there are still getting the smell,” Krueger said during the meeting.

Officials indicated there are still questions surrounding the exact source of the odor. While there appears to be suspicion involving sanitary or industrial-related causes, council members acknowledged no definitive public explanation has been provided yet.

The discussion also revealed that the Ohio EPA may be involved in broader permit reviews and potential compliance issues connected to at least one unidentified business.

Council members said they hope to provide residents with a more detailed statement from city utility officials at an upcoming meeting.

For affected homeowners, the concern goes beyond inconvenience. Residents have repeatedly raised concerns about quality of life, outdoor activity disruptions, and uncertainty about what exactly they may be breathing on certain days.

MENTOR, Ohio — Mentor officials say FirstEnergy is planning electrical infrastructure upgrades in parts of the city after years of resident complaints about outages and reliability problems. The improvements are aimed at reducing storm-related outages and improving service in neighborhoods affected by aging equipment and heavy tree coverage.

Residents have expressed frustration over repeated power interruptions, spoiled food and communication during outages. Officials encouraged homeowners to continue reporting recurring outage issues so problem areas can be prioritized as planning and assessments continue.

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — A statewide human trafficking operation led by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office resulted in 122 arrests across 15 counties, including cases tied to Willoughby.

During the May 13-20 operation, authorities arrested 38 people on felony charges involving prostitution, trafficking, attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and drug offenses. Another 84 people were charged with solicitation-related crimes.

Investigators executed search warrants at suspected massage parlors, including Oriental Spa in Willoughby, where about $30,000 was seized.

Source: fox8.com

CORRECTION TO THE NEWSLETTER: We mentioned in our newsletter yesterday that Coach Eric Starkey coached at the high school but that is incorrect he coached at Memorial. We apologize for the error.

Selling One Home While Buying Another? Here’s What to Know

For many homeowners in Mentor, Ohio, moving isn’t about leaving town—it’s about finding the next right fit within the community.

Maybe the kids have moved out and the house suddenly feels too large. Maybe a growing family needs more space. Or maybe homeowners simply want a different neighborhood, ranch layout, or lower-maintenance property.

But moving within Mentor can create one major stress point:

—- trying to sell and buy at the same time.

And honestly, this is where many people feel overwhelmed.

One of the biggest fears homeowners face is timing:

The good news is that today’s housing market has become a little more manageable than the frenzy years, giving many buyers and sellers more flexibility than they had a few years ago.

One strategy many local homeowners are using right now is preparing their current home early—even before actively searching. That means:

That preparation creates options later.

Another important shift in today’s market: buyers are becoming more selective, which means homes that are clean, well-maintained, and realistically priced tend to stand out more than ever.

And increasingly, local homeowners are discovering that moving doesn’t always require finding a “dream home.” Sometimes the smartest move is simply finding a home that better fits the next stage of life while keeping monthly costs comfortable.

The homeowners experiencing the least stress right now usually aren’t the ones perfectly timing the market.

They’re the ones planning ahead before they ever put the first sign in the yard.

👉🏻 Our full website article explores how Mentor homeowners are coordinating home sales, managing timing concerns, reducing moving stress, and making smarter transition decisions in today’s housing market.

From lakefront luxury homes to more practical family-friendly options, here’s a quick look at several new listings that recently hit the market in the 44060 area.

8933 Mountain View Dr., OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: This luxury Mentor estate combines 7 bedrooms, upscale entertaining space, and a private 1.95-acre setting in a highly desirable location.
7 Beds, 5.5 Bath, 6,870 Sqft. 1.95 Acre Lot
Sale Price $999,000
Listed by: Nicholas J. Huscroft Brokered by Chosen Realty
Link to Property Listing

7780 Clydesdale Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: Nearly new 2025-built home in Mentor stands out for its upgraded open-concept design and prime location in the sought-after Brookview Reserve community.
5 Beds, 2.5 Bath, 3,198 Sqft. 5,471 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $695,000
Listed by: Sara Gilliam Brokered by Howard Hanna - Mentor
Link to Property Listing

8081 Parkcroft Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: Updated ranch home in Mentor stands out for its upscale finishes, bright open layout, and access to Newell Creek’s pool, clubhouse, and trails.
3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1,814 Sqft. 8,420 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $499,999
Listed by: Ricardo Simonelli Brokered by Keller Williams Chervenic Rlty
Link to Property Listing

9249 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: Ranch home in Mentor stands out for its peaceful nearly one-acre setting, double-sided fireplace, and spacious move-in-ready layout near Lake Erie.
3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1,892 Sqft. 0.91 Acre Lot
Sale Price $364,900
Listed by: Heather Gildersleeve Brokered by Howard Hanna - Mentor
Link to Property Listing

4841 Marigold Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: This rehabbed home in Mentor Headlands stands out for its spotless feel, extensive renovations, and location near the beach and waterfront district.
4 Beds, 1.5 Bath, ???? Sqft., 0.25 Acre Lot
Sale Price $229,900
Listed by: Jonathan Gregory Brokered by Exp Realty, Llc.
Link to Property Listing

Link to All the Home Listings in 44060 (211 in Total) in Zip Code 44060

The Cleveland Guardians stayed hot Sunday, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 at Citizens Bank Park for their eighth win in nine games.

Steven Kwan opened the scoring with an RBI single in the fifth inning before former Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins delivered a two-out RBI double in the sixth to extend Cleveland’s lead to 2-0. Travis Bazzana added insurance with a solo blast in the eighth, his third homer of the season.

Guardians starter Parker Messick earned the win after allowing five hits over 5 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out six. Cade Smith closed the game with a perfect ninth inning for his MLB-leading 18th save.

See the Highlights at espn.com

The Lake County Captains rolled to a 10-0 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts on Sunday behind dominant pitching and timely hitting.

Starter Rafe Schlesinger tossed five scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out nine. Lake County’s bullpen completed the shutout.

The Captains broke the game open in the third inning when Luke Hill ripped a three-run double to score Jace LaViolette, Aaron Walton and Nolan Schubart for a 3-0 lead.

Jace LaViolette added a solo homer in the sixth, his eighth of the season, extending the lead to 6-0. Lake County capped the scoring in the eighth when Aaron Walton launched a grand slam to left-center field, scoring Tommy Hawke, LaViolette and Dean Curley.

Lake Catholic lost a narrow 12-11 playoff game to Hawken on Thursday. Claire Gibbons scored four goals, while sophomore Maddie Gibbons added three goals, one assist, five ground balls and strong draw control play. The Cougars finished the season 11-9.

Claire Gibbons paced the Cougars’ offense with four goals. Sophomore Maddie Gibbons delivered another standout performance, recording three goals and one assist for four total points on four shots on goal. She also contributed defensively with five ground balls and a caused turnover.

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