In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

🌤️ Mentor Weather - Clouds to Sun - Temps 52-54

 🎉 Mentor Live Events - 50+ Live Events. Events Added Daily

 📰 Gun Fired in Domestic Dispute Outside Riverview Elementary, No Injuries

 🦃 State Announces 2025 Dates for Spring Turkey Hunting Season

 📰 Public Hearing Set for Property Variances Across Mentor Residential Districts

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special Section: Event Showcase: 🍇 “Turkey Trot” Tour Grand River Valley Wineries with a Thanksgiving Twist

 🏈 Undefeated Mentor Faces Playoff Test Against St. Ignatius

 🏈 Playoff Showdown: Lake Catholic Hosts Ravenna in High-Stakes Opener

 🏐 Mentor Volleyball Falls to St. Joseph in Regional Semifinals, Ending Season

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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📰 Gun Fired in Domestic Dispute Outside Riverview Elementary, No Injuries Reported

Riverview Elementary School in Painesville Township briefly went into lockdown on October 31 after a gunshot was fired in the school parking lot during a suspected domestic dispute. No students or staff were harmed, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident began around 9:10 a.m. when a male suspect allegedly crashed into another vehicle in the school parking area. Following a confrontation, the man fired a shot into the other car’s windshield, away from the school.

The school’s safety officer confronted and detained the suspect, identified as Alexander Sinclair, an off-duty Cleveland Police Officer. He was taken into custody and faces charges related to the incident, with an arraignment pending.

Chief Deputy Robert Izzo praised the safety officer’s quick response, noting the officer sustained minor injuries while preventing further escalation. Additional law enforcement was on-site to secure the area and ensure student safety.

The district confirmed the situation posed no direct threat to students or staff, and nearby Auburn Career Center also briefly locked down as a precaution.

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🦃 State Announces 2025 Dates for Spring Turkey Hunting Season

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has set the 2025 dates for spring wild turkey hunting, which are split between youth, south, and northeast zones to correspond with regional turkey nesting periods. This season provides ample opportunities for hunters across the state, especially with the state’s unique zoning approach.

The youth hunting weekend is scheduled for April 12-13, 2025. Following this, the main season for the south zone, which covers 83 Ohio counties, runs from April 19 to May 18, 2025. In the northeast zone, which includes Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Trumbull counties, the season will be from May 3 to June 1, 2025.

For a comprehensive overview of all hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations and seasons in Ohio, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to visit wildohio.gov.

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📰 Public Hearing Set for Property Variances Across Mentor Residential Districts

The Mentor Municipal Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2024, to review five residential variance requests, including detached garage access, fence height on a corner lot, a front porch setback reduction, a shipping container as an accessory structure, and a ground sign size dispute.

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🍇 “Turkey Trot” Tour Grand River Valley Wineries with a Thanksgiving Twist

This November, the Grand River Valley wineries invite guests to celebrate the Thanksgiving season with a “Turkey Trot” wine-tasting event, running from November 1st to November 27th. During this self-guided tour, participants can explore five renowned wineries, each offering unique, Thanksgiving-themed food pairings to complement select wines.

The tour begins at Ferrante Winery & Ristorante in Geneva, where guests are welcomed with turkey meatballs coated in a sweet cranberry glaze, perfectly paired with a wine selection. A short drive brings visitors to Grand River Cellars in Madison, where they can enjoy sweet potato gnocchi in a rich brown butter sauce. Further along, Debonne Vineyards tempts attendees with a seasonal butternut squash soup topped with candied walnuts.

Next up, Cask 307 offers a savory corn dip accompanied by sweet potato chips for a creative twist on Thanksgiving flavors. Lastly, Laurello Vineyards rounds out the experience with a creamy pumpkin mousse, embodying the festive fall spirit in a bite.

This drive-yourself Turkey Trot provides a delightful mix of fall flavors and wine pairings, encouraging locals and visitors alike to embrace Ohio’s wine country during the holiday season. Each winery welcomes participants on its own schedule, offering flexibility and the chance to make unforgettable holiday memories.

