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 📰 Local News: 🎼 75 Years Strong: Messiah Chorus of Lake County Celebrates Milestone Performance

🚑 Mentor Fire Upgrades EMS Fleet with Two 2025 Braun Ambulances

 🚒 Mentor Firefighters Return for 31st Annual Holiday Food Drive

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Event Spotlight: 🎅🏻 Mentor Headlands Hosts Holiday Craft Fair December 7

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Browns Leadership Staying Put Despite Another Losing Season

 🏀 Lady Cardinals Improve to 2-1 with Dominant Win Over Bees

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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🎼 75 Years Strong: Messiah Chorus of Lake County Celebrates Milestone Performance

75th Annual Performance of Handel’s Messiah Set for December 7

The Messiah Chorus of Lake County will hold its 75th performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road in Concord Township.

The concert features 150 singers, joined by professional soloists, a string orchestra, organ, piano, harpsichord, and trumpet. Participants come from various faith backgrounds, continuing a long-standing holiday tradition.

Led by a seasoned conductor, this year’s production includes seven rehearsals to prepare for the complexity of the music. The conductor also oversees the host church’s music program and balances a full-time career outside of music.

First performed locally in 1950, Messiah has been staged at multiple venues across Lake County. The work, composed in 1742 and originally intended for Easter, has become a cherished part of the global Christmas season.

Admission is free, with a free-will offering supporting the cost of musicians and production. Seating is general admission.

🚑 Mentor Fire Upgrades EMS Fleet with Two 2025 Braun Ambulances

Mentor Fire Department Adds Two New 2025 Ambulances to Fleet

The Mentor Fire Department has bolstered its emergency response capabilities with the addition of two 2025 Braun Chief XL Type I ambulances, built on Ford F-550 4x4 chassis.

Delivered by Penn Care and sold by Don Bloom, the new units will help ensure Mentor’s EMS crews are equipped with reliable, state-of-the-art vehicles for critical care and transport. The Chief XL model is known for its spacious interior, durability, and advanced safety features—ideal for high-volume departments like Mentor.

These new ambulances reflect the city’s ongoing commitment to investing in modern equipment to better serve residents during medical emergencies.

More details about the Braun Chief XL can be found here.

🚒 Mentor Firefighters Return for 31st Annual Holiday Food Drive

Mentor Fire Department Hosts Annual Food Drive to Support Local Families

For the 31st year, the Mentor Fire Department, joined by family and friends, will once again brave the winter weather to support those in need across Lake County during its annual Rescue the Needy Food Drive.

The 2025 drive will be held across two days:

• Friday, December 5, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

• Saturday, December 6, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The event will take place outside the northeast entrance of Great Lakes Mall near Barnes & Noble at 7850 Mentor Avenue.

Community members are encouraged to stop by and donate non-perishable food items or cash, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army Painesville Corps, which provides direct aid to Lake County residents. All donations remain local to support neighbors in need during the holiday season.

Since the initiative began in 1994, over $175,000 in food and cash donations have been collected, making a lasting impact on the community.

See More Information at cityofmentor.com

🎅🏻 Mentor Headlands Hosts Holiday Craft Fair December 7

Holiday Shopping, Local Flavor Highlight MHCC Craft & Vendor Fair

The Mentor Headlands Community Center will be buzzing with festive spirit on Sunday, December 7, as it hosts its annual December Craft & Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9096 Lake Overlook Dr., Mentor, OH.

Shoppers can browse a variety of handmade goods and local offerings, including crafts, jewelry, baked goods, gifts, and more, all from a wide range of community vendors.

In addition to shopping, attendees can try their luck at winning raffle baskets contributed by each vendor. Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each or 6 for $5.

For those working up an appetite, food options include a Hot Dog Combo (hot dog, chips, and drink) for just $3, and a Sausage and Peppers Combo for $5.

The craft & vendor fair promises a fun and festive environment for holiday shopping and community connection.

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🏈 Browns Leadership Likely Staying Put Despite Another Losing Season

Stability Likely for Browns as Stefanski, Berry Expected to Stay

The Cleveland Browns are closing in on another frustrating season, with one more loss marking their 19th double-digit defeat campaign since 1999. It would also be the third such outcome under head coach Kevin Stefanski, despite two playoff appearances and a pair of Coach of the Year awards.

Fan frustration has mounted amid ongoing struggles, and general manager Andrew Berry faces similar criticism. The controversial Watson trade cost the team three consecutive first-round picks, putting extra scrutiny on roster building, even as Berry’s 2024 rookie class draws praise.

Since the start of 2024, the Browns have gone just 6‑23, fueling speculation that ownership could part ways with Stefanski and Berry. However, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports that owner Jimmy Haslam may not be ready to shake things up again.

After years spent trying to align the front office and coaching staff, Haslam may view the current slump as fallout from the Watson deal — a decision the entire organization supported. Breer suggests one down year should be considered within the context of past progress.

The exit of chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta adds some uncertainty, but reports say he won’t be replaced, indicating a desire for continuity over disruption.

Breer believes Stefanski and Berry are likely to remain into 2026, aided by two first-round picks in the next draft and a renewed chance to fix the team’s quarterback issues.

For fans demanding change, patience might be necessary. The Browns have often fired leaders easily — but struggled to find lasting solutions.

Read More at dawgsbynature.com

🏀 Lady Cardinals Improve to 2-1 with Dominant Win Over Bees

Rodriguez Shines as Lady Cardinals Dominate Medina on the Road

The Mentor Lady Cardinals improved to 2-1 on the season with an emphatic 61-34 road win over the Medina Bees on Tuesday, December 3.

Mentor controlled the game from the opening tip, led by a breakout performance from Rodriguez, who poured in 25 points and posted a game-high +26 efficiency rating. She also drew a charge on the defensive end, one of two taken by the Cardinals, with Coleman also stepping in to force a turnover.

In the paint, McKinney anchored the defense with 11 rebounds and 3 blocks, providing a strong inside presence. Willis facilitated the offense with 4 assists, while also notching 3 steals to fuel Mentor’s transition game.

With the win, Mentor picks up momentum heading into their next matchup. The Lady Cardinals will host the Lorain Titans (0-4) on Saturday at 2:00 PM.

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