🌨️ Weather: Cloudy, Blustery, Possible Scattered Snow Showers - Temps 35-38°

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

📰 Local News: 🎶 Free Summer Concerts Are Back: Mentor Rocks Announces 2026 Schedule

🏘️ Construction Begins on 2026 Lake County YMCA Dream House in Mentor

🔦 Adult Flashlight Dash Returns to Black Brook for High-Energy Nighttime Hunt

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wellness Wednesday: 🌿 Spring Into Health: Simple Ways to Safely Detox Your Body This Season

🏀 Sports: 🏀 Cavaliers Surge Past Knicks with Dominant Second-Half

🏀 Mentor’s Boys Comeback Falls Just Short Against Lakewood

🏈 Mentor Graduate Fred Hale Joins Philadelphia Eagles Staff

🤔 Trivia Question

🤣 Something Funny

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

The City of Mentor has announced the 2026 Mentor Rocks summer concert series, returning to the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., with select bonus dates throughout the season.

Headliners include platinum-selling artist Phillip Phillips and multi-platinum rock band Night Ranger. A rising country performer will also be announced. The lineup combines national acts with popular tribute bands, including Forever Seger (Bob Seger tribute), Fleetwood Gold (Fleetwood Mac tribute), and Hotel California (Eagles tribute) as part of the Independence Day celebration.

The series continues to draw strong regional crowds, with more than 132,000 attendees in 2025 and an average of over 8,000 per concert.

Concertgoers can enjoy local food vendors and a selection of beer and wine. Lawn seating is available, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted, but outside alcohol, glass containers, food deliveries, and pets are not allowed.

Admission and parking remain free. More information is available at mentorrocks.info.

Construction is underway on the 2026 Lake County YMCA Dream House in Mentor at 9026 Jackson Street. The annual fundraiser home is being built by Rick Osborne Jr. and Osborne Real Estate Services.

Community members will be able to tour the home this summer for a chance to win it. Guests who purchase multiple tour tickets will also be eligible to win a new vehicle through a partnership with The Chevy Network and Classic Chevrolet of Mentor.

The home features an open-concept layout with a spacious kitchen and island seating, an open family room with adjacent dining area, and a finished lower-level entertainment space. The second floor includes a primary suite and two additional bedrooms, along with an attached two-car garage and large deck.

Tours will run July through August, with specific dates to be announced in the spring. Visiting hours are scheduled for Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 7 p.m.

Proceeds from ticket sales support Lake County YMCA programs, including financial assistance for child care and camps, summer learning initiatives for at-risk students, water safety education, inclusive programming, and other vital community services. Read More or Watch the video by wkyc.com.

Tickets start at $25, with all proceeds benefiting the Lake County YMCA.
Buy tickets here.

Black Brook Golf Course will glow after dark in 2026 as the popular Adult Flashlight Dash returns for another high-energy evening of competition and fun.

Designed exclusively for participants ages 21 and over, the Adult Flashlight Dash transforms the traditional egg hunt into a fast-paced, all-out sprint under the night sky. At the starting signal, participants race across the course in search of as many of the 4,000 hidden eggs as they can gather. Many of the eggs contain special prizes, adding to the excitement and friendly competition.

Snacks are included with registration, and adult beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

The Flashlight Dash has become a favorite annual tradition and typically sells out quickly. Those interested are encouraged to preregister through Mentor Recreation by calling 440-974-5720.

It is still winter, but spring is right around the corner, which means it is time for some Spring cleaning. But that isn’t something we should only do to our homes. We live in our bodies, and they deserved to be “cleaned” as well.

A detox or a cleanse of your body may conjure up images of a strict liquid diet of green smoothies for a week or fasting for several days, but those extreme measures are not necessary and may cause more harm than good. Instead, try eliminating one thing that is no longer serving your body; caffeine, sugar, alcohol or sodas are a great place to start. A week without sugary sweets can help clear brain fog and reduce inflammation. Try to remove something else from your diet every one to two weeks and by the time summer rolls around, your body will thank you. 

A great way to not only detox but to jump start your metabolism is to drink a cup of warm water with lemon first thing in the morning. (don’t skimp on the lemon; use at least the juice from one half). Try this daily for a week or two and take heed of how you feel each day.