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🏈 Undefeated Mentor Faces Playoff Test Against St. Ignatius

In a highly anticipated Division I, Region 1 playoff opener, St. Ignatius (1-9) is set to challenge top-seeded Mentor (10-0) at Jerome T. Osborne Stadium on November 1 at 7 p.m. This matchup marks a second encounter this season between the teams, with Mentor narrowly securing a 20-14 win in Week 2. Despite their dominant season, the Cardinals will be wary of St. Ignatius, who beat them twice last season and will be motivated to disrupt Mentor’s perfect record.

Mentor’s season has been defined by its potent offense, led by quarterback Scotty Fox, who has amassed 2,170 passing yards and 28 touchdowns, and running back Jackson Farley, who boasts 1,365 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. The team cruised through much of the season, only facing competitive pressure from Cleveland Heights, whom they defeated by eight points. Last week, Mentor rolled over Euclid with a 51-14 win, powered by Fox’s aerial skills and Farley’s ground-game prowess.

St. Ignatius, on the other hand, has faced a tough season, dropping their last seven games and ending with only one win, the program’s lowest since 1947. The Wildcats’ season finale saw a narrow 27-26 loss to Football North, with quarterback Dane Donovan connecting for touchdowns to Cory Haddad and Gavon Vollmer and Luke Sims adding a rushing score.

The stakes are high for both teams, as the winner will advance to face either Strongsville or Cleveland Heights in the next playoff round. Mentor enters as the heavy favorite, but St. Ignatius could channel last year’s success to try and turn the tide in this postseason battle.

🏈 Playoff Showdown: Lake Catholic Hosts Ravenna in High-Stakes Opener

Top-seeded Lake Catholic (10-0) will face off against 16th-seeded Ravenna (4-6) in the Division IV, Region 13 playoff opener on November 1 at Nick Carter Stadium in Eastlake. Lake Catholic, undefeated for the first time since 1996 and ranked first in the Division IV Associated Press poll, aims to extend its stellar season and make a serious push for the state title.

Led by standout quarterback Frankie Trinetti, who has accumulated 2,256 passing yards and 22 touchdowns, the Cougars boast a balanced offense and strong defensive presence. Key receivers include Ace Peterlin, Cross Nimmo, Patrick Radigan, DJ Sears, and Jimmy Gibbons, each contributing significantly to the Cougars’ success. Gibbons has also been crucial to the Cougars’ ground game, with 816 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, and has led the defense with 12 tackles for loss (TFLs). Defenders Jayson Cummings and Marty Loncar have kept the Cougars’ line tough, adding sacks and TFLs that reinforce their reputation as a top-ranked squad.

Ravenna, despite a rocky season, found form in recent weeks, winning three of its last five games to secure a playoff spot. Quarterback C.J. Ross, receiver and defensive back Bryant Thompson, and tight end/defensive lineman Robert Melzer will be key players for the Ravens as they look to pull off an upset. The winner of this game will move on to face the victor between Lutheran East and Mogadore Field in the next round.

🏐 Mentor Volleyball Falls to St. Joseph in Regional Semifinals, Ending Season

Mentor’s volleyball season ended in a Division I regional semifinal loss to St. Joseph Academy, who swept the Cardinals 25-17, 25-15, 25-13. Mentor’s inventive preparations, including practicing with the boys' team, couldn’t stave off the Jaguars' dominant offensive led by setter Belle Groomes.

In the match, Mentor showed early promise, staying competitive in the first two sets but ultimately couldn’t contain St. Joseph’s momentum. Key moments, like a kill by Groomes when Mentor trailed 9-8 in the first set, created insurmountable gaps. Despite a few strong plays from Mentor’s Maeli Milo, Anna Cassidy, Kayden McKinney, Claire Kovell, and Melody Garrett, the team struggled to sustain an offensive counter.

While emotions ran high as the team’s seniors took the court together for the last time, Mentor’s Coach Samantha Weaver expressed pride in the Cardinals’ achievements this season, including securing a Greater Cleveland Conference title and a district championship. With a youthful lineup poised to gain more experience, she is hopeful for a deeper playoff run next season.

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