In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

 🌥️ Weather: Mostly Cloudy - Temps 56-59

 🎉 Events: 50+ Live Events. Direct Link to Mentor Live Events

 📰 Local News: 📰 Gunshot Wounds Claim Lives of Local Couple in Suspected Murder-Suicide

 📰 Coach Bob Krizancic Empowers Parents with New Online Course

 🚌 Laketran Marks 50 Years with Expanded Services and More

 📝 MENTOR COMMUNITY BULLETIN: Recycle Your Live Tree

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special Section: Food & Recipes: 🍲 Creamy One-Pot Sausage Gnocchi: A Quick Comfort Meal in 35 Minutes

 🍲 Bring Middle Eastern Comfort to Your Table with Mujadara

 🌟Highlight Your Local Business – Free! The Local Business Spotlight🌟

 🏒 Sports: 🏒 Cardinals Split Week with Rocky River Tie, Walsh Jesuit Loss

 🤔 Trivia Question  

 🤣 Something Funny

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👉 Mentor Live Events 👈
Dec 28

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50+ Event Dates

📰 Gunshot Wounds Claim Lives of Local Couple in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Authorities in Painesville are investigating a tragic incident in the Heisley Park Development that resulted in the deaths of a local couple in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Police discovered the bodies of a 58-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man in their Cherrywood Lane residence on the evening of December 26.

Officers responded to the home for a welfare check after receiving a report of concern. Upon arrival, they found the residence locked and received no response. After gaining access, they discovered the couple, identified as Celija Vidovic and Dragon Vidovic, both deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

Painesville detectives and the Lake County Coroner's Office were called to the scene to assist with the investigation. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and are seeking any additional information from the public.

📰 Coach Bob Krizancic Empowers Parents with New Online Course for Young Athletes

Mentor basketball coach Bob Krizancic has launched an online course titled Creating the Complete Package to help parents guide young athletes in sports, academics, and personal growth. Building on his 2022 book, the course offers five modules covering topics like character building, nutrition, and continuous learning. Parents can progress at their own pace and access monthly Q&A sessions with Krizancic. The program reflects lessons learned from Krizancic’s coaching career and experience raising two successful athlete sons.

For more information, go to: www.completepackagecourse.com

🚌 Laketran Marks 50 Years with Expanded Services and Future-Focused Innovations

Laketran, Lake County’s public transit agency, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in late 2024. Known for its innovative Dial-a-Ride service launched in 1986, the agency provides fixed-route, on-demand, and commuter transportation. Recent upgrades include a $22 million expansion of its headquarters, environmentally friendly vehicle transitions, and plans for same-day service and real-time tracking. Laketran continues to adapt, offering programs like Transit GO for job access and expanding services to meet evolving community needs.

Read More at laketran.com

📝 MENTOR COMMUNITY BULLETIN:

Recycle Your Live Tree

🍲 Creamy One-Pot Sausage Gnocchi: A Quick Comfort Meal in 35 Minutes

This creamy one-pot sausage gnocchi recipe delivers cheesy, hearty comfort in under 35 minutes. Featuring garlic butter breadcrumbs, a rich sauce made from tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream cheese, and tender gnocchi cooked to perfection, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Spinach, parmesan, and parsley add fresh, vibrant touches to this satisfying weeknight dinner.

See this quick and easy, not to mention delicious, recipe from pioneerwoman.com

🍲 Bring Middle Eastern Comfort to Your Table with Mujadara

Mujadara is a beloved Middle Eastern dish that combines simplicity with incredible flavor. This hearty dish features a base of tender lentils and rice, topped generously with caramelized onions, which add a deep, sweet richness. To enhance the experience, it's often paired with creamy or spicy sauces, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

A staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, mujadara is enjoyed in various forms across the region, with its name and preparation varying slightly depending on location. Whether called mujadarra, mujadarah, majadra, mejadra, moujadara, mudardara, or megadarra, this dish consistently showcases the beauty of humble ingredients prepared with care. It’s a favorite menu item in many Middle Eastern restaurants, and this recipe brings the authentic taste of this timeless dish into your kitchen.

See the website cookingandkate.com for the details on this great dish!

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🏒 Cardinals Split Week with Rocky River Tie, Walsh Jesuit Loss

The Mentor Cardinals boys ice hockey team had an eventful two days on the ice, battling to a tie with the Rocky River Pirates on Thursday, December 26, and falling to the Walsh Jesuit Warriors in a high-scoring game on Friday afternoon.

In Thursday’s match, Mentor displayed resilience, overcoming a 2-0 deficit after the first period to tie the game 2-2. Jake Mackey and AJ Trobenter scored for the Cardinals, with assists from Dominic Trem and Joe Mackey. Goalie Ryan Wilkinson was instrumental, saving 26 of the 28 shots he faced to help secure the draw.

On Friday, Mentor faced a tough challenge against the Walsh Jesuit Warriors, ultimately losing 5-4. The second period proved decisive, with Walsh Jesuit surging to a 3-1 lead. Despite a strong third-period rally that saw the Cardinals net three goals, they fell just short of a comeback. AJ Trobenter had a standout performance with a hat trick and an assist, while Dominic Trem contributed a goal and two assists. Additional assists came from Nathan Andree, Hayden Vallance, Ruslan Sherstiuk, and Matthew Friel.

Ryan Wilkinson was tested extensively in goal, facing 48 shots and making 43 saves. Walsh Jesuit’s goalkeeper handled 29 shots and made 25 saves. The loss dropped Mentor’s season record to 10-8-2, though they remain undefeated in conference play with a 3-0 record.

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🤣 Something Funny 🤣

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