The Municipal Planning Commission of Mentor will meet on March 20 to discuss several development projects, including permit applications and zoning changes. Public input is welcomed.

Springfield Township Police Department announced the promotions of John Simms to Sergeant and Dan Beitzel to full-time officer, with Noah Wardle becoming detective.

The Port of Cleveland approves capital lease financing to save on sales tax for a $49.5M renovation of Cleveland's West Side Market. The renovation will feature modernizations and support for small businesses.

Cleveland reached a tentative deal with the police union for a new contract with a 9% pay increase over three years and additional benefits. The contract is pending approval.

Solon City Schools is hosting an event for potential bus drivers to test-drive school buses, addressing a driver shortage and offering benefits, including a starting wage of $19.77 per hour.

Cuyahoga County's Health Department and Hunger Network are hosting a drive to collect menstrual products for economically challenged women and girls in Cleveland.

Lorain calls for public input on the CAPER, detailing the use of federal development funds. A review period and a public meeting are scheduled for community engagement.

The mentors' unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in January 2025, a 1.0% rise from the previous year. This is lower than Lake County's 4.5% and Ohio's 5.3% rates.

The Cleveland Municipal Court is reopening on March 12 after a shutdown due to a cyber incident, with ongoing investigations and limited information on the breach.

Summit County Sheriff's Office received a $187,000 grant to combat opioid addiction in jail, employing an APRN as an Addiction Services Coordinator to enhance inmate treatment and recovery efforts.

Mentor seeks sponsors for its 2025 community events, emphasizing their importance for successful, free public gatherings. Potential sponsors should contact Ante Logarusic by March 21, with final payments by May 1.

The Mentor Police Department is warning locals, especially seniors, about the increasing number of scams targeting their savings. They cite examples of individuals who have lost large sums of money and advise on prevention and vigilance.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office honors Jen Kline for Women's History Month, celebrating her 23-year career, administrative skills, law enforcement family, running hobby, baking talent, and breast cancer survival.