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⛅ Mentor Weather - Cloudy & HOT - Temps 89-91
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 🎉 2024 Lake County YMCA Dream House Contest Kicks Off in Willoughby

📷 Lawmakers Push for Surveillance Cameras at Ohio Rest Stops

🕵️ Unsolved Mystery: The Tragic 1905 Mentor Train Derailment

 📰 Public Hearing Set for July 3 for Mentor Avenue Businesses

🏘️ Special Section: Food & Recipes: 🥗 Grilled Romaine Salad: A Summer Classic with a Flavorful Twist

 🍤Easy and Delicious Shrimp Salad Rolls: A New Favorite

⚾ Guardians Score Seven in Rare 70-Pitch Frame Against Blue Jays

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 🎉 Mentor Live Events - 30+ Live Events and Growing!

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🎉 2024 Lake County YMCA Dream House Contest Kicks Off in Willoughby

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The 2024 Lake County YMCA Dream House contest is set to get under way, offering participants a chance to win a stunning new home or a 2024 Chevy Blazer. This year's Dream House, constructed by ProBuilt Homes of Mentor, Ohio, boasts 2,992 square feet of living space, featuring four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage.

Located in Andrews Ridge off Route 84 in Willoughby, Ohio, the Dream House will be open for tours starting June 27th. Tours will be available from Thursday to Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The drawings for the house and the car will take place in August.

For more information, visit the official contest website at Lake County YMCA Dream House Contest.

📷 Lawmakers Push for Surveillance Cameras at Ohio Rest Stops to Enhance Safety

Ohio lawmakers are pushing for the installation of surveillance cameras at rest stops to prevent violence, save lives, and combat human trafficking. This follows the 2018 death of Scott Reichard at an I-77 rest stop and other violent incidents. Supporters believe cameras could deter crime and provide crucial evidence. HB473, introduced in April, is gaining traction with multiple hearings and growing support.

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🕵️ Unsolved Mystery: The Tragic 1905 Mentor Train Derailment

In 1905, a tragic train derailment occurred in Mentor, Ohio, marking one of the area's most notable yet lesser-known historical events. Many are familiar with the infamous Ashtabula train wreck of 1876, but the Mentor derailment, which took place on the same Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway line, has largely faded from memory.

The incident happened on June 21, 1905, at around 9:20 p.m., involving the 20th Century Limited express passenger train, renowned as the fastest long-distance train in the world at the time. As it sped eastward at 70 miles per hour through Mentor, it was unexpectedly diverted from the main line into the freight station. Despite the emergency application of brakes, the train derailed, and the locomotive, tender, and several cars toppled over. The crash caused the engine’s boiler to explode, igniting a fire that rapidly consumed the wooden cars.

Locals rushed to the scene but were unable to combat the intense flames. The fire department eventually controlled the blaze after five hours. The disaster resulted in 21 deaths, including the train's engineer, and numerous injuries.

The cause of the derailment remains a mystery. It was widely suspected that the switch had been tampered with, but no one was ever identified or charged. D. C. Noon, the assistant general superintendent, suggested that the switch had been maliciously locked open, possibly by an unknown individual with harmful intent. This theory was supported by the conductor of another east-bound train that had safely passed through the switch 45 minutes earlier. Additionally, the switch was found to be undamaged and functional after the crash.

Despite an extensive investigation, no perpetrator was found, and the train wreck remains one of Mentor's greatest unsolved crimes. Over the years, the freight station was rebuilt, and the passenger depot still stands, now serving as a restaurant and bar. The historic Mentor station, located at 8455 Station Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern RR Depot and Freight House.

Source: cityofmentor.com

📰 Public Hearing Set for July 3 on Mentor Avenue Business Developments

The Mentor Municipal Planning Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing for July 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at the Mentor Municipal Center, located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor. The commission will consider the issuance of several Conditional Use Permits in accordance with Section 1135.03 of Mentor’s Code of Ordinances. The permits under review include:

• A recreational facility for Wilson’s Karate and Fitness Studio at 9107 Mentor Avenue, proposed by Kenneth Wilson & Jeff S Jordan, Inc.

• A child daycare facility for Here We Grow Early Learning Center at 9055 Mentor Avenue, proposed by Thomas Legacy Inc, LLC.

• Outdoor dining and/or drinking for Federales at 8787 Mentor Avenue, proposed by Bill Thompson & Dennison-Hanneman, LLC.

• A drive-thru facility for Federales at the same location, 8787 Mentor Avenue, also proposed by Bill Thompson & Dennison-Hanneman, LLC.

Brian Cook, the Chairman of the City of Mentor Municipal Planning Commission, will oversee the proceedings.

Read More at cityofmentor.com

🥗 Grilled Romaine Salad: A Summer Classic with a Flavorful Twist

Ok, I’m in love!

Grilled romaine salads are a beloved summer staple, loaded with juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, homemade ranch, crumbled blue cheese (or pick another cheese), chives, and toasty breadcrumbs. This combination ensures a delightful bite every time, making it an ideal choice for a summer dinner.

A Nostalgic Culinary Experience

Grilled romaine salads evoke a sense of nostalgia. For many, the first experience with grilled romaine was mind-blowing, transforming their perception of salads. Even those who previously disliked vegetables found themselves enjoying this unique dish. It’s a throwback to simpler times when grilling romaine was a game-changer in the early 2000s.

The Classic Grilled Romaine Salad

The classic grilled romaine salad stands out for its simplicity and flavor. It features smoky, charred romaine lettuce topped with crunchy bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and ranch dressing. This combination is reminiscent of a wedge salad but with a grilled twist, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Check out this amazing recipe by howsweeteats.com

🍤Easy and Delicious Shrimp Salad Rolls: A New Favorite

Wonderful easy, quick, summertime recipe from The Pioneer Woman!

For those who love cold salads, there's a new addition to the list of favorites: the shrimp salad roll. This sandwich is incredibly easy to make and delicious. Start with fresh or fully thawed cooked shrimp, and then put together a simple mix. Viola! Its easy. Its delicious! Great for hot summer days when you don’t want to fire up the grill or start the oven! Pair these rolls with classic potato chips, French fries, potato salad, or pasta salad for a complete meal.

Check out all the wonderful details here at The Pioneer Woman

⚾ Guardians Score Seven in Rare 70-Pitch Frame Against Blue Jays

The Cleveland Guardians broke away from the norm in their 7-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night at Progressive Field. In a game defined by an unprecedented second inning, the Guardians scored seven runs, forcing Toronto’s pitchers to throw 70 pitches— the most seen in a single inning by the team since at least 2000. This rare occurrence marks only the tenth time a Major League team has faced such a barrage in this millennium.

During that action-packed inning, thirteen batters took the plate, resulting in seven runs from five walks, four hits, one Toronto error, and one stolen base. Despite the multitude of events, the Guardians achieved this feat with just one extra-base hit. This inning also saw Cleveland draw five walks for the first time since August 6, 2020, against Cincinnati.

The scoring began with Johnathan Rodriguez earning a walk with the bases loaded. Following this, Austin Hedges hit a two-run single, Steven Kwan reached on a fielder’s choice, José Ramírez singled to right, and Josh Naylor added an infield single. Naylor’s leadoff double in left-center was the sole extra-base hit of the inning.

Remarkably, no runs were scored via home runs. This was the first instance of Cleveland scoring at least seven runs in an inning without a homer since a game against the Reds on August 13, 2018.

Cleveland is now up on the Kansas City Royals by 7 games as the Royals lost last night to the Texas Rangers 6-2.

Read More at mlb.com

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