In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

☁️ Mentor Weather - Breezy and cold, maybe a few flurries, High 26

❓ Trivia Question - Answer at the end of the newsletter.

🗓️ Events - Loads of Events!

 ❎ Best of Mentor 2024 - 🍰 Who’s the Best Bakery in Mentor?

 📰 Mentor Weighs Environmental Preservation Against Commercial Progress in Land Use Decision - What Say You?

 🚨 Ohio Rolls Out Innovative Traffic Alert System to Enhance Safety

💰 Nothing Says “I Love You” Like A Cool $1 Million

 🏀 Mentor Cardinals Soar to Victory on Senior Night with Impressive Win Over Shaker Heights

 🏀 Lake Catholic Edged Out by Walsh Jesuit in Nail-Biter

 🏀 Could the Cavs Cool During the All-Star Break Week?

 🤣🤣 Something Funny

 💡 Business Spotlight - We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply 
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Question: What led to the establishment of Lake County, Ohio?

A) It was formed as a result of a territorial dispute between Ohio and Michigan.
B) It was created from parts of Geauga and Cuyahoga counties due to growing population and administrative needs.
C) It was the first county in Ohio to be established by a royal charter from England.
D) It was established as an independent county by local indigenous tribes before being recognized by the state government.

(Answer Below)

February 17th

• Cleveland Golf and Travel Show at the I-X Center. Fri-Sun. Sat 9-5pm. See website for details.

• CATS - Sensory Friendly Performance - The Fine Arts Assoc. in Willoughby 2-4pm. For more information visit this page.

• Friends & Family Self-Defense Class - 6-8pm in Mentor. Take your C.O.B.R.A. training to the next level. See website for more info.

• CATS - The Fine Arts Assoc. in Willoughby. All Fridays & Saturdays Feb 16 - Mar 3, 2024. Visit the Fine Arts Assoc. website for details.

• Pieces of Eight - Featuring the Lakeside Brass 45th Anniversary: 6-11pm in Eastlake.  See website for details.

February 18th

• Chili 5K - Springbrook Gardens Park in Mentor @ 10am Come and run a chilly race and relax with homemade chili afterward to warm you up. More info & Tickets

• Pub Crawl Begins - Beal’s Pickles n Pints in Willoughby. See their website for more information picklesnpints.com

February 21st

• Easy Stained Glass Butterfly or Dragonfly “multiple dates” - 2:30pm - 5pm. Wildwood Culture Center in Mentor. More Info. No experience is needed.

• Small Business / Local Artist Marketing/Networking Event in Mentor - Nostalgia Lounge Arcade Bar - 7pm. More Info

February 23rd

• …and more fantastic Fish Frys to check out!! See link here.

• Cleveland Auto Show - I-X Center - Feb 23 through March 3. See this link for additional details.

• Disco Party at The Hooley - Mentor @ 8:30pm. Details are here. With the band Disco Inferno.

February 24th

• Mentor Job Fair - 10am at the Mentor Municipal Center. Go to this website cityofmentor.com for more information.

February 25th

• Pub Crawl Continues - Choose between Nora’s Public House or The Wild Goose, both in downtown Willoughby.

March 1st

• Photos & Visits with Bunny - Great Lakes Mall - at 2pm. More info

🍰 Who’s the Best Bakery in Mentor?

Click here or on the image above to nominate your favorite bakery as the Best in Mentor 2024. Vote today! Winner to be announced next week.

📰 Mentor Weighs Environmental Preservation Against Commercial Progress in Land Use Decision -
What Say You?

In 2019, Mentor acquired 200 acres of land in Painesville, now considering its future for conservation or commercial development. Conservation would enhance Mentor Marsh's water quality through reforestation and wetlands, while commercial development promises shared tax revenue but requires infrastructure upgrades and could increase traffic.

The city of Mentor is asking for your thoughts in their survey found here.

🚨 Ohio Rolls Out Innovative Traffic Alert System to Enhance Highway Safety

Ohio has launched a new traffic safety initiative, introducing automated warning systems at 13 key highway locations to alert drivers of upcoming traffic congestion and potential hazards. This technology aims to reduce "end-of-queue" crashes, with an expected decrease in such incidents by at least 16%. The initiative reflects Ohio's commitment to leveraging technology alongside strict distracted driving laws to enhance road safety, with positive early results already observed in traffic crash statistics.

