In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

⛅ Mentor Weather - Cloudy, Humid, A Few T-Storms - Temp 74-76

 🎉 Mentor Live Events - 50+ Live Events. Events Added Daily.

 🌉 Celebrate 100 Years of Willowick at 8th Annual Car Show Today

 🚌 Ohio Schools Struggle with Bus Driver Shortage for Fourth Year

 📰 Evening Rush Hour Deemed Most Dangerous for Ohio Drivers

 🚧 Lake County Road Work: Lane Restrictions, Closures, and Detours

✈️ Special Section: Travel & Discovery: 📸 Snap Happy: Travel Photography Tips for Stunning Vacation Photos

⚾ Milwaukee Edges Cleveland 2-1; Guardians' AL Central Lead Shrinks

 🏈 Vikings Top Browns as Mullens Seizes Backup Quarterback Role

 🤔 Trivia Question

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🌉Celebrate 100 Years of Willowick at Annual Car Show Today

Dudley Park will host the 8th Annual Willowick Car Show on Sunday, August 18th, from 1 PM to 4 PM. In the event of rain, the show will be postponed to August 25th. The first 150 participants who register in advance will receive a free dash plaque, courtesy of Zoom Express Car Wash, which is also sponsoring the awards.

Attendees can expect great music, delicious food, a 50/50 raffle, and a Chinese auction, all organized by the Willowick Recreation Department and Willowick Youth Leagues. Beyond the car show, visitors are invited to step inside the field house for a special celebration honoring Willowick's 100th anniversary. This display will showcase the town’s rich history and highlight why it's so special to live by the Great Lake.

Dudley Park
31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH

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🚌 Ohio Schools Struggle with Bus Driver Shortage for Fourth Year

Ohio schools are facing a bus driver shortage for the fourth year in a row, with over 600 districts struggling to meet transportation demands. A survey from the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) found that only 7% of districts are fully staffed, with many turning to substitute drivers, office staff, and mechanics to cover routes. About 9% of districts are unable to find a workable solution, forcing some schools to delay classes or dismiss early.

The increased use of private school vouchers has added pressure, as more students now attend non-public schools, creating a demand for transportation at peak times. The majority of districts are unable to meet all these demands, especially since students from public and private schools typically need to be transported at the same times each day.

In response, 44% of districts are offering higher pay and bonuses, while some are creating full-time positions or paying parents to drive their children. Despite these efforts, long hours, split shifts, and concerns over student behavior are making it hard to attract new drivers. The shortage has been compounded by retirements and competition from the trucking and delivery industries, further straining school transportation systems.

Today, we reviewed the Mentor School System’s Job Board and from we can see, there is just one substitute bus operator position and one substitute bus assistant position open at this time.

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📰 Evening Rush Hour Deemed Most Dangerous for Ohio Drivers, Study Finds

A recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has highlighted the most dangerous times to drive across the United States. The analysis, which covered fatal crash data from 2017 to 2022, was examined by personal injury lawyer Scott Vicknair. The findings pinpoint the riskiest time to be on the road in each state, with a notable focus on Ohio.

In Ohio, the data revealed that the most hazardous hour for driving is between 6 p.m. and 6:59 p.m. During this period, 402 of the state’s 6,705 fatal crashes occurred over the five-year span. This peak coincides with evening rush hour, traditionally a time of higher traffic volume as people return home from work.

The trend is not limited to Ohio. Nationwide, the 6 p.m. to 6:59 p.m. window recorded the highest number of fatal crashes. Interestingly, while the afternoon and evening consistently proved to be the deadliest across all states, no state saw its highest fatality rates in the morning, an unexpected finding according to experts from Vicknair’s office.

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🚧 Lake County Road Work: Lane Restrictions, Closures, and Detours

Northeast Ohio's road construction season continues, with new detours and delays affecting area drivers. The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its latest updates, outlining upcoming impacts on local traffic in Lake County.

• I-90 under Ohio 44: Expect various lane restrictions and traffic pattern changes through October due to ongoing bridge painting.

• Ohio 283 (between Ohio 44 and Temple Avenue): This section will close starting Monday through September 2 for culvert replacement. Drivers should follow the detour from Temple Avenue to Ohio 44 and back to Ohio 283.

• U.S. 6 (between Rockefeller Road and Bishop Road): Reduced to westbound traffic only for resurfacing until early September. Eastbound drivers will need to follow the detour via Bishop Road, Eddy Road, and Rockefeller Road.

📸 Snap Happy: Travel Photography Tips for Stunning Vacation Photos

Planning a vacation is exhilarating, but let’s be honest—half the fun is showing off your fabulous trip through Facebook or Instagram-worthy photos. Whether you're off to the mountains, the beach, or that quaint little European village, you want to come back with photos that do your vacation justice. Fear not, aspiring travel photographers! I’m here to equip you with some simple, yet effective tips that will help you snap stunning travel photos that will make your friends say, “Did you hire a photographer?!”

