In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

☁️ Mentor Weather - Cloudy with a Few Showers, 52 degrees

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

🗓️ Events for the Week

 📰 Mother Reunited with 2-Year-Old Found Alone at Local Gas Station

 📰 Mentor Man Sentenced for Attempted Assault on Police Officer

 📰 Canada Geese Mating Season Approaches: Understanding Their Protective Behavior

 📰 Lake County Voters to Enjoy Free Laketran Services to the Polls

 📰 Mentor Prepares for Eclipse Day with School Closures Amid Visitor Influx

 🏀 Cleveland Cavaliers Eye Second Seed in East with Favorable Schedule Ahead

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What was the population of Lake County, Ohio, in 1900?

A) 15,240
B) 18,500
C) 21,680
D) 25,000

(Answer Below)

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.

• LaMalfa Seafood Buffet in Mentor - 4-8pm. See website for details

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

• Cleveland Tattoo Arts Festival - Cleveland Convention Center @ 6pm (Friday - Sunday) - More Info

• The Sub Zero Mission Casino Night Fundraiser - Hosted by Rider’s Inn Since 1812 - 7-10pm (Doors Open at 6pm).  More Info.

• Follow the Sun at Collision Bend Brewing Co - Euclid @ 7pm. 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.

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

• Cleveland Tattoo Arts Festival - Cleveland Convention Center (Friday - Sunday) - More Info

• Drake & J. Cole @ Rock Mortgage Fieldhouse @ 8pm - More Info

February 25th

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

• Cleveland Tattoo Arts Festival - Cleveland Convention Center (Friday - Sunday) - More Info

March 1st

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

📰 Mother Reunited with 2-Year-Old Found Alone at Local Gas Station

In a recent incident at Warrensville Heights, a young boy approximately 2 years old was discovered unattended at the Center Heights Service AAA gas station, located near South Pointe Hospital on Warrensville Center Road. The discovery was made by a good Samaritan around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21. Despite initial efforts by the Warrensville Heights police to locate the child's parents in the surrounding area, their search was unsuccessful, and the boy was subsequently placed in the care of Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services. Authorities noted that the child seemed well-cared for and was dressed appropriately for the weather, although he could not provide his name. It has been confirmed by the police dispatchers that the mother of the boy has since been located, although specific details about the reunion or the circumstances leading to the boy's brief abandonment remain undisclosed.

Read About the Story at Fox8.com

📰 Mentor Man Sentenced for Attempted Assault on Police Officer

A Mentor resident, David Koubeck, has been handed a 180-day jail sentence along with a three-year probationary period and mandatory anger management counseling following an altercation with a Willoughby police officer in 2022. Koubeck pled guilty to attempted assault on January 4th in Lake County Common Pleas Court, leading to his sentencing by Judge Jeffrey Ruple on February 20th. The sentence also includes a $500 fine, with Koubeck receiving credit for five days already served.

The confrontation occurred when Koubeck, during a traffic stop for speeding on September 10, 2022, resisted cooperation with the officer and escalated to physical violence. The incident saw the involvement of bystanders who stepped in to assist the officer in subduing Koubeck. Willoughby Police Chief James Schultz praised the courage of these individuals for their intervention, which potentially prevented further escalation.

Court records indicate Koubeck's lack of remorse and refusal to accept responsibility for his actions throughout the legal process, a factor that Judge Ruple highlighted during sentencing. The initial traffic stop was made by the officer near the Lake County Executive Airport, with Koubeck's aggressive response to the officer's instructions leading to the assault. Despite Koubeck's claims of attempting to comply and denying the intention to harm the officer, he faced charges for assault on a police officer and resisting arrest, in addition to traffic-related offenses.

