The Mentor Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, March 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. Mentor Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week. Work sessions are not broadcast. Learn more. Mentor Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Documentation (Google Drive) The post Municipal Planning Meeting – Ma ..read more

The unemployment rate for the City of Mentor decreased 0.1% to 3.6% for the month of March 2024. One year ago, the unemployment rate was 3.5%. In Lake County, the unemployment rate decreased 0.2% to 4.2% for the month of March; one year prior, it was 4.0%. Among cities in Ohio with a population of 50,000 or more, Mentor has the lowest unemployment rate with 3.6%, Lakewood has the next lowest rate at 3.7%, Cleveland Heights has the third lowest rate with 4.0%, and Columbus has the fourth lowest rate at 4.1%. The City’s civilian labor force decreased 200 to 26,100. The State of Ohio’s unemploym ..read more

Are you 55 or older and looking to stay active, engaged, and connected? Look no further than the Mentor Senior Center! The Mentor Senior Center offers a variety of fun and stimulating activities, from fitness classes and social gatherings to educational workshops, travel, and ways to explore creative interests. Make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious meals – all in a welcoming and supportive environment. The Mentor Senior Center is hosting an Open House on June 20, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Prospective members are invited to tour the facility, enjoy delicious made-from-sc ..read more

James A. Garfield National Historic Site’s annual summer season begins Wednesday, May 1 and extends through Thursday, October 31, 2024. The site’s hours for this summer season are as follows: May 1-31: The Visitor Center and grounds—both self-guided—will be open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On Monday-Friday, public guided tours of the Garfield home will begin at 12 p.m. and be scheduled throughout the afternoon. The last tour of the day begins during the 3 p.m. hour. Please call ahead on the day of your visit for exact tour times, as they are different each day. On weekends and holidays in May, all ..read more

Country music superstar LeAnn Rimes will appear at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM as a part of the Mentor Rocks summer concert series. This special concert presentation is courtesy of Tour Lake County. Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter. She has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” mak ..read more

Smoke detectors play a crucial role in safeguarding our residents.  When a fire breaks out, every second counts. Having a working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and death. A new smoke detector can cost anywhere from $8 to $50 but the value that it provides is immeasurable. For Mentor residents who cannot afford to purchase a smoke detector, the Mentor Fire Department provides free ionization smoke detectors which can detect low-smoke fires faster than traditional photoelectric models. The Mentor Fire Department goes a step further by offering free installation servic ..read more

The City of Mentor will sell the following surplus property via internet auction.  They will be listed “for sale” at the Public Surplus web site, www.publicsurplus.com, Agency: City of Mentor, Categories: Motor Pool/Auto/Truck, Motor Pool Parts, Heavy Equipment Parts/General/Snow, Industrial Equipment, and Outdoor Equipment. Click Here to View Complete Listing of City Property for Sale The auction will begin at 8:00 a.m. April 22, 2024 and end 14 days later. Equipment will be available for inspection at the City of Mentor, 6645 Hopkins Road,  Mentor, Ohio 44060 during the hours of 8 ..read more

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Mentor Municipal Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on May 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor, to consider the issuing of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 1135.03 of Mentor’s Code of Ordinances to allow: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PET SHOP (GROOMING) AT 8827 MENTOR AVENUE, UNIT A, PP16-B-052-C-00-008-0 in the B-2, General Business District by The Spot Grooming, LLC., & CMR Realty LLC. CONDIT ..read more

Come one, come all, to the Block-a-Chip Mentor Cruise-In on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Mentor Civic Center Complex located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard. Mentor’s annual car cruise was first held in 2002 and attracts upwards of 800 vehicles and 2,500 spectators each year. All cars are welcome, from classics, street racers, vintage RVs from the 1990’s, to Scooby Doo’s groovy van, and more! Buckle up for a turbocharged treat as title sponsor Block-a-Chip presents a Super Car Showcase featuring exotic supercars from around the world. When hung ..read more

It’s going to be totally tubular as the Ohio National Guard’s 122nd Army Band returns to the Mentor Civic Amphitheater for a free performance on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM. This year’s theme is 80s Rewind so put down the Gameboy, put on your sweatbands, grab your Walkman, and let’s meet at the roller rink! You bring the big hair and a fanny pack full of quarters for the arcade, and they’ll bring the mixtape of the music that defined the 80s. Since 1944, the Ohio National Guard’s 122nd Army Band has been a staple of the musical tradition of the United States military in Ohio. Members ..read more