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📰 Local Shooting Victim is Critical, Voted #1 Nail Salon in Mentor

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In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

☁️ Mentor Weather - Cloudy and Cooler - Temp 58-60

 📰 Did You Know Mentor Has a Dedicated Radio Station, 1620AM for Traffic, Emergency Alerts and More?

 📰 Mentor's Retail Vacancy Rate Hits 7.1% in Q1 2024

 📰 Driveway Dispute Turns Violent: Man Critically Injured in Shooting

 📢 Locals Will Be Familiar With This, But For Newcomers to the Area, Consider This Your Introduction

 ⚾ Cardinals' Offensive Might Shines in Stellar Win Against Tigers

 🥍 Medina Dominates Over Mentor in High-Scoring Lacrosse Clash

🏠 Special Section: Health & Wellness 🏋️ Simplify Your Path to Wellness: 9 Effortless Strategies for 2024

 🥇 BEST IN MENTOR 2024 WINNER - Voted #1 Nail Salon in Mentor. Tryst Salon and Spa. Congratulations!!

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 🎉 Events and Entertainment

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Cloudy and Cooler - Temp 58-60

📰 Did You Know Mentor Has a Dedicated Radio Station, 1620AM for Traffic, Emergency Alerts and More?

The City of Mentor offers a unique and valuable resource for both residents and visitors through its dedicated radio station, 1620 AM, which broadcasts information specific to Mentor around the clock. This station is particularly useful for those traveling to the area, as it provides up-to-date information on events, and is a vital communication tool for traffic updates and emergency messages.

In addition to the radio broadcasts, Mentor actively utilizes social media platforms to disseminate traffic notices and emergency alerts. This dual-channel approach ensures that critical information reaches a broad audience, especially during high-traffic events or emergencies when traditional communication infrastructures, like cellular services, might be under strain. For such times, the radio station serves as a reliable alternative, offering continuous updates and important announcements to keep the community informed and safe.

📰 Mentor's Retail Vacancy Rate Hits 7.1% in Q1 2024 Amid Regional Shifts

The Cleveland area's retail landscape has seen some shifts in the first quarter of 2024, with Mentor, a city in Lake County, showing a unique trend in its retail space vacancies. According to the latest report from CoStar, the Cleveland region, encompassing multiple counties including Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Portage, Medina, and Summit, has a collective retail vacancy rate of 4.3% across approximately 202 million square feet of retail space.

Zooming in on Lake County, where Mentor is a significant player, the county holds about 18 million square feet of retail space across 1,415 buildings. Mentor alone represents a substantial portion of this, with 7.9 million square feet, accounting for 43% of the county's total retail space. While the county's vacancy rate stands at 5.8%, up slightly from the previous quarter, Mentor's vacancy rate is 7.1%, indicating a nuanced local market dynamic.

This rate in Mentor has experienced a slight increase from the end of 2023 but shows a decrease compared to the same quarter the previous year. The report also highlights the largest vacant retail spaces in Mentor, emphasizing the opportunities and challenges within the city's retail sector.

Read More on this Article see cityofmentor.com

📰 Driveway Dispute Turns Violent: Man Critically Injured in Wickliffe Shooting

In Wickliffe, Ohio, a confrontation in a residential driveway escalated into a violent shooting on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one man being hospitalized in critical condition. The incident unfolded when a 22-year-old man from Tennessee engaged in an argument with a 52-year-old man, leading to the latter being shot multiple times. The altercation occurred despite the men not knowing each other, with police suggesting they were at the location for unrelated reasons.

Authorities responded to the scene in the 1900 block of East 290th Street following multiple 911 calls. They discovered the victim on the sidewalk, providing immediate medical assistance before his transfer to University Hospital in Cleveland for advanced care.

The Tennessee man, now in custody but yet to be formally charged, was apprehended without incident in Willowick after police managed to establish contact with him. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday morning.

Read the Full Story at cleveland.com

📢 Locals Will Be Familiar With This, But For Newcomers to the Area, Consider This Your Introduction

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Cardinals' Offensive Might Shines in Stellar Win Against Tigers

The Mentor Cardinals boys baseball team secured a victory over the Cleveland Heights Tigers with a final score of 8-2. Demonstrating a strong offensive performance, the Cardinals amassed a total of 14 hits throughout the game, doubling the Tigers' tally of 7 hits. The Cardinals maintained their lead throughout the game, but it was their dynamic four-run spree in the sixth inning that truly sealed their win. Key players for the Cardinals included M. Vanhimbergen, who contributed three hits and a stolen base, and Zupancic, who impressed with four hits, 3 RBIs and a stolen base. Pitcher Nick Square played a pivotal role, commanding the mound for six innings where he allowed only five hits and one earned run while striking out seven players, earning the win for his team.

