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 ❄️ Weather: Snow Showers, Windy & Cold - Temps 33-35

 📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!

 📰 Local News: ❄️ Lake-Effect Snow to Snarl NE Ohio Commutes Thru Tuesday

 🏐 State Champs! Lake Catholic Tops New Lexington for State Crown

 📰 NE Ohio Businesses Offer Veterans Free Meals, Discounts on Nov. 11

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Real Estate: 🏡 How Much Can You Really Get from a Cash-Out Refinance?

🏘️ Featured New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Special Teams Collapse Sinks Browns in Costly Road Loss to Jets

 🏐 Mentor’s Historic Volleyball Season Ends in State Final Loss to Seton

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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❄️ Lake-Effect Snow to Snarl Northeast Ohio Commutes Through Tuesday

Northeast Ohio faces a prolonged stretch of lake-effect snow from late Sunday through Tuesday, bringing hazardous travel conditions during both commutes on Monday. A shift in wind direction allows snow to fall beyond the usual snowbelt regions. Temperatures remain below freezing until mid-week, when a gradual warm-up begins. Snow showers taper off by Wednesday, with breezy but drier weather expected by Thursday. Accumulations will vary depending on where the lake effect snow bands set up. Most forecasters are calling for the city of Mentor to experience 1-3 inches of snow on Monday.

🏐 Div. V State Champs! Lake Catholic’s Fourth Consecutive Crown

Lake Catholic Volleyball Wins Fourth Straight State Title After Back-to-Back Weekend Victories

Lake Catholic secured its fourth consecutive Division V state championship on Sunday, wrapping up a dominant postseason with a 3-1 victory over New Lexington at Wright State University.

The Cougars opened the weekend with a straight-set sweep of Summit Country Day in the state semifinal (25-14, 25-23, 25-18). Ahnna Bergant led the way with 19 kills, while Ava Starr controlled the tempo with 30 assists and four service aces—three of which came during a key run in the second set. Lola Loncar added 18 digs and three aces, and the team collectively tallied 39 kills, 36 assists, nine aces, and 53 digs to overwhelm their opponent.

In Sunday’s championship match, Lake Catholic showed resilience and depth in a 3-1 win over New Lexington (25-21, 25-10, 23-25, 25-17). Bergant delivered another standout performance with 23 kills. Freshmen Kenzie Smith and Ryann Schneider combined for 22 kills, and middle hitters Sophia Raguz and Layla Kastner added valuable front-row contributions, with Raguz recording five blocks and Kastner adding seven kills.

Starr dished out 48 assists to pace the offense and guided a cohesive attack that kept New Lexington on its heels. Loncar was again a defensive force with 36 digs, consistently keeping plays alive and limiting scoring runs by the Panthers.

Despite being viewed as underdogs entering the postseason, with only three seniors and a young core, the Cougars leaned on teamwork, discipline, and experience to secure the program’s fifth overall state title—and continue a legacy that shows no signs of slowing down.

📰 NE Ohio Businesses Offer Veterans Free Meals, Discounts on Nov. 11

Northeast Ohio Businesses Offer Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts to Honor Service Members

Veterans Day, observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 this year, is being marked across Northeast Ohio with a wide array of special offers for veterans and active-duty military personnel. From free meals to discounted attractions and services, businesses are showing their appreciation for those who have served.

Restaurants are once again leading the way with generous giveaways. National chains like Applebee’s, Chili’s, and Bob Evans are offering free meals, while others, like Big Boy, are offering deeply discounted breakfast specials. California Pizza Kitchen, City Barbeque, and Red Robin are each serving up complimentary entrées to veterans. Coffee lovers can enjoy free brews at Caribou Coffee, Starbucks, and Panera Bread, while Menchie’s and Vicious Biscuit are offering frozen yogurt and full meals, respectively.

Fast-casual stops like Sheetz are offering not just a free meal and drink, but also a free car wash. Breakfast chain IHOP is serving its red, white, and blueberry pancake combo for free, and Denny’s is providing a free Grand Slam to all military personnel between 5 a.m. and noon.

Retailers are joining in as well. Great Clips and Sports Clips are giving free haircuts or vouchers to veterans, while Tractor Supply Co. is offering a 10% discount on Nov. 11.

For families looking to spend the day out, local attractions are offering free or discounted admission. The Akron Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are both offering free admission to veterans, with discounted tickets for accompanying family members at Akron Zoo. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is welcoming veterans and one guest free of charge, and will host a special Veterans Day Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

With everything from meals and coffee to haircuts and family outings, Veterans Day 2025 is filled with heartfelt gestures from businesses across the region—small ways to say thank you to those who have served.

Read More at fox8.com

🏡 How Much Can You Really Get from a Cash-Out Refinance?

