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 📰 Local News: 🎄 Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake Adjust Office Hours for Holiday Season

⚕️ Hometown Pride: Mentor’s Anne Marenkovic Joins Pitt Athletics

⛸️ Lace Up: Mentor Ice Arena Announces 2025–26 Holiday Skate Times

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wellness Wednesday: 💤 Your Mattress Matters: The Importance of a Quality Sleep Haven

 🏀 Sports: 🏀 Mitchell, Merrill Lead Balanced Cavaliers Attack in Blowout

 🏀 Mentor’s Defense Fuels Breakaway Win Over Solon

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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🎄 Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake Adjust Office Hours for Holiday Season

Residents should be aware of upcoming holiday closures affecting local government offices. The City of Mentor will close all municipal offices in observance of the holidays on December 25 and January 1.

Meanwhile, the City of Mentor-on-the-Lake will observe a longer holiday schedule, with offices closed from December 24 through December 25, and again from December 31 through January 2. Regular business hours will resume following these dates.

⚕️ Hometown Pride: Mentor’s Anne Marenkovic Joins Pitt Athletics

Mentor native Anne Marenkovic joined the University of Pittsburgh’s Sports Medicine staff in September 2025, turning a hometown journey from Mentor, Ohio, into a role with a nationally recognized athletics program.

She works out of the Fitzgerald Field House as the primary athletic trainer for the men’s and women’s cross country teams and assists with the men’s and women’s track programs.

Marenkovic is a 2003 graduate of Ohio Northern University with a degree in athletic training and later earned a master’s degree in health care administration from Ohio University in 2018. She brings more than 20 years of experience in sports medicine, much of it spent in Northeast Ohio.

Her career includes work at the Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center and several years with the Cleveland Clinic, where she served as head athletic trainer at Gilmour Academy, Chagrin Falls High School, and Austintown Fitch High School. Now residing in Boardman, Ohio, Marenkovic continues to represent her Mentor roots at the collegiate level.

Read more at pittsburghpanthers.com

⛸️ Lace Up: Mentor Ice Arena Announces 2025–26 Holiday Skate Times

Mentor Ice Arena has released its holiday public skating schedule for the 2025–2026 season, offering multiple opportunities for families and skaters to hit the ice during the winter break. Public skating sessions will continue to run after Christmas from December 26 through January 2, when the facility will be closed.

Skating times are scheduled throughout the day, beginning late morning and continuing into the early evening. The arena will not offer skating sessions on January 1 during the morning time slot. The holiday schedule provides several daily options for residents and visitors looking to enjoy seasonal recreation at the city-owned facility.

Skate times: 11-12:30pm (No Jan 1st)
1:30 - 3:00pm
4:00 - 5:30pm

 💤 Your Mattress Matters: The Importance of a Quality Sleep Haven

A good night's sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. It's during sleep that our bodies repair, rejuvenate and prepare for the day ahead. While many factors contribute to a restful night's sleep, one often overlooked element is the mattress.

A well-made mattress provides the right support and cushioning for your body. This can help alleviate aches and pains, especially for those with conditions like back or neck issues. A poor mattress, on the other hand, can exacerbate these problems. By providing the right support, a quality mattress can help alleviate pressure points and promote proper spinal alignment.

A comfortable mattress can lead to better sleep quality. When you're not tossing and turning or feeling uncomfortable, you're more likely to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. When you sleep well, you wake up feeling refreshed and energized, along with boosting your mood. A quality mattress can contribute to this by providing the support and comfort your body needs to rest and recover.

When selecting a mattress, consider your sleeping style. Side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers require different types of support.

Side Sleepers

• Ideal Mattress Type:  Medium-firm or plush-firm.

• Why: Side sleepers need a mattress that provides ample support for their hips and shoulders, preventing alignment issues. A medium-firm or plush-firm mattress strikes a balance between softness and support.

Back Sleepers

• Ideal Mattress Type: Medium-firm.

• Why: Back sleepers need a mattress that supports their lumbar curve and prevents their hips from sinking too deeply. A medium-firm mattress offers the right balance of support and comfort.