Read More at YahooNews
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📰 Canada Geese Mating Season Approaches: Understanding Their Protective Behavior

As the early spring approaches, the mating season for Canada geese is set to begin, potentially earlier this year due to the unseasonably warm winter. During this period, these birds, often misunderstood for their aggressive behavior, are actually exhibiting natural protective instincts towards their young. Tim Jasinski, a wildlife rehabilitation specialist at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, emphasizes the importance of understanding these behaviors to avoid conflicts. Jasinski, who has extensive experience rehabilitating injured waterfowl, noted that in 2022 alone, the center cared for 120 Canada geese. He highlighted that these geese, both local and migratory, display increased aggression in the mating season as a defense mechanism for their goslings. Lindsey Scott, a volunteer at the center, echoed the sentiment that human activity often exacerbates wildlife issues, stressing the need for coexistence. Jasinski advises the public to heed warning signs, such as hissing, to prevent rare but possible attacks by these protective parents.

Read More or Watch at Spectrum News

📰 Lake County Voters to Enjoy Free Laketran Services to the Polls

Lake County is offering its residents an incentive to participate in the upcoming elections by providing free rides to the polls from Wednesday through March 19, courtesy of Laketran. This initiative includes access to Local Routes 1-9 as well as the Dial-a-Ride door-to-door service, ensuring transportation is not a barrier to voting. Laketran CEO Ben Capelle emphasized the importance of facilitating residents' ability to vote early or on election day. Polls in Lake County will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on March 19, although in-person voting at the Board of Elections on Election Day is not available.

To utilize the free Local Routes service, passengers need to notify the bus driver of their voting intention. For those preferring the Dial-a-Ride service, reservations are required between 1 to 12 business days in advance and can be made by contacting Laketran Customer Service.

Read More at Cleveland19.com

📰 Mentor Prepares for Eclipse Day with School Closures Amid Visitor Influx

Mentor Schools has made the proactive decision to close its doors on April 8 in response to the expected total solar eclipse, which is set to occur between 3:12 and 3:16 p.m. This rare astronomical event places Lake County in one of the prime viewing areas, prompting an anticipation of a significant influx of visitors throughout the day. With the Lake County Emergency Management Agency predicting a population surge to two to four times its normal size, concerns about heavy traffic and potential gridlock have been raised. Additionally, the anticipated high volume of people is expected to strain cellphone and radio communication services due to network overload.

Superintendent Craig Heath, in an email to parents and guardians, highlighted the district's decision to close as a measure to avoid the foreseen traffic and communication complications. This early announcement aims to give families ample time to prepare for the day. The Lake County Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with local school districts, has been actively preparing for the event and its implications on the community.

Read More at YahooNews

🏀 Cleveland Cavaliers Eye Second Seed in East with Favorable Schedule Ahead

The Cleveland Cavaliers, buoyed by a strong pre-All-Star break performance, face the challenge of maintaining their momentum in the season's second half. With Evan Mobley poised to become a leading figure and Isaac Okoro proving crucial off the bench, Cleveland is in a strong position to secure the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Their success will depend on leveraging their key players' strengths and exploiting a favorable remaining schedule.

Read the Full Story Here at Cluthpoints.com

TRIVIA ANSWER

Correct Answer: C) 21,680

In 1900, the population of Lake County, Ohio, primarily resided in small towns and rural areas, reflecting the county's agricultural and emerging industrial base at the time. Key communities included Painesville, the county seat, which served as a hub of commerce and governance, as well as smaller towns like Willoughby and Madison, which were centers of local trade and farming. The demographic composition of Lake County in 1900 included a mix of native-born Americans, many of whose families had been in the area for generations, alongside a growing number of immigrants, particularly from Eastern Europe and Italy, who were drawn to the region by job opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and the emerging railroad industry. This period marked a time of transition for Lake County, as it began to shift from a predominantly rural, agricultural society to one more influenced by industrial growth and urbanization, laying the groundwork for the diverse and populous county it would become in the 20th century. Mentor, Ohio, was officially founded as a village in the early 19th century, with its establishment dating back to the late 1790s when the first settlers arrived in the area. By the time of the 1900 census, Mentor was not yet a city but a smaller community within Lake County. Its population in 1900 was relatively small, reflective of its status as a village.

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