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📰 Local News: 📰 Mentor E-Bike Rules Move Forward as Helmet Requirement Draws Public Feedback

🛶 More Time to Paddle: Mentor Lagoons Rentals Extended Through Sept. 27

🚇 Laketran Hiring More Than 20 Part-Time Drivers

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Mentor's proposed e-bike rules moved another step forward Sept. 1, but City Council has not adopted any of the three ordinances yet.

Council gave the proposals their second readings. They address passengers on bicycles and e-bikes, audible warnings when cyclists pass pedestrians, and helmet requirements for e-bike operators and passengers.

The helmet proposal drew the first public pushback.

One resident urged council to reconsider requiring helmets for all adults, noting that neighboring Mentor-on-the-Lake does not require them for riders over 18. He also suggested looking at eye protection and other e-bike safety measures.

The discussion also revealed an important complication: Mentor cannot simply write any e-bike rules it wants. The city's law director said Ohio law significantly limits what municipalities can regulate.

Ohio already has its own e-bike rules. State law divides e-bikes into three classes, with motor assistance ranging up to 20 mph for Class 1 and 2 bikes and 28 mph for Class 3. Ohio also requires helmets for Class 3 operators and passengers.

Council members indicated the three-reading process is giving residents time to weigh in before final action.

👉🏻 So where does Ohio law end and Mentor's proposed rules begin? Our full story breaks down the different e-bike classes, the existing helmet rules and why the city has limited room to regulate them.

Mentor Lagoons paddle season isn’t over after all.

The City of Mentor has extended paddle rentals through Sunday, Sept. 27, following what the city described as popular demand. The rental office and concession stand, originally scheduled to close after Labor Day, will now operate Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The last launch is at 5 p.m., two hours earlier than the 7 p.m. cutoff used during the regular season.

Mentor Lagoons Marina offers single and double kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats. Based on the city rates previously reported by Mentor Local Buzz, hourly rentals start at $10 for a single kayak or paddleboard, with double kayaks and canoes at $15 and pedal boats at $20. The city’s extension announcement did not announce any pricing changes.

Rentals are available at 8365 Harbor Drive, giving paddlers access to the protected waters and marked route through the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve.

Because the extension is weekends only and the final launch has moved to 5 p.m., arriving earlier gives visitors more flexibility. Calling ahead is also wise if weather is questionable or you want to confirm equipment availability.

Rental information: (216) 399-2347
Marina office: (440) 205-3625

👉🏻 Thinking about going? Our complete guide breaks down what changed for September, which rental gives you the most for your money, what to bring and what to know before heading to the Lagoons.

Laketran is looking for more than 20 part-time bus drivers, creating a sizable new employment opportunity for Lake County residents interested in professional driving — even if they don't already have a commercial driver's license.

The transit agency is recruiting for its next Paratransit Driver Training class and will hold a hiring event Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 2–6 p.m. Applicants who complete an online application before attending are guaranteed an interview. No paper applications will be accepted.

A CDL is not required to apply. Laketran says drivers earn $23.90 per hour after a 120-day probationary period. Candidates must pass a background check, drug test and ODOT physical and must be available to work any shift during Laketran's operating hours.

Laketran also lists paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, free uniforms, a shoe or boot allowance, and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and Ohio Deferred Compensation. Medical, dental and vision coverage and paid CDL training are listed among benefits available to full-time employees.

For Mentor-area residents considering a career change or looking for part-time work, the openings offer a relatively accessible route into professional transit driving without requiring a CDL at the time of application.

👉🏻 Want to know what the job involves, how Laketran trains new drivers and what applicants should consider before applying? We've broken down the details on our website.

When your mind is trying to remember every task, decision and unfinished detail, even an ordinary day can feel crowded. A simple reset can move some of that work out of your head.

Some days, your brain feels busy before anything especially difficult has happened. You are remembering the appointment to schedule, the email that needs an answer, the thing you meant to buy, the form on the counter and the decision you still have not made.

Individually, those tasks may be small. Together, they create a steady background hum.

One of the simplest ways to reduce that mental load is to stop asking your memory to hold everything. Choose one trusted place—a notebook, notes app, calendar or task list—and write down anything you are afraid you will forget. External reminders can make it easier to follow through on future intentions, especially when your attention is already stretched.

Then decide what each item actually needs. Do it, schedule it, deliberately postpone it or remove it. A clear “not now” is often easier to live with than reconsidering the same task five times a day.

Look for repeated decisions too. A few dependable meals, a regular grocery day, a set place for keys or a routine time for paperwork can eliminate small choices that otherwise keep returning.

Finally, notice what keeps entering your attention. App badges, alerts, newsletters and group chats may seem minor, but frequent interruptions can make an already-full mind feel even more crowded. Turn off notifications that do not need an immediate response.

Try a five-minute reset tonight: write down what keeps circling, identify the few things that truly matter, give each one a next step, and cross off anything you are carrying only because you never consciously decided to let it go.

A lighter mind does not require finishing everything. It begins with knowing what matters, what can wait and what no longer needs to live in your head.

👉🏻 Your mental list may be longer than the things you actually need to do. In the full Live Better edition, we’ll show you how to separate real responsibilities from self-created clutter, reduce the decisions that keep coming back and use a five-minute reset to decide what deserves your attention—and what you can finally let go.

The Guardians’ young lineup delivered a big night in Baltimore, and Cleveland came away with an important 9-5 win over the Orioles on Tuesday.

Travis Bazzana provided the biggest swing, launching a three-run homer in the second inning to give Cleveland a 5-0 lead. It was Bazzana’s 11th home run of the season. Brayan Rocchio later added a two-run single, while Jo Adell, Patrick Bailey and Petey Halpin also drove in runs.

The Orioles made things uncomfortable after Cleveland’s fast start. Baltimore scored five runs over the fourth and fifth innings, including a two-run homer from Pete Alonso, cutting the Guardians’ lead to one.

Cleveland’s bullpen shut the door from there. Tim Herrin earned the win with 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and the relief staff combined for seven strikeouts after starter Tanner Bibee allowed five runs over 4 1/3 innings.

The victory moved Cleveland to 74-72 and secured the season series against Baltimore. More importantly for Northeast Ohio baseball fans, the Guardians remained in possession of the final American League wild-card spot as the September playoff race continues.

Cleveland will try to finish the series with another win Wednesday, when left-hander Foster Griffin is scheduled to face Baltimore right-hander Shane Baz.

See the highlights at espn.com

Mentor’s girls volleyball team finished strong Saturday, September 5, defeating Aurora in four sets on the road. After splitting two close opening sets, the Cardinals pulled away 25–15 in the third and finished the match with a 25–22 fourth-set win.

In girls soccer, Mentor and visiting Mayfield were scoreless at halftime before the Wildcats scored the second half’s only goal to defeat the Cardinals 1–0.

👉🏻 See the set-by-set volleyball results and soccer scoring breakdown in our Cardinals roundup.

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