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5 Things You May Have Missed This Week

Bank robberies and NFL signings – it was a busy week in Mentor

Isn't life supposed to slow down in the summertime? Beaches? Barbecues? Vacations?

Well, there wasn't any slowing down in Mentor. Here's your weekly recap:

1.  the  on Mentor Avenue.

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(No, it isn't just you. Bank robberies are happening more frequently than they have in the past. Speaking of which,  in June was just indicted.)

Police procured security camera footage of the Home Savings robbers.  If they look familiar, call Mentor Police at 440-974-5760.

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2. And now for some good news.

Native son and  graduate Ricky Stanzi signed a four-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs that is 

3. Let's keep the good news coming:

A group of women are participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk. Collectively, they have raised more than $10,000 for breast cancer treatment and research.

You can  how the tragedy of breast cancer individually affected them all.

4. The , the Mentor school specialized to help students with autism, is on schedule to open October 1.

In the meantime,  of the renovations and update on the state-of-the-art technology its teachers will use.

5. Finally, don't forget to check out Advice from an Insufferable-Know-It-All.

This week, Columnist WJ Keach suggests ways in which a housewife can coax her mafia hitman husband with halitosis into the dentist's chair.


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