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Mentor Man Pleads Guilty, Lake Catholic Boys Rally, Pediatrician Indicted
Issue# 011
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In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
🗓️ Events around the community
🌨️ Weather Forecast
🚨 Mentor Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer in 2022 Traffic Stop Incident
🏈 NFL Playoff Structure Under Scrutiny as Browns Prepare for Away Wild Card Game
🏇 LaMalfa Night at the Races
🏀 Mentor’s Lake Catholic Rallies for a Comeback Victory Against Riverside
🏈 Browns in Action Sunday Against the Bengals @ 1pm
🚨 Beachwood Pediatrician Indicted on Sexual Misconduct Charges
🤣 Something Funny
January 7th
January 9th
January 10
January 13th
January 14th
January 20th
January 23rd
🚨 Mentor Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer in 2022 Traffic Stop Incident
David Koubeck, a resident of Mentor, has entered a guilty plea to attempted assault of a police officer, relating to an incident that occurred in 2022 on Lost Nation Road in Willoughby. This change of plea was submitted on January 4 in the Lake County Common Pleas Court, where Judge Jeffrey Ruple accepted it. Koubeck now awaits sentencing on March 4, facing a possible 6 to 12 months in prison and a $2,500 fine for the fifth-degree felony.
The incident dates back to September 10, 2022, when Willoughby Police Chief James Schultz reported that an officer was assaulted by Koubeck, an uncooperative driver pulled over for speeding. During the altercation, several passersby stopped to assist the officer, leading to Koubeck's eventual subduing. Chief Schultz expressed profound gratitude for the civilians who intervened, noting that their actions potentially prevented the situation from escalating further. The traffic stop, according to the incident report, was initiated near Lake County Executive Airport on the same day.
🏈 NFL Playoff Structure Under Scrutiny as Browns Prepare for Away Wild Card Game
The Cleveland Browns, with an impressive 11-5 record, are set to play their NFL Wild Card game on the road, despite having the second-highest number of wins in the AFC. This situation is due to the NFL's policy of awarding home-field advantage to division winners, even if their record is worse than a Wild Card team. This rule has been questioned, with some suggesting a change to a seeding system like the NBA or giving the advantage to Wild Card teams with significantly better records. Fans and experts are debating this issue, highlighting the importance of the final regular-season games and the value of winning one's division. The Browns' last regular-season game is against the Bengals, and they will face the AFC South champion in the playoffs, with potential opponents being Jacksonville, Houston, or Indianapolis.
For the Full Story by Paul Kiska see Fox8News.com
🏇 LaMalfa Night at the Races
Coming in February! Join us for a Fun Evening of Food, Drinks, Horse Racing, Reverse Raffles and much more.
The evening promises an extravagant culinary experience, beginning with an elaborate pre-entrée course featuring a variety of salads. Guests can indulge in a diverse selection of greens, including black olives, ceci beans, red cabbage, carrots, cheeses, cucumbers, and tomatoes, accompanied by three different dressings. The buffet also offers a fresh hand-cut vegetable display with dip, a grilled vegetable display, and an international cheese and meat display with a variety of cheeses and meats like pepperoni, genoa salami, and smoked turkey.
For those who prefer something warmer, there's homemade soup or chili. The salad selection is extensive, with 25 different types including potato salad, macaroni salad, tortellini, marinated vegetables, and unique options like Chinese boxes filled with gourmet slaw and real fresh roasted beets.
The main dinner includes the LaMalfa Wingate Buffet, featuring a mouth-watering array of dishes like steamed roast of beef, grilled chicken breast, salmon, rigatoni, red-skinned potatoes, and a vegetable medley.
To top off the feast, the home-baked pastry table offers a delightful array of sweets. Russian tea biscuits, fresh lemon bars, brownie squares, butter cookies, cannoli, various cakes, pies, cream puffs, and more promise to satisfy any sweet tooth.
For More Information Visit Eventbrite.
🏀 Mentor’s Lake Catholic Rallies for a Comeback Victory Against Riverside
In a thrilling nonconference basketball game on January 5th, Lake Catholic High School staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Riverside High School with a final score of 66-56. Initially trailing by double digits in the first quarter due to Riverside's Colin Durkin's impressive shooting, including three 3-pointers, Lake Catholic found themselves at a 10-point deficit. However, a spirited effort before the half saw them close the gap to just two points.
Carrying this momentum into the second half, Lake Catholic transformed their deficit into a commanding double-digit lead. Riverside, not to be outdone, fought back in the fourth quarter, narrowing the lead to four points. A crucial timeout saw Lake Catholic regroup and extend their lead back to double figures, clinching the victory.
Peyton Budrys-Rini emerged as a key player for Lake Catholic, scoring a game-high 19 points, significantly contributing to the team's turnaround. Coach Matt Vespa commended the team's response to the early challenge and their adaptability in switching defenses. Additionally, Aiden Webb (17 points), Ace Peterlin (13 points), and Cross Nimmo (11 points) were pivotal in Lake Catholic's control of the game.
For Riverside, despite the loss, Durkin's 18 points and the team's resilience in attempting a comeback were highlights. Coach Matt Grendel acknowledged the need for consistency to avoid reliance on late-game surges.
To Read Further About this Story See Yahoo Sports
🏈 Browns in Action Sunday Against the Bengals @ 1pm
The Cleveland Browns will be in action Sunday @ 1pm against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, many of the starters will not be playing in the game. Jeff Driskel will be their quarterback for Sunday which will be their fifth starting quarterback of the season. Wow!
Though many starters will be sitting on Sunday this will give injured players a chance to get healthy for the playoffs. So, let’s get these guys as close to 100% healthy as possible so we can make some noise come playoff time! Go Browns!
Image by Erik Drost https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
🚨 Beachwood Pediatrician Indicted on Sexual Misconduct Charges
Dr. Jan Kriwinsky, a 67-year-old pediatrician from Moreland Hills, Ohio, faces indictment on charges of rape, sexual battery, and gross sexual imposition involving two juvenile patients. The alleged incidents occurred during clinical visits, with one case dating back to September 2019 and another in November 2023, as reported by the Ohio Medical Board. Kriwinsky, who has operated Pediatric Place in Beachwood since 2001, was arrested on November 16 and indicted on December 29. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, posted a bond, and was released with an order to avoid contact with the alleged victims. His medical license, held since August 1985, has been suspended, and he is due back in court on January 18.
Read More by Cory Shaffer See Cleveland.com
🤣🤣 Something Funny
Something Funny 🤣🤣
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