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Man driving 114 mph arrested after fleeing Mentor Police
A man driving a car clocked at 114 mph who eluded officers during an attempted traffic stop has been located and arrested by Mentor Police. According to a memo to Mentor City Council, at 9:51 p.m. April 19, an officer observed a speeding vehicle on Route 2 westbound that he clocked with radar at 114 […]
Perry girls 4×800 seeks to keep beat going amid turnover
It would have been easy for Perry’s girls 4×800-meter relay to not be laser-focused when it stepped on the track April 27 for the Mentor Cardinal Relays. Members of the quartet had run the night before at Harvey’s Dick Beeler Booster Invitational — not to mention running earlier in the meet schedule at Mentor.
Lake County commissioners approve CDBG funds for Willowick
The Lake County commissioners have unanimously adopted a resolution approving the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for the installation of a generator for the Willowick Senior Center and ADA curb ramp replacements for the Vine Street Corridor. The CDBG program provides federal funding to aid local communities address...
The Yard on 3rd to bring The Cookie Shot to downtown Willoughby
This year, at The Yard on 3rd in downtown Willoughby, patrons will be able to indulge in The Cookie Shot out of a chocolate chip cookie-shaped shot glass. “We’re known for giant solo cups with duckies floating on them,” said operating partner Katie Uninski. “Doing a shot of alcohol out of a delicious cookie shot glass is perfectly on brand for The Yard.”
Painesville Riverside rallies to top Willoughby South
Painesville Riverside fought to overcome a third-inning deficit for a 15-6 win over Willoughby South for an Ohio high school softball victory on April 29. Last time Painesville Riverside and Willoughby South played in a 13-0 game on April 19, 2023. In recent action on April 18, Painesville Riverside faced...
2 people overdose at Mentor bar
LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two people were rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon after they apparently overdosed at a bar. According to Mentor Communications Officer Ante Logarusic, the incident happened at the 306 Lounge in the 7700 block of Lakeshore Blvd. around 12:45 p.m. Firefighters were treating the victims...
Fairless names Perry varsity assistant Joe Moriarty as its new boys basketball head coach
Fairless High School has selected Joe Moriarty as its new boys basketball head coach, pending board approval. Moriarty spent the past 15 years coaching basketball at Perry. He served as a varsity assistant, head middle school and youth coach. Moriarty replaces Bryan Morrison, who coached the Falcons for three seasons. This article originally appeared on The Repository: Fairless names Perry varsity assistant Joe Moriarty as its new boys basketball head coach
Perry eighth-grader Emily Mechenbier records nation’s best middle school shot put throw
Emily Mechenbier has a lofty distinction to her credit with which even she is still trying to grasp. “It’s pretty exciting,” Mechenbier said. “I don’t really feel like it has sunken in yet.”. The Perry eighth-grader’s lofty distinction?. As the calendar shifts toward May, no...
Axe throwing, fried cheese, sap runs: Geauga County Maple Festival attracts massive crowd (photos)
CHARDON, Ohio -- Thousands flocked to the Chardon Town Square on a cloudy and sometimes rainy Sunday to celebrate the final day of the Geauga County Maple Festival. The annual festival, which was founded in 1926 to market Ohio maple syrup, kicked off on Thursday afternoon. Each day consisted of dozens of family-friendly events. On Sunday, attendees were able to enjoy pancakes in the park starting at 8 a.m., along with the one mile and five mile sap runs.
High school seniors earn $50,000 in scholarships during Mad City Money competition
A total of 45 area high school seniors have earned $50,000 in college scholarships in the annual Mad City Money Scholarship competition co-hosted by Mentor-based Cardinal Credit Union. From March 12 to April 17, five area high schools — Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, Lake Catholic, Eastlake North, Mentor and Willoughby South each co-hosted a simulated game […]
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