Stomach Sleepers

• Ideal Mattress Type: Firm.

• Why: Stomach sleepers need a firm mattress to prevent their hips and shoulders from sagging, which can strain their spine. A firm mattress provides the necessary support to maintain proper alignment.

Combination Sleepers

• Ideal Mattress Type: Medium-firm.

• Why: If you change positions throughout the night, a medium-firm mattress is a versatile option that can accommodate different sleeping styles.

The materials used in a mattress can also influence its firmness and comfort. 

Memory foam molds to your body's contours, providing personalized support and pressure relief. This material absorbs movement, making it ideal for couples who share a bed. 

Latex Mattresses are natural and hypoallergenic as they are resistant to dust mites, mold, and bacteria. They promote airflow, helping to keep you cool throughout the night. Latex offers a balance of softness and support, providing a comfortable and responsive sleeping surface. 

Innerspring mattresses have been a popular choice for many years, offering a traditional level of support. The open coil design of innerspring mattresses allows for good airflow, keeping you cool and come in a wide range of firmness options to suit different preferences. 

Finally, hybrids combine innerspring coils with memory foam or latex layers, offering a blend of support, comfort, and breathability. They often allow you to choose the firmness level of the innerspring coils and the thickness of the foam layers, providing a highly customizable sleeping experience.

Ultimately, the best mattress for you is the one that feels comfortable and supports your body. Consider your personal preferences and “play Goldilocks” so you can try out different mattresses before making a decision.

A quality mattress is an investment in your health and well-being. While it may seem like a significant expense upfront, the benefits can last for years to come. By choosing a mattress that provides the right support and comfort, you can improve your sleep quality, reduce pain, and boost your overall health.

By Karen Martin | The Wellness Connection | thewellnessc.com [email protected]
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🏀 Mitchell, Merrill Lead Balanced Cavaliers Attack in Cleveland Blowout

The Cavaliers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season Tuesday night, rolling past the New Orleans Pelicans 141-118 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse behind a deep, balanced offensive effort.

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead Cleveland, while Sam Merrill added 22 in an impressive return to the rotation. The win marked the Cavs’ second straight and evened their December record.

Nine Cavaliers scored in double figures, a feat the franchise has achieved only twice. Cleveland has now scored at least 139 points in consecutive games and eight times this season, highlighting its growing offensive rhythm.

The bench played a major role, contributing 57 points, with Jaylon Tyson leading the reserves with 18. Jarrett Allen added 14 points and knocked down his first three-pointer in nearly two years, energizing the crowd.

New Orleans briefly cut the deficit to six in the third quarter, but Cleveland answered with a decisive 17-4 run. Mitchell scored 13 points in the quarter without missing a shot.

Zion Williamson scored 26 off the bench for the Pelicans, snapping their five-game winning streak. The Cavaliers now head to New York for a Christmas Day matchup.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

🏀 Mentor’s Defense Fuels Breakaway Win Over Solon

The Mentor Lady Cardinals turned a close game into a convincing win Tuesday, using a dominant third quarter to pull away from Solon for an 85-64 victory on Dec. 23.

Leading by seven at halftime, the Cardinals erupted with a 27-11 run in the third quarter, fueled by defensive pressure and a fast pace. The win improved Mentor to 8-1, while Solon fell to 5-5.

Mentor set the tone early with a 6-0 run that forced a quick Solon timeout. The Comets stayed close with strong three-point shooting and rebounding, but the Cardinals’ pressure disrupted Solon’s rhythm. Nina Rodriguez and Keira Coleman anchored the defense, creating turnovers and extra possessions.

Despite Solon increasing its physicality in the second quarter, Mentor maintained control and took a 45-37 halftime lead with timely baskets and strong transition defense.

The game shifted after the break as Mentor forced turnovers on Solon’s first two possessions and never relented, forcing 10 turnovers in the third quarter to open the game up.

Ashlyn McKinley led the Cardinals with 22 points and nine rebounds, followed by Rodriguez with 19. Hayley McClintock added 13, while Peyton Willis and Coleman each scored 10. Mentor returns to action Jan. 3, hosting Cleveland Heights.

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