🥍 Medina Dominates Over Mentor in High-Scoring Lacrosse Clash

The Mentor High School lacrosse team faced a challenging match against Medina, concluding with a score of 11-2 in favor of Medina. This outcome adjusts Mentor's season record to 3 wins and 4 losses. The game, a significant event in Ohio's boys lacrosse scene, was closely followed by fans and sports enthusiasts on social media platforms.

🏋️ Simplify Your Path to Wellness:
9 Effortless Strategies for 2024

Elevate Your Health in 2024 with Minimal Effort

As we usher in the new year, enhancing our well-being doesn't have to be a monumental challenge. Incorporating minor adjustments into our daily routines can significantly boost our health. The team at NPR's health series, Living Better, has gathered insightful tips based on recent research to help us improve our health effortlessly.

  1. Daily Life Activities as Exercise: You don't need a gym membership to stay fit. Simple activities like sweeping, grocery shopping, or cooking can boost your active lifestyle through non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).

  2. Fiber-Rich Foods for Satiety: Enhance your diet with fermentable fiber found in oats, rye, and legumes to increase satiety hormones, aiding in weight management and reducing cravings.

  3. Embrace Small Joys: Engaging in brief interactions, appreciating nature, or indulging in small pleasures can significantly uplift your mood and overall well-being.

  4. Dopamine and Digital Detox: Understanding the role of dopamine in our craving for digital content or unhealthy foods can guide us in managing these impulses more effectively.

  5. Inspiration from Japan: Adopting aspects of the Japanese lifestyle, like prioritizing walkability and fresh food, can naturally steer us towards healthier habits.

  6. Creativity Against Loneliness: Engaging in creative activities can foster social connections and alleviate loneliness, enhancing mental health.

  7. Accessible Mental Health Support: Navigating the challenge of finding an affordable therapist is crucial for maintaining mental health, with various strategies available to find the right support.

  8. Reduce Ultraprocessed Foods: Identifying and minimizing ultraprocessed foods in your diet can combat health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

  9. Managing Body Pain: Incorporating short, frequent movement breaks can alleviate back and neck pain, especially for those spending extended periods seated.

By adopting these straightforward strategies, you can enhance your health and well-being without overwhelming effort.

Read the Full Article at NPR.org

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April 10th (Wednesday)

  • Famous Supply of Mentor Grand Opening Event - 9am - 2pm - INFO

April 11th (Thursday)

  • Victory Lane Church Rummage Sale - 9-5pm (April 11-13) - INFO

  • Needle Felting: Spring Babies! Wildwood Cultural Center @ 6pm - INFO

  • Mentor Municipal Planning Commission Meeting - 7pm - INFO

  • Karaoke & Wing Night! Emo/Pop-Rock - Nostalgia Lounge Arcade Bar in Mentor - 8pm - INFO

April 12th (Friday)

  • Victory Lane Church Rummage Sale - 9-5pm (April 11-13) - INFO

  • FtS MUSIC at Chagrin Tavern in Eastlake - 7pm - INFO

April 13th (Saturday)

  • Victory Lane Church Rummage Sale - 9-5pm (April 11-13) - INFO

April 14th (Sunday)

  • Blackbrook Audubon Welcomes Returning Avian Migrants - Witness the Arrival of Migrating Birds - in Mentor - 7:30am (Sundays April 14, 21, 18 & May 12 & 19) - INFO

April 15th (Monday)

  • “The Chosen” Season 4: Episodes 1-4 - Come and join us on Monday nights April 15, 22, 29, & May 6 @ 7pm. Popcorn is available! Hope Ridge UM Church 9870 Johnnycake Ridge Rd. Mentor. These episodes have been exclusively released to churches.

  • Broadmoor Bobcats vs. Area Coaches @ Mentor High School - Doors open at 6pm - Game time at 7pm - FREE EVENT. Donations (food or monetary) accepted - INFO

April 16th (Tuesday)

  • Boy Bands & Girl Groups Themed Trivia Night @ The Hooley Pub & Kitchen in Mentor @ 7pm - INFO

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