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Snow-Related Crashes, OHSAA Expands Divisions, Sub Zero Mission
Issue #053
In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
☁️ Mentor Weather - Windy, Sunshine and Patchy Clouds, Low 30’s
❓ Trivia Question - Answer at the end of the newsletter.
🗓️ Events - Loads of Events!
❎ Best of Mentor 2024 - 🍰 Who’s the Best Bakery in Mentor?
📰 Over 70 Snow-Related Crashes Reported in Northeast Ohio Amid Seasonal Cold Snap. Related Story: 5 Car Crash in Geauga County.
❄️ Sub Zero Mission: Saving Lives in the Midwest's Coldest Months
⛸️ Retro Rollback: Cosmic Skate Night Brings 80s and 90s Fun to Ice!
📰 High School Sports to See More Divisions: Begins This Fall
✅ 5 Health Benefits of Reducing Stress
🤣🤣 Something Funny
💡 Business Spotlight - We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply
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Question: Mentor High School, serving the educational needs of students in Mentor, Ohio, has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. One of its graduates has made significant contributions to the field of journalism and has become a notable figure in national news. Who is this famous Mentor High School graduate, recognized for their achievements in journalism?
Options:
A) Matt Lauer, former host of NBC's "The Today Show"
B) Connie Schultz, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author
C) Jim Tressel, former Ohio State football coach
D) Marc Sumerak, an award-winning comic book writer
(Answer Below)
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
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.
The Sub Zero Mission Casino Night Fundraiser - Hosted by Rider’s Inn Since 1812 - 7-10pm (Doors Open at 6pm). More Info.
Disco Party at The Hooley - Mentor @ 8:30pm. Details are here. With the band Disco Inferno.
Mentor Ice Arena’s Bring Back the 80’s and 90’s Cosmic Skate - 8:30pm. More Info
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.
📰 Over 70 Snow-Related Crashes Reported in Northeast Ohio Amid Seasonal Cold Snap
On Saturday, from the morning until the early afternoon, my family and I traveled across Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, and Cuyahoga Counties. The weather was excellent when we departed from Lake County, but as we continued our journey, we faced intermittent snow squalls across these regions. This resulted in occasionally hazardous driving conditions.
As of 3:30pm on Saturday afternoon, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has been actively responding to an influx of vehicular incidents across Northeast Ohio and other regions, as a result of challenging snowy weather conditions. Sergeant Bridget Matt of OSHP disclosed that the patrol had managed around 75 traffic accidents in Northeast Ohio alone since the afternoon. The incidents spanned a wide geographic area, affecting numerous counties including Lorain, Cuyahoga, Medina, Ashland, Summit, Stark, Wayne, Holmes, Lake, Ashtabula, Geauga, Portage, Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana.
In response to the snowfall, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the deployment of 840 crews dedicated to road treatment and plowing efforts. Through a message on X (previously Twitter), ODOT advised drivers that roads would likely remain snow-covered while snowfall continues, urging caution, reduced speed, and the allocation of extra time for travel.
Temperatures are forecasted to remain cold, hovering in the upper 20s, indicative of the seasonal weather expected for the area.
Read the Full Story Here at Fox8.com
Related Story at wkyc.com - Watch or Read - US 422 West in Geauga County Reopened After 5 Vehicle Crash Closed Roadway for Several Hours
❄️ Sub Zero Mission: Saving Lives in the Midwest's Coldest Months
The Sub Zero Mission, a veteran-led nonprofit based in northeast Ohio, is dedicated to preventing winter-related deaths among the Midwest's homeless population. Through direct outreach, the organization provides warming items to those living in encampments, having completed over 29 missions this season and assisting over 1,000 people. The organization also engages in fundraising and collecting essential winter supplies during the off-season.
Read or Watch More on This Story: Spectrum News
Read More About Sub Zero Mission
⛸️ Retro Rollback: Cosmic Skate Night Brings 80s and 90s Fun to the Ice!
Get ready for a blast from the past that'll have you gliding under the stars like it's decades ago! We're thrilled to invite you to our Cosmic Skate Night, a celebration of all things bright, bold, and retro. On the evening of February 23rd, we're dialing back the clock to the vibrant 80s and 90s for a skate night filled with the charm of yesteryears, set against a backdrop of cosmic lights and nostalgic hits.
From 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM, lace up your skates and join us for a family-friendly journey through time, where the neon lights shine as bright as the stars. Admission is a cool $9 for adults and $7 for the youthful spirits, with skate rentals available at just $4 for those needing to gear up.
Remember, safety is the word! Young skaters under 11 are required to wear helmets as they show off their rad moves on the ice. And don't delay in grabbing your skate rentals, as sizes are available from youth 8 to adult 14, but they're going fast!
Our DJ will be spinning the greatest hits from the 80s and 90s, ensuring that the ice isn't the only thing keeping you cool. So bring your best moves, your brightest outfits, and let's make some memories that are too good to be left in the past.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's ensure this Cosmic Skate Night is an epic throwback bash that'll be talked about for years to come! 🌟🕺💫
For More Information: Mentor Ice Arena
📰 High School Sports to See More Divisions: A New Era Begins This Fall
The OHSAA's (Ohio High School Athletic Association) decision to expand divisions across several high school sports aims to provide more students with the opportunity to participate in significant games. With the expansion, sports like basketball, volleyball, softball, and baseball will have seven divisions, and soccer will increase to five. This change, effective this fall, has been met with both approval and concern from athletic directors, emphasizing the potential for both increased opportunities and competitive challenges.
Jeff Cassella, the athletic director at Mentor High School, said the expansion is the right step. “It’s going to give more kids opportunities to play in big games, which is always the point of what we try to do,” he said.
Read the Full Story at Spectrum News
Lake County General Health District
TRIVIA ANSWER
Correct Answer: B) Connie Schultz, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author
Explanation: Connie Schultz is a distinguished graduate of Mentor High School who has gained national recognition for her work as a columnist and author. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2005, honoring her insightful columns that provide a voice to the underrepresented and champion social justice issues. Schultz's achievements highlight the impact Mentor High School graduates can have on a national scale, demonstrating the school's commitment to fostering talent that contributes significantly to their fields.
🤣🤣 Something Funny 🤣🤣
