In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

  🗓️ Events around the community

🌨️ Weather Forecast

 🤔 Mentor Trivia Question

🎖️ Local Officers Honored with Prestigious Award for Courageous Life-Saving Acts

 🍕 Geraci's Elevates Dining Experience with New Italian Restaurant in Willoughby

 🥕 New Year's Resolutions? Pause, Please! It's National Ditch Your Resolution Day

 🚨 Mentor Police Seek Help in Identifying Individuals in these Photos

⚾ Pitcher Shane Bieber to Stay with Guardians: Agree to $13 Million Contract

 🤣 Something Funny
 

January 12th

• Night Glow Carnival - United Skates of America - 5:30pm

• Hooley Pub & Kitchen Boogie!!! - 8:30pm 

• Notre Dame - Cathedral Latin at Lake Catholic (Boys Basketball) - 7:15pm

• Shaker Heights at Mentor Cardinals (Boys Basketball) - 7:30pm

January 13th

• Second Annual Downtown Willoughby Ice Fest - 12noon

• WinterFest 2024 - Wickliffe - 1pm

• The Bogtrotters - Irish Music @ Steele Mansion Inn - 3pm

• Back to the 2000’s Party! Live DJ - Mentor - 8pm

January 14th

• Austin Hamilton Acoustic @ Nora’s Public House - 12pm

• Sound Celebrations FREE CONCERT - Denny Carleton and Friends

January 19th

• Ciao! Music of Italy Opera Night Dinner - Cask 307 in Madison 6:30pm

• Mentor Cardinals (Boys Basketball) at Brunswick - 7:30pm

• Super Hero Princess Disco - Cosmic Skate - Mentor Ice Arena - 8:30pm

• Kick Off 2024 w/ Country Redford at The Hooley Pub & Kitchen in Mentor - 8:30pm

January 20th

• Mentor Chill Out - Mentor Civic Center Park Pool - 11am

• Great Lakes Market Winter Wonderland - 11am

• Cricut for Beginners - Mentor - 4pm

• Murder Mystery Dinner - Steele Mansion Inn in Painesville - 5:30pm

January 23rd

• Chainsaw Use and Operations - Mentor - 11:30am

• Receive Expert Retirement Advice - Mentor Public Library - 2pm

🤔 Mentor Trivia

What is a unique historical feature of Mentor, Ohio? 
A) It was the birthplace of the first American automobile
B) It is home to the longest public swimming beach in Ohio
C) It was the first city in the U.S. to establish a public library
D) It has the oldest continually operating post office in Ohio

(see the answer near the bottom of the newsletter)

🎖️ Local Officers Honored with Prestigious Award for Courageous Life-Saving Acts

The Lake County Association of Chiefs of Police has recently recognized three local law enforcement officers with the Life Saving Award, honoring their acts of valor and quick thinking in critical situations. Officer Anthony Childs of the Mentor Police Department was commended for saving a suicidal man on Interstate 90, showcasing remarkable restraint and compassion in a high-stress scenario. In a separate incident, Patrolman Steve Sobkowich of the Willowick Police Department demonstrated lifesaving skills by performing CPR on an unresponsive man following a car accident, ultimately saving his life. Officer Stacee Wright from the Willoughby Police Department was honored for her decisive action and medical expertise in a tense confrontation with a suicidal, knife-wielding individual. Each of these incidents underscores the dangers and responsibilities inherent in police work, as well as the critical role officers play in community safety. The awards highlight not only the individual acts of bravery but also the ongoing dedication these officers have to serving their communities. This recognition serves as a testament to the exceptional courage and commitment demonstrated by law enforcement personnel in protecting lives.

Read the Entire Article by William Tilton at The News-Herald

 🍕 Geraci's Elevates Dining Experience with New Italian Restaurant in Willoughby

Geraci's is opening a new full-service Italian restaurant in Willoughby, transitioning from its successful slice shop at The Yard on 3rd. Located at 4127 Erie Street, the new venue offers a traditional Geraci's dining experience with classic Italian dishes and pizza. Owner Bucky Spoth aims to make Geraci's a pillar of the local community, emphasizing the city's appeal and the restaurant's commitment to being a go-to neighborhood eatery.

Learn More About this Story from Douglas Trattner.

Link to Geraci’s Restaurant

🥕 New Year's Resolutions?
Pause, Please! It's National Ditch Your Resolution Day

How am I just now hearing about this? I didn’t know this was a “thing”?
On January 17th, the calendar cheekily winks at us, reminding us that our New Year's resolutions are, well, optional. Welcome to National Ditch Your Resolution Day, the day when your gym shorts get to take a breather and the kale in your fridge sighs in relief. It's the day when all those ambitious promises we made to ourselves under the spell of New Year's fireworks get a reality check.

This day is like a hall pass from your health coach or a 'get out of jail free' card from the Monopoly box of life. It’s the universe's way of saying, “Hey, it’s okay to eat that extra slice of pizza." Panera Bread gets it - they celebrate by tempting us with free Sourdough Melts. Because what's better than breaking a diet? Breaking it with free food!

It's not just about breaking diets, though. It’s about taking a breather from any overly ambitious goal that seemed like a great idea until you actually had to do it. National Ditch Your Resolution Day is the acknowledgment that sometimes, binge-watching your favorite series is more appealing than learning Mandarin.

So, on this day, we raise our donuts (or dumbbells, if you must) to balance, realism, and the joy of occasionally being a little naughty. Remember, resolutions are more of a guideline than a rule. Happy Ditch Your Resolution Day!

🚨 Mentor Police Seek Help in Identifying Individuals in these Photos

To assist the Mentor Police Department in their ongoing investigation, they are seeking the public's help in identifying individuals from specific photos. If you recognize anyone in these photos or have any relevant information, you're encouraged to contact Ptl. Miller at 440-255-1234, mentioning case number
24-803. Alternatively, you can provide information through a private message to the department. Your cooperation could be crucial in aiding their investigation.

Send Mentor Police a Private Message

⚾ Pitcher Shane Bieber to Stay with Guardians: Agree to $13 Million Contract

Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians have agreed on a $13,125,000 contract for the upcoming season, avoiding salary arbitration. Despite limited play due to an elbow injury and ongoing trade speculation, Bieber's notable achievements, including the 2020 AL Cy Young Award and consistent performance, make this a key move for the Guardians. Bieber's future with the team has been uncertain, but this contract signifies his ongoing value. The Guardians also have other arbitration-eligible players to consider in their season preparations. Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians have agreed on a $13,125,000 contract for the upcoming season, avoiding salary arbitration. Despite limited play due to an elbow injury and ongoing trade speculation, Bieber's notable achievements, including the 2020 AL Cy Young Award and consistent performance, make this a key move for the Guardians. Bieber's future with the team has been uncertain, but this contract signifies his ongoing value. The Guardians also have other arbitration-eligible players to consider in their season preparations: Josh Naylor, Triston McKenzie, Scott Barlow, James Karinchak, Sam Hentges, and Nick Sandlin. This agreement with Bieber marks a significant step in the team's preparations for the next season.

Read more by Celeste Houmard at Fox8.com

🤣🤣 Something Funny

Something Funny 🤣🤣

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TRIVIA ANSWER IS —— 

Answer: B) It is home to the longest public swimming beach in Ohio.

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