1. Keep Your Equipment Simple

First things first: no need to bring every piece of camera gear you own. Traveling light is key! If you’ve got a fancy DSLR or mirrorless camera, great—but don’t be afraid to go minimalist. Sometimes a trusty smartphone with a good camera can work wonders. A small tripod or a selfie stick for stable shots, extra memory cards, and a portable battery pack will help you avoid the dreaded “low battery” tragedy just as the sun sets behind that picturesque castle.

2. Know Your Lighting

Lighting is everything in photography, and natural light is your best friend. The "golden hour" (the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset) provides soft, warm lighting that will flatter both landscapes and faces. Avoid midday sun if possible—it tends to create harsh shadows and overexposed shots that make everyone look like they forgot sunscreen. Cloudy days, on the other hand, offer diffused light, perfect for eliminating harsh shadows and bringing out richer colors.

3. Rule of Thirds—It Works!

Even if you have no idea what "aperture" and "shutter speed" mean, you can still elevate your travel photos with one simple rule: the Rule of Thirds. Imagine your shot divided into a grid of nine equal parts—place the subject of your photo along one of these lines or at their intersections. It creates a more balanced, visually interesting shot, and it's the quickest way to go from "meh" to "marvelous."

4. Tell a Story with Your Photos

Instead of just snapping random shots, try to create a visual narrative. Capture the little moments: the texture of that delicious meal, the colorful street markets, the candid laughter of locals. Don’t just focus on landmarks—immerse yourself in the culture. It’s those small, authentic moments that really make a photo album come to life.

5. Don’t Be Afraid to Edit

Once you’ve captured your travel magic, don’t hesitate to enhance it with some light editing. There are many free apps like Snapseed and Lightroom Mobile that allow you to adjust brightness, contrast, and color saturation. A little editing can make your photos pop without turning them into cartoonish versions of reality. The goal is to enhance, not distort.

6. Be Patient (But Not Creepy)

Good travel photography often requires patience. You might need to wait for the perfect light, or for that large group of tourists to move out of your shot. It’s okay—take a deep breath, enjoy the view, and wait for the magic moment. However, try not to linger too long in one spot—especially if you're waiting for a stranger to move so you can get the shot. You don't want to cross the line from "dedicated photographer" to "borderline stalker." Ha!

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re snapping away on a bustling city street or capturing the calm of a serene beach, these travel photography tips will help you return home with memories as vivid as the day you took them. So pack your bags, grab your camera (or phone), and let your inner photographer shine!

⚾ Milwaukee Edges Cleveland 2-1; Guardians' AL Central Lead Shrinks

In a tightly contested pitching duel, the Milwaukee Brewers edged past the Cleveland Guardians, securing a 2-1 victory and completing the sweep of the brief series. Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee allowed an early run in the first inning off a double to left by Sanchez, which was unearned due to an error by Bibee. Later in the fourth, the Brewer’s Contreras would hit his 17th homerun of the year which would be enough to win the game. Despite a solid performance over five innings, where he struck out seven and allowed only three hits, Bibee took the loss, dropping his record to 10-5 for the season. The Guardians' bullpen followed with a strong showing, but the offense couldn’t find its rhythm against the Brewers' pitchers. Both teams recorded four hits on the night, but Cleveland couldn't turn theirs into runs. With the Minnesota Twins winning their game yesterday, Cleveland's lead in the AL Central has now been reduced to just two games.

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🏈 Vikings Top Browns as Mullens Seizes Backup Quarterback Role

After a season-ending injury to rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens stepped up and helped the Minnesota Vikings defeat the Cleveland Browns 27-12 in a preseason game. Mullens threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Trishton Jackson in the first quarter and avoided turnovers, a key improvement from his struggles last season.

Jaren Hall, Minnesota’s third-string quarterback, added two second-half touchdown passes, including a 71-yard strike to Jeshaun Jones. Rookie kicker Will Reichard contributed two field goals, and the Vikings improved to 2-0 in the preseason. The Browns, now 0-2, got a 1-yard touchdown from D'Onta Foreman and a 33-yard field goal by Cade York.

Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell and Cleveland's Kevin Stefanski chose to rest their starters and key backups after a productive week of joint practices. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland’s starting quarterback, did not play but is expected to return next week against Seattle.

Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson went 13 of 17 for 126 yards but threw a late interception. Minnesota’s defense also shined as rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern returned an interception 90 yards.

The Browns suffered additional setbacks with injuries to offensive tackles James Hudson, Germain Ifedi, and Hakeem Adeniji, adding to their concerns ahead of the season.

Source: espn.com

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