Daily editionFriday, October 9th, 2026
Good morning, Mentor.
The 5AM Mentor Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Government
City officials said construction of the long-planned Mentor Marsh observation tower will be completed in November.
The 95-foot structure near the main Mentor Lagoons trailhead will include an ADA ramp, stairs, and a 25-by-25 viewing deck with panoramic marsh and Lake Erie views.
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Lake County appointed Christian Courtright as dog warden.
He will start Oct. 30 and brings over 20 years of experience in Texas and Ohio— managing shelter operations and enforcing animal laws.
Cleveland.comRead more