A cash-out refinance lets you tap into your home equity by replacing your existing mortgage with a new, larger loan—and taking the difference in cash. But how much can you actually get?

Most lenders cap the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) at 80%, meaning you can borrow up to 80% of your home’s appraised value. Subtract your current mortgage balance and closing costs, and what’s left is your cash-out amount. For example, if your home is worth $400,000 and you owe $250,000, you could borrow up to $320,000—leaving roughly $64,000 in cash after closing costs.

Loan type also matters. While conventional and FHA loans stick to the 80% cap, VA loans may allow you to borrow up to 90% or more. Investment and vacation homes typically have lower LTV limits.

Other key factors that impact your max cash-out include your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and the home’s appraised value. Even modest home appreciation can increase how much equity you can access.

While it may be tempting to take the maximum amount, keep in mind that a larger loan means higher monthly payments. If you're using the funds to improve your home or consolidate debt, a cash-out refinance can be a smart move—just be sure it fits your long-term financial goals.

Read More at themortgagereports.com

🏘️ Featured New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)

9153 Jordan Dr., Mentor, OH. 44060
5 Beds, 4 Baths, 6,205 Sqft. 0.92 Acre Lot
Sale Price $1,899,000
Listed by: Adam Kaufman Brokered by Howard Hanna - Pepper Pike
Link to Property Listing

6495 Meadowbrook Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 2,620 Sqft. 0.59 Acre Lot
Sale Price $499,900
Listed by: Angelo Joseph Marrali Brokered by Howard Hanna - Mentor
Link to Property Listing

6267 Foxwood Ct., Mentor OH 44060
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2,723 Sqft., 0.27 Acre Lot
Sale Price $370,000
Listed by: Alexandra Tillstrom Brokered by McDowell Real Estate
Link to Property Listing

6399 Carolyn Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,990 Sqft., 0.85 Acre Lot
Sale Price $269,000
Listed by: ??? Brokered by Platinum Real Estate
Link to Property Listing

4995 Marigold Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,608 Sqft., 9,579 Sqft Lot
Sale Price $224,500
Listed by: Aryeh Dori Brokered by Acacia Realty, Llc.
Link to Property Listing

Link to All the Home Listings in 44060 (181 in Total) in Zip Code 44060

🏈 Special Teams Collapse Sinks Browns in Costly Road Loss to Jets

The Browns’ road struggles continued Sunday as they fell 27-20 to the Jets, their 13th straight loss away from home, despite a new offensive voice in coordinator Tommy Rees.

Cleveland started strong, scoring first on a 95-yard drive capped by a David Njoku touchdown. But two Jets return touchdowns—one on a kickoff, one on a punt—just 36 seconds apart turned the tide and gave New York a 14-7 lead.

Rees introduced a more aggressive offensive style, but dropped passes, penalties, and six sacks on Dillon Gabriel undermined the effort. Gabriel finished 17-of-32 for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Jerry Jeudy had his best outing of the season with 78 yards and a touchdown on six catches, while rookie back Quinshon Judkins added 75 rushing yards.

The Browns’ defense held strong, limiting Jets QB Justin Fields to 11 passing yards through three quarters and forcing a key interception by Ronnie Hickman. But in the fourth, Fields connected with Breece Hall on a 42-yard screen to break a 17-17 tie. Hall later added a 30-yard run to set up a field goal that pushed New York ahead 27-17.

The Browns (2-7) will try to regroup as they’ll face the division-leading Ravens next Sunday.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

🏐 Mentor’s Historic Volleyball Season Ends in State Final Loss to Seton

Mentor volleyball’s incredible postseason run came to an end on Nov. 9, as the Cardinals fell in straight sets to undefeated Seton in the Division I state championship match at Wright State.

The 3-0 loss (25-23, 25-20, 25-19) gave Seton its second straight title and eighth overall. For Mentor, it marked only the second state runner-up finish in program history and the first title match appearance since 1998.

The Cardinals earned their place in the final with a 3-1 win over Olentangy Orange in the semifinals, breaking a 1-1 tie with gritty play down the stretch. Kayden McKinney had 15 kills in that match, while Melody Garrett added 18 kills and 11 digs. Ava Garrett led with 17 digs.

Against Seton, Mentor kept each set competitive, even leading late in the first before Seton pulled ahead with two key kills. McKinney and Garrett each finished with 10 kills in the final, while freshman Ashlyn McKinney added seven and Ava Garrett tallied 14 digs.

Despite the loss, Mentor’s season was a defining one. Under head coach Sam Weaver—a former player on Mentor’s last state-bound team in 2007—the Cardinals captured their third straight GCC and district titles, and finally advanced beyond the regional level.

The senior core of McKinney, Garrett, and Anna Cassidy helped reshape the program’s expectations, while younger players like Ava Garrett and Ashlyn McKinney gained valuable experience for the future.

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