Northeast Ohio’s 3 Locations Are:

• Cuyahoga I-90 WB, E55th to SR 2 Split (Innerbelt Curve)

• Cuyahoga SR 176NB south of Denison to I-71/I-90 merge

• Summit SR 8 at Howe Avenue

Read More About this Story: Transportation.Ohio.gov

💰💰 Nothing Says “I Love You” Like A Cool $1 Million

Hey its not exactly a local story but its something we had to share…

In a heartwarming twist of fate, Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, discovered the true value of a mother's love on Valentine's Day. His mother's thoughtful gift, a Valentine's card containing two scratch-off tickets for the $4,000,000 Jumbo Cash game, turned out to be life-changing. Broadley scratched the tickets later that evening, revealing a $1 million prize on one of them.

The following day, an elated Broadley visited the Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Dorchester to claim his windfall. Opting for a lump sum, he took home $650,000 before taxes, without immediate plans for his newfound fortune. The win not only brought joy to Broadley and his family but also benefited the Lakeview General Store on Lakeview Avenue in Tyngsborough, where the lucky ticket was purchased. The store received a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, marking a celebratory moment for the community as well.

Read the Full Story Here at Fox8.com

🏀 Mentor Cardinals Soar to Victory on Senior Night with Impressive Win Over Shaker Heights

The Mentor Cardinals boys basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a commanding victory over Shaker Heights, clinching a 79-44 win at their home court, the Nest. Demonstrating their prowess from the get-go, the Cardinals took a significant lead by halftime, scoring 51-28. A highlight of the game was center Ian Ioppolo, electrifying the crowd with a breakaway dunk… which wasn’t his only dunk of the night. Additionally, Matt Biddell contributed significantly to the win as well, ensuring the Cardinals shone on a night dedicated to their seniors. This was an all around dominant performance by the Cardinals.

🏀 Lake Catholic Edged Out by Walsh
Jesuit in Nail-Biter

In a closely fought basketball game, Lake Catholic faced a narrow defeat against Walsh Jesuit, with a final score of 58-54. After a tight first half and a tied score by the end of the third quarter, Walsh Jesuit clinched the win in the final stretch. Lake Catholic is looking forward to their next game against Padua in Parma, maintaining high spirits and team unity.

🏀 Could the Cavs Cool During the All-Star Break Week?

The Cavaliers enter the All-Star break having lost only three games in 2024, they have won 18 of their last 20 games. Rest is usually a good thing for team, especially this deep into a season, but will it hurt this team because they have so much momentum? Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff is not concerned. “Because it’s something we’ve done that we’ve been able to replicate I don’t feel like it’s something that we are going to lose,” he told reporters on Wednesday.

The Cavs shook off the loss on Monday in Philadelphia and rallied to beat Chicago on Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Their next game is Thursday when they host Orlando. They will look to pick up where they left off against the Magic. “I feel like we have the formula of what makes us successful and we just need to come back and repeat that formula,” said Bickerstaff. “Is there a chance you get out of rhythm with time and days off? Sure. But I think it’s something we can find quickly.” The Cavaliers enter the break with a 36-17 record, the are the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Here’s hoping they don’t cool off any time soon.

Read the Full Story at Cleveland19.com

TRIVIA ANSWER

Correct Answer: B) It was created from parts of Geauga and Cuyahoga counties due to growing population and administrative needs.

Explanation (A Little History Lesson)

1. Population Growth: As the population in the area increased, largely due to westward expansion and the settlement of the Western Reserve, the existing county structures (in this case, Geauga and Cuyahoga counties) were no longer adequate to efficiently manage the needs of the residents. Increased population density in certain areas necessitated a more localized governance structure to effectively manage resources, provide services, and enforce laws.

2. Administrative Efficiency: With larger areas to manage, the existing county governments faced challenges in providing timely and effective administrative services, such as legal proceedings, land transactions, and public works. Establishing a new county with a government closer to its constituents allowed for more responsive and tailored administrative functions.

3. Economic and Social Development: The development of communities within the region, along with the establishment of farms, businesses, and trade routes, required a localized administrative presence to support economic growth, infrastructure development, and social services. This included the construction and maintenance of roads, schools, and public health initiatives.

4. Political Representation: As communities grew, their need for representation in government also increased. By forming a new county, residents gained a more direct voice in their local government, allowing them to have a greater influence on laws, policies, and taxation affecting their daily lives.

5. Judicial Services: One of the key administrative needs was for more accessible judicial services. With the creation of Lake County, residents had closer access to courts and legal services, which was essential for resolving disputes, processing claims, and enforcing laws locally.

The establishment of Lake County in 1840 was thus a response to the logistical, economic, and social pressures of an expanding population, aiming to create a governance structure that was more accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of its residents.

🤣🤣 Something Funny 🤣🤣