In this Issue of Mentor Local Buzz 🐝

☁️ Weather: Windy, Mostly Cloudy. Change of Afternoon Rain - Temps 43-45

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

 📰 Local News: 💡 FirstEnergy Seeks OK for Longer, More Frequent, Outages

👮🏻 Mentor Police Department Seeks New Recruits — Here’s How to Apply

✍🏻 Mentor High School Preschool Enrollment Open for 2026–27

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Home Services: 🏡 Make It Personal: 2026 Design Tips from Property Brothers

 🏀 Sports: 🏀 Cleveland Stumbles in Fourth, Drops Tough One to Jazz

 🏒 Cardinals Battle Red Raiders in Back-and-Forth Draw

 🏀 Lake Catholic Drops Fourth Straight as Kenston Streak Hits Five

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

Contact Mentor Local Buzz - [email protected] - 440-256-6115

👉 Events in Mentor & the Area! Visit
MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events
Featured Event for Jan 13

See All the Events
MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events

💡 FirstEnergy Seeks OK for Longer, More Frequent, Outages

FirstEnergy Wants Approval to Lengthen and Increase Power Outages

FirstEnergy is asking Ohio regulators to relax power reliability standards, letting its utilities—Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., Ohio Edison, and Toledo Edison—take more time to restore service and allow more outages each year.

The company says outages have worsened since 2019 due to factors like weather and falling trees, and proposes raising CEI’s average outage duration from 135 to 150 minutes. But cities including Cleveland, Lakewood, and Barberton strongly oppose the request.

Lakewood reported 60+ extended outages in one year, many tied to equipment failures or company errors. Vulnerable residents have been trapped in elevators or lost access to medical equipment. Cleveland argues most outages are preventable and criticizes the utility’s $1 billion in upgrades for lacking results.

The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel and others are demanding an independent investigation. A key hearing with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is set for February 26.

Read More at cleveland.com

👮🏻 Mentor Police Department Seeks New Recruits — Here’s How to Apply

Mentor Police Department Hiring Full-Time Officers – Apply by Feb. 9

The City of Mentor is accepting applications for Full-Time Police Officer positions through February 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Candidates must complete two steps to be considered:

1. Submit a completed City of Mentor Police Officer Application by the deadline.

2. Complete the NTN Law Enforcement Frontline National Exam, with scores from Feb. 9, 2025 to Feb. 9, 2026 accepted.

Applicants can submit the job application first, even if the exam hasn’t been taken yet—scores just need to be submitted by the deadline.

How to Apply:

• Download application packet: 2026 Police Officer Application

• Email application to: [email protected] (include full name and position in subject line)

• Or mail/hand-deliver to: Human Resources Office, Mentor Municipal Center – 3rd Floor 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060

Questions? Call Libby Gorter at 440-974-5760.
See Facebook Post by the Mentor Police Department for Full Story.

✍🏻 Mentor High School Preschool Enrollment Open for 2026–27

Enrollment Now Open for Mentor High School Preschool Program

Mentor Public Schools is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 preschool program at Mentor High School. Offering both morning and afternoon sessions, the program is part of the district’s Career Technical Education (CTE) initiative, providing early learning for children and hands-on experience for high school students pursuing careers in education.

Separate from the integrated preschool at Garfield, this program serves as a learning lab for Mentor High School juniors and seniors.

Classes run Tuesday through Friday, with a morning session from 7:35 to 9:45 a.m. and an afternoon session from 12:00 to 2:10 p.m.

Eligible children must be at least 3 years old by September 1, 2026, and fully potty trained.

To enroll or ask questions, contact Marissa Manocchio at 440-974-5343 or email [email protected]. Enrollment is currently open.

See mentorschools.net for more information.

🏡 Make It Personal: 2026 Design Tips from the Property Brothers

Property Brothers Urge Homeowners to Embrace Bolder Design in 2026

The Property Brothers are kicking off 2026 with a strong message for homeowners: it's time to ditch the dull and bring back personality. With fresh seasons of Celebrity IOU and Don't Hate Your House with the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott are encouraging fans to make bolder design choices this year.

Gone are the days of sterile white and endless shades of gray. The brothers are championing unique touches, artisanal craftsmanship, and vintage finds to give homes more texture and character. Rather than opting for cookie-cutter furniture, they recommend incorporating one-of-a-kind pieces—whether discovered during travels or sourced from local antique shops.

For those unsure where to start, the brothers suggest experimenting with statement items like vintage tapestries, unique upholstery, or even unexpected fabrics in everyday spaces. They stress that personal items shouldn't stay boxed away in garages; if it can't be displayed, it may not belong in the home.

For a low-commitment upgrade, they recommend peel-and-stick wallpaper—a fun, flexible option that allows for easy changes and creativity. Whether it's trying out a bold pattern or swapping a single shelf, the key is to start small and build design confidence over time.

With a focus on personalization and creativity, the Property Brothers are hoping to inspire homeowners to break away from generic trends and make their spaces truly their own in 2026.

Read the Full Article at the goodhousekeeping.com

🏀 Cleveland Stumbles in Fourth, Drops Tough One to Jazz

Cavaliers Falter Late in 123-112 Loss to Jazz

The Cleveland Cavaliers let a strong first-half rally slip away Monday night, falling 123-112 to the Utah Jazz at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

After erasing a 17-point first-quarter deficit and taking an eight-point lead into halftime, Cleveland couldn’t hold off a surging Jazz squad led by Keyonte George, who scored 32 points. The Cavaliers briefly led by 10 early in the third, but Utah answered with a 21-8 run and took control in the fourth.

Darius Garland led Cleveland with 23 points, and Donovan Mitchell added 21. The loss was the Cavaliers’ second in three games, setting them back further in the Eastern Conference standings.

Cleveland hit all 13 of its free throws but couldn’t match Utah’s execution late. The Cavaliers now head to Philadelphia for their next matchup on Wednesday.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

🏒 Cardinals Battle Red Raiders in Back-and-Forth Draw

Mentor and Shaker Heights delivered an intense, evenly matched contest that ended in a 5-5 tie after a back-and-forth battle on the ice. The Cardinals took a 2-1 lead after the first period, but both teams traded goals throughout to finish deadlocked.

Mentor made the most of their only power play, converting once, while Shaker Heights couldn’t capitalize on theirs. The Cardinals' offense was balanced, with five different players scoring. Eight players recorded assists, led by Jack Mackey with two.

Goalie Luke Palmer anchored Mentor with a solid effort, facing 29 shots and allowing five goals to help secure the tie.

With the draw, Mentor moves to 11-9-3. They’ll face Olentangy Orange next on Friday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m.

🏀 Lake Catholic Drops Fourth Straight as Kenston Streak Hits Five

The Lake Catholic boys basketball team’s struggles continued Saturday with a fourth straight loss, falling to Kenston in a lopsided 80-50 defeat. The Cougars dropped to 4-8 as they search for answers midway through the season.

Kenston, meanwhile, cruised to its fifth consecutive win, improving to 8-2 behind its most explosive offensive showing of the year. Sharp shooting and fluid ball movement allowed the Bombers to control the game from start to finish.

Standout guard Eli Ellis led the way with 28 points, shooting 65% from the field, while adding six steals and five assists. His performance lifted his season shooting average to 45.5%.

Ethan Burge added 12 points on 50% shooting, along with eight assists and seven rebounds in a strong all-around effort.

Lake Catholic will look to regroup at home Friday against Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin at 7 p.m. No player stats were available for the Cougars.

Source: Google

🤣 Something Funny 🤣

I gotcha mom! Stay back! haha