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📰 Headlands Best in State, Mentor Unemployment, Best Italian Food
Issue #092
In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
☁️ Mentor Weather - Mostly Sunny - Temps 44 - 47
🩴Ohio's Headlands Beach State Park Crowned Best in State by Reader's Digest
📈 Unemployment Rates Nudge Upward in Mentor and Ohio, Still Show Yearly Improvement
🚦ODOT Prepares for Traffic Surge During Ohio's Total Solar Eclipse
🐈 Special Section: Pet Corner🚨Authorities Seek Missing Olde English Bulldogge After Pet Store Theft
🐕 Available for Adoption - Lovable Louie
✅ Vote for the Best of Mentor 2024 -- Who is the Best Italian Restaurant in Mentor?
🤔 Trivia Question
🎉 Events and Entertainment
🤣 Something Funny
Mostly Sunny - Temps 44-47
🩴Ohio's Headlands Beach State Park Crowned Best in State by Reader's Digest
Photo by Cristofer Maximilian on Unsplash
As spring unfolds, bringing with it the promise of warm breezes and radiant sunshine, there's no better time to explore the great outdoors, especially the beach. Celebrating the arrival of longer days and the much-anticipated spring break, Reader's Digest has embarked on a quest to identify the finest beaches across the United States, presenting a curated list that highlights the top beach destination in each state.
Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor, Ohio, has been named the state's best beach by Reader's Digest. Located on Lake Erie, this natural beach is celebrated for its unique plant species, similar to those found on the Atlantic Coast, and its wildlife, including migrating songbirds and Monarch butterflies. This recognition places Headlands Beach among the top beach destinations in the U.S., offering a peaceful retreat near Cleveland.
Read More at iheart.com
📈Unemployment Rates Nudge Upward in Mentor and Ohio, Still Show Yearly Improvement
In Mentor, Ohio, the unemployment rate experienced a slight uptick of 0.2%, reaching 3.7% in February 2024. This figure, although slightly higher than the previous month, still shows an improvement from the 4.0% recorded a year ago. Similarly, Lake County witnessed a 0.2% increase in its unemployment rate, which now stands at 4.4%, up from 4.0% the previous year.
When compared to other Ohio cities with populations exceeding 50,000, Mentor boasts the lowest unemployment rate at 3.7%. Following closely are Lakewood at 3.8%, Columbus at 3.9%, and Kettering at 4.0%. Interestingly, Mentor's civilian labor force saw a reduction by 800 individuals, totaling 25,900.
On a broader scale, Ohio's state-wide unemployment rate also saw a 0.2% increase, reaching 4.4% in February 2024, compared to 4.2% in the same month the previous year. These statistics are derived from the February 2024 Civilian Labor Force Estimates provided by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, alongside the Office of Workforce Development and Bureau of Labor Market Information.
Source of this Story was cityofmentor.com
🚦ODOT Prepares for Traffic Surge During Ohio's Total Solar Eclipse
Next month's total solar eclipse is set to draw a massive influx of visitors to Ohio, with estimates ranging from 150,000 to 575,000 enthusiasts expected to witness this celestial spectacle. The eclipse's path of totality, spanning 124 miles wide, will traverse the state from southwest to northeast, enveloping cities like Dayton, Mansfield, Akron, and Cleveland in momentary darkness, while Cincinnati and Columbus will be just on the edge.
While the eclipse itself will last for only a few minutes, the aftermath could see major Ohio highways congested for hours as spectators make their way home. In anticipation, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has developed an interactive online map to predict traffic patterns and assist emergency responders in their planning efforts. This tool is not just for official use but also provides the public with insights into potential traffic hotspots.
ODOT's analysis, which incorporates data from past events and anonymized cellphone usage, offers a glimpse into the possible traffic scenarios with varying visitor numbers. The heaviest traffic is expected in the late afternoon of April 8, particularly in northwest Ohio, around Toledo and Findlay, as well as along major interstates like I-71, I-270, I-75, and I-77.
For those planning to experience the eclipse in Ohio, the advice is to exercise patience and come prepared. Recommendations include maintaining a full gas tank, carrying essentials like water and snacks, and considering a paper map as a backup for navigation. Additionally, state tourism officials are suggesting that visitors extend their stay to enjoy local attractions, thereby spreading out the traffic flow.
Read More at Dispatch.com
Experience the Interactive Online Map
🚨Authorities Seek Missing Olde English Bulldogge After Pet Store Theft
In a recent incident in Parma, an 18-year-old individual was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force for the alleged theft of an Olde English Bulldogge puppy from a local Petland store. Security footage captured the young man, identified as Markeze Terrell Mark Anthony Williams, removing the puppy from the premises. Despite the puppy's significant value, listed at $6,500 by Petland, it was not found with Williams at the time of his arrest. He has since been uncooperative with authorities regarding the puppy's current location.
Currently detained, Williams faces a felony theft charge with bail set at $40,000. His upcoming court appearance is eagerly awaited, as the case is poised to be reviewed by a grand jury for potential additional charges. In the meantime, law enforcement is seeking public assistance to locate the missing puppy and encourages anyone with information to contact Detective Joe Duganier.
WATCH or Read More About this Story at news5cleveland.com
🐕Available for Adoption - Lovable Louie
🍝Who is the Best Italian Restaurant in Mentor?
Click here or on the image above to nominate your favorite Italian Restaurant as the Best in Mentor 2024 by adding your vote in the comments of our Facebook post. If you prefer, you can also send us an email to: [email protected]
Winner to be announced next week so let your voice be heard!
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March 28th (Thursday)
March 29th (Friday)
March 30th (Saturday)
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt @ Mentor Community Recreation Center - 10am - 4pm - INFO - Help Scuba Bunny Find all the Eggs!
Ages 11-15 (10am-11am), Ages 6-10 (11am-12pm), Ages 3-5 (12pm-1pm), and Ages 6-10 (1pm-2pm)Easter Egg Hunt @ Kirtland Christian Fellowship @ 10am-12pm. FREE Event. - INFO
22nd Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt @ Shops by the Lake in Painesville. FREE Event. Starts at 10am - INFO
March 31st (Sunday)
April 1st (Monday)
Easter Monday Egg Roll 2024 - James A Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor - from 1-3pm. - INFO
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