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Freezing Rain Alert, Balanced Budget for Lake County, Real Estate Market
Issue #027
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In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
🗓️ Events around the community
🌨️ Weather Forecast
🌧️ Freezing Rain Alert: Northeast Ohio Preps for Icy Conditions
🗞️ Lake County Commissioners Unanimously Approve Budget
🤕 Ohio Battles Winter Roads: 14th Snow Plow Hit, Continuing Trend
🍎 Lake County Retired Teachers Gathering for Education and Charity
📊 US Real Estate Faces Steepest Downturn Since 1995 Amid Economic Pressures
🚨 Mentor-on-the-Lake Resident Arrested for Homicide in Collaborative Police Effort
🏀 Harvest Prep Dominates Second Half to Overpower Lake Catholic
🤣 Something Funny
January 23rd
January 26th
January 27th
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🌧️ Freezing Rain Alert:
Northeast Ohio Preps for Icy Conditions
Northeast Ohio is under a Winter Weather Advisory due to expected freezing rain. ODOT is preparing with 70 trucks for salting roads in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Drivers are advised to exercise caution, and while salt will be effective, slippery conditions are expected, especially during the morning rush hour.
For More on this Story See wkyc.com
Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash
🗞️ Lake County Commissioners Unanimously Approve Balanced 2024 Budget
Lake County commissioners have unanimously passed a balanced 2024 budget, achieved through collaborative efforts. The budget focuses on the general fund, crucial for daily operations, with over 65 percent allocated to public safety and the judicial system. The budget avoids tax increases and is part of a plan that includes attention to a new public safety center.
Commissioner John Plecnik emphasized the significance of the budget, expressing pride in achieving a balanced budget without the need for tax increases. “The County budget is the single most important decision we make as Commissioners. I am extremely proud to support a balanced budget without raising taxes. The taxpayer is our boss, and we never forget it,” said Commission President John T. Plecnik.
The detailed Lake County General Fund budget is available for public view at www.lakecountyohio.gov.
🤕 Ohio Battles Winter Roads: 14th Snow Plow Hit, Continuing Trend
Keep an eye out on those roads! This winter in Ohio, two more snow plows were struck by vehicles, raising the season's total to 14 incidents. The Ohio Department of Transportation reported that the 13th plow collision occurred on Friday night along U.S. Route 36 in Delaware County, near Columbus. The subsequent incident, marking the 14th, happened just after midnight on Saturday in Mercer County. In this case, the plow was entering the garage when another vehicle attempted to overtake it on the left side.
Fortunately, both of these incidents resulted in no injuries and only minor damage to the plows. Remarkably, despite these collisions, both plows remain operational and in service. Comparatively, last winter saw a total of 26 plows involved in accidents. By this point in the previous winter season, the count had reached 18 plows.
See Related Story: Video of ODOT Plow Driver Going Wrong Way on Highway from Fox8.com
🍎 Lake County Retired Teachers Gathering for Education and Charity Drive
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association is organizing a luncheon on February 13 at The Kirtland Party Center. The event will feature a presentation on online scams by Police Sgt. Scott Daubenmire. A meal will be served with options including chicken roulade or cheese ravioli. Reservations are required by February 2. The meeting will also support the Lake Humane Society through donations. The luncheon is open to all retired teachers and those interested in supporting public education.
For More Information Visit Yahoo News
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📊 US Real Estate Faces Steepest Downturn Since 1995 Amid Economic Pressures
The US real estate market saw a significant downturn in 2023, with existing home sales dropping to the lowest level since 1995. Sales totaled 4.09 million, down from 5.03 million in 2022, amid rapid interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The median sales price hit a record high of $389,800. Despite a slight decrease in mortgage rates, the market outlook for 2024 remains uncertain due to limited supply and potential economic challenges.
Read the Full Story Here From Yahoo News
🚨 Mentor-on-the-Lake Resident Arrested for Homicide in Collaborative Police Effort
Joshua Park from Mentor-on-the-Lake was arrested by Mentor Police and U.S. Marshals on charges of homicide-involuntary manslaughter, related to a fatal drug overdose in Geauga County. The arrest followed an indictment for drug trafficking and homicide, with Park suspected as the drug supplier. The case, investigated by Geauga County narcotics detectives, led to Park’s turnover to U.S. Marshals.
Read the Full Story Here From Yahoo News
🏀 Harvest Prep Dominates Second Half to Overpower Lake Catholic
Lake Catholic High School's basketball team faced a tough loss against Harvest Prep, with a final score of 85-50 at the Battle at the Berkey. Despite a strong effort in the second quarter, Lake Catholic couldn't overcome Harvest Prep's intense defensive pressure. Coach Matt Vespa saw the game as a learning opportunity, especially in dealing with pressure. Key players for Lake Catholic included Peyton Budrys-Rini, Ace Peterlin, and Cross Nimmo. Vespa remains optimistic about his team's growth and looks ahead to their next game.
Read More on this story at Yahoo Sports
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