In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

⛅ Mentor Weather - Mostly Sunny, Beautiful Day! - Temps 81-83

 🎉 Mentor Live Events - 50+ Live Events and Growing!

 📈 Mentor's Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9% in June 2024

 📰 Willoughby Police Capture Crocodile Monitor in Resident's Yard

 💥 Woman Crashes into New Dollar General in Mentor-on-the-Lake

 🦟UPDATE: Mosquito Treatment Schedule Announced Mentor Residents

🍽️ Special Section: Food & Recipes: 🍜 Seasonal Delight: Rigatoni with Summer Herbs and Vegetables

 🥗 Celebrate Summer with Classic Panzanella Salad

⚾ Cleveland Defeats Philadelphia: Lively and Clase Secure Win

⚾ Pitching Dominates as Captains Defeat Loons 1-0 in Close Contest

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

Mentor Live Events
July 27-28

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50+ Event Dates and Growing

📈Mentor's Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9% in June 2024

The unemployment rate in the City of Mentor rose slightly by 0.1%, reaching 3.9% in June 2024. This marks an increase from the previous year's rate of 3.5%. Similarly, Lake County experienced a 0.2% rise in unemployment, bringing the rate to 4.1% compared to 3.7% a year ago.

In comparison to other Ohio cities with populations over 50,000, Lakewood boasts the lowest unemployment rate at 3.8%. Following closely, Mentor has a rate of 3.9%, while Parma's rate stands at 4.2%. Cleveland Heights reports an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and both Kettering and Cuyahoga Falls have rates of 4.8%. Notably, Mentor’s civilian labor force expanded by 600, totaling 27,200.

Statewide, Ohio's unemployment rate saw a significant increase of 0.5%, reaching 5.1% in June 2024. This is up from 3.7% in June 2023.

Source: cityofmentor.com

📰 Willoughby Police Capture Crocodile Monitor in Resident's Yard

The Willoughby Police Department recently had an unusual experience involving an exotic animal. On July 25, a resident reported finding a crocodile monitor lizard in their backyard, just five months after the department had dealt with peacocks roaming the city.

Officers Bucher and Thompson, along with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Lake County Agent Ryan Pawlus, responded to the scene to help capture the large lizard, which they nicknamed "Norman." The WPD noted, "We can’t make this stuff up. I never thought we would top the peacocks…”

Since handling such an exotic animal was a first for them, the WPD made several calls to ensure Norman received proper care. They enlisted assistance from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Dr. Dennis Summers from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Matt "the reptile guy," and Keith from the Herps Alive Foundation. Currently, Norman is staying at Herps Alive Foundation.

If anyone in the community is missing their pet crocodile monitor, they are encouraged to contact the Herps Alive Foundation at 216-374-1392.

💥 Woman Crashes into New Dollar General in Mentor-on-the-Lake

A woman crashed her car into the newly opened Dollar General in Mentor-on-the-Lake, causing significant damage to the storefront. Fortunately, no injuries were reported following the incident. The car was promptly towed from the scene, and the store is currently assessing the extent of the damage and planning repairs.

🦟UPDATE: Mosquito Treatment Schedule Announced Mentor Residents

The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) is undertaking mosquito treatment efforts across densely populated areas in Lake County to mitigate the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and enhance summer comfort. Given that mosquitoes in the area can carry both La Crosse and St. Louis Encephalitis Virus and that there have been human cases in the past, the presence of mosquitoes is a significant public health concern. The recent spread of the West Nile Virus has further underscored this issue.

LCGHD is licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to apply pesticides for mosquito control. Residents are encouraged to contact the LCGHD office for any further questions at (440) 350-2543 or (440) 918-2543, available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Updated Treatment Schedule

The mosquito control treatment schedule is subject to change due to weather or other variables. Residents can obtain the latest schedule by calling the Health District Treatment Schedule Hotline at (440) 350-2088 or (440) 918-2088, available 24 hours a day or visiting LCGHD Mosquito Control.

For details on the locations below click the links found here.

Tuesday, 7/30/24:

• Mentor 1A

• Mentor 1B

Wednesday, 7/31/24:

• Mentor 2A

• Mentor 2B

Thursday, 8/1/24:

• Mentor 3A

• Mentor 3B

🥗Celebrate Summer with Classic Panzanella Salad

Panzanella, a beloved summer dish, is a traditional Tuscan bread salad with origins dating back to the fourteenth century, even before tomatoes were introduced to Italy. This simple peasant dish ingeniously transforms stale bread by combining it with raw vegetables, spices, oil, and vinegar. It remains one of the most delicious and easy ways to celebrate summer produce, particularly juicy tomatoes and fresh cucumbers. Variations such as peach panzanella with burrata and bacon, or a Greek-style version, offer delightful twists.

This recipe focuses on the classic, no-frills version of panzanella. The key is using slightly stale, chewy bread, which perfectly absorbs the tangy vinaigrette dressing without becoming soggy. The blend of flavors makes it an ideal salad for a hot summer evening, complementing almost any meal on the table.

Check out this fantastic recipe from foodiecrush.com. Get all the details.

🍜 Seasonal Delight: Rigatoni with Summer Herbs and Vegetables

Rigatoni with summer vegetables is a delightful pasta dish that brings together the best of the season's produce. This recipe is perfect for the whole family, making it a go-to meal during the warmer months. Summer herbs like parsley and basil enhance the flavors of the vegetables, adding a fresh touch to the dish.

If you find yourself with an abundance of corn, yellow squash, and sugar snap peas, this recipe is an excellent way to use them. Simply toss the vegetables together with rigatoni and create a delicious and satisfying dinner.

Check out all the details here at Pioneer Woman. Its a great dish for the family for a summertime meal.

⚾ Cleveland Defeats Philadelphia: Lively and Clase Secure Win

Ben Lively struck out six over six innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies, returning home after the All-Star break, struggled, losing for the fifth time in seven games. The Guardians, now with the best record in the American League, capitalized on Philadelphia's defensive errors.

To bolster their lineup, the Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Orioles, trading pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Hays is set to start on Saturday.

Guardians' reliever Cade Smith stopped a Phillies rally in the seventh, and Emmanuel Clase earned his 32nd save. Lively, now 9-6, allowed just three hits and two walks, with only Bryson Stott’s solo homer in the fifth. Phillies' starter Cristopher Sánchez allowed eight hits and three runs over six innings. Cleveland's David Fry, Bo Naylor, and Angel Martínez each contributed RBIs.

Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long was ejected in the third inning by plate umpire Rob Drake, adding to the team's frustrations on the night.

Read More at cbssports.com

⚾ Pitching Dominates as Captains Defeat Loons 1-0 in Close Contest

The Lake County Captains won a tight game against the Great Lakes Loons with a score of 1-0. First-round pick Travis Bazzana, in his debut, drove in the winning run with a fielder's choice. Zach Jacobs, now 5-3, earned the win for the Captains.

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