Two Ohio hospitals celebrate the births of their first babies of 2025 just after midnight, bringing joy to the families and embodying hope for the New Year.

Mentor Chill Out event on January 18, 2025, invites chefs for a chili cook-off at Mentor Civic Center Park with categories like People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice.

The debate over the Geauga County dog warden's future continues. Despite tension between officials and the community, a unanimous vote was taken to fund shelter improvements.

Akron City Hall will close on December 25 and January 1, with delayed trash/recycling services. Extra holiday trash can be placed curbside without charge, and the city offers a Christmas tree mulching program.

The Mentor Chill Out, set for January 18, 2025, offers winter activities like sledding and an ice rink, a Half-K Donut Dash, live ice carving, crafts for kids, food trucks, and fireworks to end the day.

A transformer blowout caused a power outage in Lakewood and parts of Cleveland, affecting over 8,000 residents. Power was largely restored by 8 a.m. Schools closed due to the incident.

The City of Mentor has lifted the Snow Emergency and Parking Ban following effective snow management on main roads and collaborative efforts with Lake County and the ODOT.

Mentor, Ohio, is accepting proposals for a $2 million Civic Center Recreation Waterslide project, with bids due by December 20, 2024, and completion expected by May 23, 2025.

The family of Davion Flanagan, who died in a car crash, established a scholarship for aspiring barbers in his honor, with the first award given to Melissa Aviles.

Lakewood reintroduces rock salt distribution for residents to combat winter ice, allowing up to 5 gallons per household.

The City of Mentor outlines measures to reduce waterway pollution in winter, suggesting less salt use, sweeping up excess, using alternatives like sand, picking up pet waste, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

The City of Mentor has extended its yard waste collection to December 20 due to a snowstorm. After a temporary halt on December 9, collections resumed on December 9.

Mentor's annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on December 3 at the Mentor Municipal Center. It will feature holiday music, Santa Claus, and light refreshments.