There are so many health benefits to drinking water, but for the sake of detoxing, abundant hydration is needed for the liver to function properly. The liver is the primary filtration system of your body. It converts toxins into waste products, cleanses blood, and metabolizes nutrients. If you want something with a little more flavor than water, try teas that have the added benefit of encouraging bowel movement as warm liquid can stimulate the GI tract. Some flavors to try: dandelion, milk thistle, lemongrass or fennel.

For food that is cleansing, load up on dark, leafy green vegetables like endive, kale, arugula, parsley, spinach and mustard greens. In addition to other health benefits of leafy greens, the chlorophyll they contain can help remove heavy metals and toxins in your blood. Chlorophyll also supports your liver’s natural ability to detox itself by helping to keep that organ clean. 

Over the counter medications can be toxic when used in large amounts or too frequently. These pass through the liver and can cause long-term damage to this vital organ. And not to harp on the water issue again, but did you know that swallowing pills without water can be dangerous? If they get stuck somewhere on their journey, they can break down and erode delicate tissue in the esophagus. It is best to take each pill with 8 ounces of water and never before lying down.

And as far as that deep clean for your house this spring…when you rid your living space of dust, mold, dander and other allergens, then you are helping keep your body clean as well. Check the label on your cleaning products. Strive to use ones with more natural ingredients (or make your own with baking soda, essential oils, vinegar and lemons). Inhaling the chemicals in most cleaning products is bad for your lungs and can even lead to headaches. 

By the time you get your house AND your body in order this spring, it will hopefully be nice enough outside to go enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, which is something else your body needs!

By Karen Martin | The Wellness Connection | thewellnessc.com  [email protected]
440-796-2179

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half to defeat the New York Knicks 109-94 on Tuesday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 23 points, James Harden added 20, and Jarrett Allen posted 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Cavaliers won for the eighth time in nine games.

New York struggled offensively despite 20 points from Jalen Brunson and 18 from Mikal Bridges. The Knicks shot 35-of-86 from the field and just 27% from three-point range, with Brunson and Bridges combining to shoot 12-of-36. Mitchell Robinson grabbed 15 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to offset the team’s cold shooting.

Cleveland led 60-54 at halftime before taking control in the third quarter, outscoring New York 23-11 and holding the Knicks to just three field goals in the period. A 13-2 run stretching into the fourth quarter extended the lead to 20 points, putting the game out of reach. Cleveland heads to Milwaukee on Wednesday to begin a three-game road trip.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

Lakewood’s varsity basketball team earned a 61-58 home victory over Mentor on Monday in non-conference play. This was a “Play-in Game” to determine the playoff bracket.

Mentor held a 16-14 lead after the first quarter, but Lakewood took control in the second, outscoring the Cardinals 24-10 to build a 38-26 halftime advantage. The strong second period proved decisive.

Mentor rallied in the second half, using a 19-10 run to cut the deficit to three points and make it a tight finish. Lakewood, however, stayed composed in the closing minutes to secure the win.

Bernard Gnjatic led Mentor with 11 points and three steals. Jack Kennedy added eight points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals, while Tommy Pavicic contributed seven points and five steals.

Mentor drops to 14-8 overall and 8-6 in conference play. The Cardinals will host Lorain on February 27 at 7 p.m.

Fred Hale, a 2007 Mentor High School graduate, is continuing his rise in the football world with a move to the NFL.

After five seasons with the University of Notre Dame, Hale is leaving the Fighting Irish to join the Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching staff. He was promoted to associate director of strength and conditioning in 2023 and played a key role in player development during Notre Dame’s resurgence under head coach Marcus Freeman, including a national championship game appearance in 2024.

Before Notre Dame, Hale spent four years as co-director of sports performance at Eastern Michigan University.

Following the 2025 college football season, Hale is reportedly headed to the NFL. The Eagles are bringing the former Notre Dame strength and conditioning assistant onto their staff in a similar role, according to a report shared on social media by The Eagles Times, which described him as another offseason addition to the team.

Daddy & Daughter Moments… ahhh & funny!