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Mentor Public Library is remodeling the first floor of its Main Branch later this month - adding study rooms, renovating its teen area and replacing old furniture and carpet."The most common request we get is for quiet study rooms," Executive Director Cheryl Kuonen said in a news release. "We know it's a need, so it was always a priority for when we had the opportunity to renovate.

Would you know what to do if disaster happens?According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, planning ahead and being prepared gives not only individuals but neighborhoods the knowledge to remain sustainable and survive until first responders can arrive.

The 16th season of Lake County Captains baseball is in the books.It ended on Sept. 3 at Classic Park as the Captains beat the Lansing (Mich.) Lignuts, 3-2...On the field, the Captains finished 31-38 in the second half of the Midwest League season and 60-79 overall.

Willoughby Hills Public Library will host Valentino Zullo, from Kent State University, who will discuss the history of some popular comics. This special event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Sept. 8. The library is located at 35400 Chardon Road. For more information or to register, visit

The Painesville Railroad Museum on Sept. 22 will be hosting a garage sale, including model train pieces in addition to many household items.One of the supporters of the Museum has moved out of town and has donated many items from their home, according to a news release. Organizers have also received many new model train items that will be for sale.

It's been several months since Mentor city leaders labeled Great Lakes Mall a Community Entertainment District, in hopes of raising more interest in some vacant retail spaces.

An eight-member steering committee played a key role in making recommendations that went into a planning study on the future of the former Champion Farm property in Perry Township and Village.That report, formally known as the

With Ohio reforming the way drivers licenses are issued, many people, particularly married women and others who have had a legal change of name, are finding they need additional paperwork to renew or obtain a driver license.The need to make driver licenses and identification cards more secure and compliant with federal regulations means the Social Security card and birth certificate used in the past are no longer enough to prove identification for many.

Painesville continues to raise money for the construction of a new dog park.The latest fundraiser 'Bark for the Park' will be held Sept.

A former blighted hotel in Wickliffe has been completely transformed into a state-of-the-art assisted living facility. With construction nearing completion and inspections being finalized, Tapestry Senior Living Wickliffe at 28500 Euclid Ave.