Obama Mentions Mentor in Acceptance Speech

During his speech in Chicago, Obama discussed a family he met while campaigning in Mentor

Just days after he campaigned in Mentor, President Barack Obama gave the city a shout-out Wednesday morning in his acceptance speech. While discussing his "Obamacare" initative, Obama gave a brief account of meeting Kevin Potter, a Kirtland man he met while visiting Mentor. Potter's daughter 3-year-old daughter, Erin, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2007. When Potter introduced Obama at his Mentor High School rally, he said Obamacare saved the girl's life. Here's what the President said, as transcribed by Fox8.com: "I saw it just the other day in Mentor, Ohio where a father told the story of his eight-year-old daughter whose long battle with leukemia nearly cost the family everything ... Had it not been for the health …

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City Manager Ken Filipiak Reflects on a Busy Week in Mentor

Filipiak talks about the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and the cost associated with President Barack Obama's visit

Following the passage of ordinances regarding inter-fund transfers and road projects near centerpiece properties, City Manager Ken Filipiak offered reflections on a hectic week in Mentor. "With the remnants and impact of Hurricane Sandy — it certainly had an impact on Lake County and the City of Mentor — as well as the presidential visit last Satruday, it's been a very busy week in Mentor," Filipiak said. "We just wanted to thank the public for their patience and community spirit shown. "There were a great number of inconveniences that our residents had to incur as a result of both of those events." During the city manager's report Monday at the Mentor City Council meeting, Filipiak said no deaths or major injuries were reported during the…

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VIDEO: President Obama Rallies in Mentor

Watch this video of a portion of President Obama's event at Mentor High School

President Barack Obama Campaigns at Mentor High School

More than 4,000 supporters pack the school's gymnasium in support of the incumbent

President Barack Obama's visit to Mentor High School began with a "Go Cardinals" and ended with a request for the audience to hit the polls on election day. "Turn out on Tuesday for me," Obama said to a gymnasium full of supporters. According to Mentor Deputy Fire Chief Robert Searles, 4,010 people attended the President's rally. They packed lines around the school's gymnasium entrance well into the 11 a.m. hour. Obama took the stage shortly after noon and spoke for about 29 minutes. Familiarity was a prevailing theme in his speech. "After four years as president, you know me," he said. "You know what I believe. "You know I will fight for you." For examples, he cited ending the war in Iraq, the auto industry bailout and his recent …

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SharEd

4:38 pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012

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SAT Testing at Mentor High School Canceled Following Obama Announcement

Testing was to last from 8 a.m. to 12:45; students will be notified by SAT

SAT testing tomorrow at Mentor High School has been cancelled, Mentor Schools spokeswoman Kristen Kirby said. Kirby said representatives from SAT informed the district Friday afternoon. The testing session was to begin at 8 a.m. Sessions typically last until 12:45 p.m. The decision was made to avoid traffic and distractions from President Barack Obama's rally at the high school, which was announced Wednesday afternoon. Doors open at 9 a.m. for the campaign event. Mentor Police will close some roads around the school at some point between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., but the department has not released details. "It's not our decision, it's the SAT's decision," Kirby said. "This affects kids from all over Northeast Ohio. They haven't announced a …

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GALLERY: Line Forms for Obama Tickets

The line extended past several stores in the shopping plaza

Area residents visited President Barack Obama's campaign office at 7537 Mentor Ave. Thursday morning for a chance at tickets to hear him speak. The tickets were distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Obama's campaign event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mentor High School.

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Where to Get Tickets for Obama's Mentor Visit

The event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mentor High School

President Barack Obama will speak Saturday morning at Mentor High School to begin an eight-stop campaign tour this weekend. Doors open at 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, but entry requires a ticket. Here are the places where tickets can be picked up on a first-come, first-serve basis:  

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Watts

4:45 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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