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🌨️ Weather: Cloudy & Cold, Stray Flurries. Snow Thursday Night - Temps 20-21

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 📰 Local News: 📰 City Offices to Close Across Mentor Area for New Year’s

 📰 Roads Reopen, Power Largely Restored in Mentor After Winter Storm

 🚨 Man Arrested After Alleged Filming Incident at Great Lakes Mall

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Event Spotlight: 🥶 Fairport Harbor’s Frozen Tradition: Take a Plunge

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Ohio State’s Title Hopes End with Quarterfinal Loss to Miami

 🏀 Mitchell Ignites Cavaliers in Fourth-Quarter Surge Over Suns

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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📰 City Offices to Close Across Mentor Area for New Year’s Holiday

Residents in the Mentor area should plan ahead for New Year’s Day as city offices in both Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake will be closed in observance of the holiday.

City of Mentor offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in recognition of New Year’s Day. Regular operations are expected to resume the following business day, Friday January 2.

In Mentor-on-the-Lake, city offices will observe an extended holiday closure. Offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 31, through Friday, January 2, allowing staff to observe the New Year holiday period.

Happy Holidays! Have a safe and healthy new year.

📰 Roads Reopen, Power Largely Restored in Mentor After Winter Storm

City Officials: Conditions have improved following recent severe winter weather.

As of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, all roads in Mentor have reopened, and power has been substantially restored for FirstEnergy customers across the city. Crews worked through the snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures to clear roadways and restore service after storm-related outages.

Residents who lose power are encouraged to check outage status online through FirstEnergy’s outage map or report outages by text or phone to help crews address any remaining issues.

While conditions have improved, hazardous weather remains possible. A Lake Effect Snow Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect through 7:00 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2026. Drivers are urged to use caution as additional snowfall and reduced visibility may occur.

Read More at news5cleveland.com

🚨 Beachwood Man Arrested After Alleged Filming Incident at Great Lakes Mall

A Beachwood man has been arrested following an incident reported inside a restroom at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor.

Police say officers were called to the mall’s food court on Tuesday, December 30, after a 911 caller reported that a man may have recorded video of the caller’s 11-year-old son while the child was using a urinal in the men’s restroom.

Mentor police responded to the scene and identified the suspect as 33-year-old Joshua Yanowitz of Beachwood. Following a brief investigation and interview, Yanowitz was taken into custody.

He has been charged with felony voyeurism in connection with the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

Read the Article at fox8.com

 🥶 Fairport Harbor’s Frozen Tradition: Plunge Into the New Year

Brave the Cold for a Cause at the 2026 ‘Port Plunge’ in Fairport Harbor

Fairport Harbor will kick off the new year with its annual Port Plunge on Thursday, January 1, 2026, inviting bold participants to dive into the icy waters of Lake Erie for a good cause.

Hosted by the Fairport Harbor Arts & Culture Alliance, the plunge takes place at Lakefront Beach with check-in starting at 11:15 a.m. and the plunge beginning at noon. Registration is $25, or $30 with an official event shirt for those who pre-register by December 25, 2025. Proceeds benefit Fairport Harbor Schools and local community events.

New this year is a partnership with the Lake County YMCA. Registrants can opt to support YMCA programs by selecting a special registration option that directs part of their fee toward the organization.

Fairport Harbor EMS will be on-site and in the water to ensure participant safety. Spectators are encouraged to attend, cheer on the plungers, and enjoy warm refreshments after the event.

Local vendors Julbeans Coffee & Crepes and Régos Brickhouse Pizza will be on hand offering hot drinks and food, creating a festive post-plunge atmosphere.

Whether plunging or supporting from the shore, the Port Plunge is a unique way to welcome 2026 while supporting the Fairport Harbor community.

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🏈 Ohio State’s Title Hopes End with Quarterfinal Loss to Miami

Ohio State Falls to Miami in Cotton Bowl, Ending Title Defense

Ohio State’s bid to repeat as national champions came to an abrupt end Wednesday night, as the Buckeyes fell 24-14 to 10th-seeded Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl.

The Buckeyes, who entered the game as 9.5-point favorites, struggled early against a Miami team riding postseason momentum. After quarterback Julian Sayin threw a screen pass that was intercepted and returned 72 yards for a touchdown, the Buckeyes found themselves trailing 14-0 in the first quarter. The pick came just minutes after Miami opened the scoring with a touchdown pass from Carson Beck to Mark Fletcher Jr.

Sayin, a freshman making his first playoff start, finished with 287 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. His top target was Miami native Jeremiah Smith, who caught seven passes for 157 yards and scored on a 14-yard fourth-down catch in the fourth quarter. Despite flashes of offensive promise, Ohio State couldn’t overcome its early mistakes and a relentless Miami pass rush that resulted in five sacks.

The Buckeyes’ defense held its ground for much of the game, but Miami capitalized on key opportunities. Fletcher, who earned offensive MVP honors, rushed for 90 yards and caught a touchdown. Beck completed 19 of 26 passes, including a record-setting 13 consecutive completions.

Ohio State finishes the season 12-2 after a narrow Big Ten Championship loss to Indiana and the quarterfinal defeat. The Buckeyes are set to open the 2026 season at home against Ball State.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

🏀 Mitchell Ignites Cavaliers in Fourth-Quarter Surge Over Suns

Mitchell's 34-Point Night Leads Cavaliers Over Suns, 129-113

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the fourth quarter to earn a 129-113 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, ending the Suns’ four-game winning streak.

Donovan Mitchell led the way with 34 points, along with 10 rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes. It was his 18th 30-point game of the season, placing him third in the NBA in that category. He bounced back strong after a quiet game in San Antonio earlier this week.

Darius Garland added 19 points, while Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill contributed 18 and 16, respectively. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen both recorded double-doubles, strengthening Cleveland’s inside game.

The Suns mounted a third-quarter comeback, cutting a 13-point halftime deficit to just two, largely fueled by a 20-point quarter from Devin Booker. But Cleveland responded with a 24-5 run, with Mitchell and Tyson combining for 14 points during the stretch. The Cavaliers shot 10-of-13 during the run, while Phoenix went cold, hitting just 2-of-10.

Cleveland’s lead grew to 24 points late in the game, and the team cruised to its second straight win, improving to 19-16 after a 7-7 December.

Booker finished with 32 points, Dillon Brooks had 20 (all in the first half), and Collin Gillespie added 17 for Phoenix, now 19-14 after going 7-5 in December.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

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