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 📰 Local News: 🎅🏻 Santa, Songs, and Sparkle: Tree Lighting Returns to Mentor

 🚧 Hallelujah! Mentor’s SR-2 to Undergo Pavement Grinding Overnight

 🚧 Mentor to Replace Storm Sewers on Blossom Drive by Spring

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Pet Corner: 🐕 Smart Ways to Keep Mentor’s Pets Safe: A Deeper Look at Lost-Pet Prevention

 🏈 Sports: 🏒 Mentor Hockey Outlasts Avon Lake in 9-6 Shootout

 🏀 Cavaliers Nearly Erase 22-Point Deficit in Hard-Fought Loss

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🎅🏻 Santa, Songs, and Sparkle: Tree Lighting Returns to Mentor

Mentor to Kick Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Celebration on December 2

Mentor is inviting the community to ring in the holiday season at its annual Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, set for Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The festive event will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM outside the Mentor Municipal Center at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard.

Guests can enjoy an evening of seasonal cheer as local choirs perform classic holiday songs and Santa makes a grand entrance in a horse-drawn carriage. Families will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa, and light refreshments will be available to help keep spirits bright.

This free, family-friendly event promises a joyful start to the holidays and is open to all members of the community.

Source: cityofmentor.com

🚧 Hallelujah! Mentor’s SR-2 to Undergo Pavement Grinding Overnight

Overnight Pavement Grinding Scheduled for SR-2 in Mentor on November 20

That bumpy ride in the right lanes of Route 2 near the Hopkins Road overpass may soon be fixed — or at least feel a whole lot smoother.

Drivers in Mentor should be prepared for overnight lane closures on State Route 2 as pavement grinding work gets underway near the Hopkins Road overpass. According to the Lake County Engineer’s Office, the maintenance is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025, and continue through 6:00 AM the next morning.

The grinding work will address pavement imperfections, aiming to improve driving conditions along this stretch of highway. Motorists are advised to reduce speed, stay alert, and move over for road crews in the construction zone.

Temporary lane closures will shift throughout the night, and drivers should watch for signs and changing traffic patterns in the area.

🚧 Mentor to Replace Storm Sewers on Blossom Drive by Spring

The City of Mentor is replacing the storm sewer system on Blossom Drive, with the project slated for completion by May 15, 2026. Funded in part or in total by the Ohio Public Works Commission, the replacement aims to upgrade outdated infrastructure and improve stormwater drainage.

This infrastructure project reflects ongoing efforts by the city to maintain and modernize essential public utilities. While the timeline aims to minimize disruptions, area residents may experience brief inconveniences during the construction period.

Source: cityofmentor.com

🐕 Smart Ways to Keep Mentor’s Pets Safe: A Deeper Look at Lost-Pet Prevention

Lake County’s Lost & Found Pets Roundup: Safety Tips Every Pet Owner Should Know

Losing a pet is every owner’s worst fear, and while most people know the basics — keep gates latched, use a collar with ID, close the front door behind you — many escapes happen because of small, overlooked habits. Here are deeper, smarter safety strategies that help keep Mentor’s pets safe and quickly reunited if they wander.

Understand “Threshold Moments”

Many pets bolt during high-excitement transitions: kids rushing out for school, groceries coming in, or visitors arriving. Build a quick “pause routine” at each doorway. Even a basic “sit and wait” command lowers the risk dramatically.

Audit Your Yard at Night

Dogs often find escape routes after dark. Walk your yard with a flashlight once a month to spot gaps under fences, loose posts, or objects stacked near the fence that could act as a stepstool. Many escapes happen when winter frost shifts soil or when summer storms weaken panels.

Microchip — and Make It Searchable

Microchips only work if the information is up-to-date. Log into your microchip registry once a year (set a phone reminder) and verify the phone number and address. Add a secondary contact outside your household in case your phone battery dies or you’re unreachable during work hours.

Use a “Return Fast” Digital Tag

Consider adding a QR-code smart tag to your pet’s collar. These allow finders to scan the tag and instantly see your contact info — no need to wait for a vet or shelter to read a microchip.

Know Where to Report in Lake County

If your pet goes missing or you spot a stray, local reporting speeds reunions. Bookmark these resources:

• Mentor Police Department Non-Emergency: 440-255-1234

• Lake County Lost & Found Pets & others (Facebook groups & volunteer networks)

• Lake Humane Society Lost Pet Page

A little preparation goes a long way in making sure every pet in Mentor has a safe path home.

🏒 Mentor Hockey Outlasts Avon Lake in 9-6 Shootout

Mentor Caps Off Weekend With High-Scoring Win Over Avon Lake

Mentor opened its hockey season with a strong showing at the Tim Alexander Memorial Tournament, finishing with a 2-1 record and a statement 9-6 victory over Avon Lake to close out the weekend at Hamilton Ice Arena.

After a tight schedule and two days of intense competition, the Cardinals faced Avon Lake on Sunday morning, building a dominant 6-2 lead after two periods. Will Norris, Kilian Beduhn, Matthew Perdue, Waylon Slagel, and Hayden Vallance (2) fueled the early offensive surge.

Avon Lake pushed back hard in the third, scoring four times in just over seven minutes to trim the deficit to one. Mentor called a timeout to regroup and quickly responded with Jake Mackey’s goal just 29 seconds later. Despite a late push from Avon Lake, including a hat trick from Brady Gibel and a multi-goal performance from Nate LePrevost, the Cardinals shut the door with two empty-net goals by Nathan Andree and Mackey.

Mentor’s win denied Avon Lake a comeback and secured a strong finish to the tournament, even though Amherst claimed the championship with a 3-0 record and a 7-0 rout of Holy Name.

Throughout the weekend, Mentor showed depth and resilience, with multiple players contributing on both ends of the ice. Special teams also proved effective, converting both power-play chances against the Shoremen. Goaltender C.J. Lobue made 28 saves on 34 shots to anchor the win.

🏀 Cavaliers Nearly Erase 22-Point Deficit in Hard-Fought Loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers mounted an impressive second-half rally on Wednesday night but ultimately fell short in a 114-104 loss to the red-hot Houston Rockets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Down by as many as 22 points in the third quarter, the Cavaliers roared back with a 23-5 run to close the gap to just four heading into the fourth. Donovan Mitchell sparked the late charge, scoring 19 of his 21 points in the final quarter, while De’Andre Hunter led all Cleveland scorers with 25 points. Evan Mobley added 18 points, though struggles at the free-throw line—missing six of ten—hampered the comeback.

Houston responded to Cleveland’s surge with timely plays, including key buckets from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. Sengun finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Rockets extended their win streak to five games.

Despite the loss, the Cavaliers showed resilience, especially in the second half. Lonzo Ball added seven points during the third-quarter push, and Jarrett Allen posted eight points and seven rebounds.

The night was also marked by physical play. Both Hunter and Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. received flagrant and technical fouls, while Nae’Qwan Tomlin picked up a technical as well.

Injury issues continue to plague Cleveland, with Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson missing their fifth straight game, and Sam Merrill sidelined due to a recent hand injury. Tyson may return for Friday’s matchup against Indiana.

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