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 📰 Local News: ⚾ Play Ball! Guardians to Honor Legends and Heroes at Today’s Home Opener

 🌷 Wildwood’s Enchanted Easter Egg Hunt Brings Spring Magic to Mentor

 🐰 Mentor-on-the-Lake Firefighters Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt This Sunday

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special Section: The Home Front: 🏠 Crawl Space Insulation 101: Boost Comfort, Cut Energy Costs

 🥍 Sports: 🥍 Lake Catholic Cruises Past CVCA, Improves to 5-1

 🥍 Lady Cardinals Dominate on Both Ends to Improve to 4-2

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⚾ Play Ball! Guardians to Honor Legends and Heroes at Today’s Home Opener

Cleveland is gearing up for a memorable day at Progressive Field as the Guardians kick off their 2025 home season TODAY, April 8, against the Chicago White Sox. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m., with gates opening early at 2 p.m. and pregame festivities beginning at 3:30 p.m.

This marks the Guardians’ 32nd Home Opener at Progressive Field and promises a blend of tradition, tribute, and Ohio pride. Fans can expect a packed schedule of ceremonial moments highlighting both local heroes and baseball legends.

Ohio State football standout and College Football Champion Jack Sawyer will take the mound for the ceremonial first pitch, throwing to Steve Colavito in honor of his father, Cleveland legend Rocky Colavito. The tribute continues with the family of Frank Robinson, who made history 50 years ago as the first Black manager in Major League Baseball. His wife and daughter will present the game’s lineup card to mark the anniversary of his debut on April 8, 1975.

Adding to the ceremonial lineup, the official game ball will be delivered to the mound by Lawrence John “Jack” Dolan, the grandson of former Guardians owner Larry Dolan, honoring the Dolan family's contributions to the franchise.

The national anthem will be performed by members of the Cleveland Orchestra’s string section, accompanied by a full military Color Guard representing all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. A dramatic flyover by the 910th Airlift Wing from Youngstown, featuring the C130H Hercules aircraft, will punctuate the performance. Guardians staff and their families will display a large American flag across the field during the anthem.

Beyond the on-field ceremonies, downtown Cleveland will be buzzing. DJ Kyro will provide music in the Right Field District starting at gate opening, while the Gateway Plaza will be alive with entertainment including face painting, airbrush art, and photo opportunities from 1 to 3 p.m.

A special moment of recognition is also planned for Dorian Pace, the heroic Cleveland Heights school bus driver who saved 15 children from a burning bus earlier this year.

With the Guardians’ Home Opener and a Cavaliers game happening downtown the same evening, fans are urged to arrive early and plan for traffic delays.

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🌷 Wildwood’s Enchanted Easter Egg Hunt Brings Spring Magic to Mentor

Get ready for a whimsical adventure at the Enchanted Easter Egg Hunt, happening Saturday, April 12th in the storybook setting of the Wildwood Cultural Center, located at 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor. This one-of-a-kind event promises to capture the imagination of both children and adults.

Upon arrival, families will be welcomed by cheerful volunteers dressed as woodland creatures. Each child will receive a beautifully designed Easter basket and a custom map to guide them through a magical egg-hunting journey. Along the way, colorful eggs filled with surprises are tucked into secret spots—but a lucky few may discover golden tickets hidden inside, offering special prizes.

The enchantment continues with visits from the Easter Bunny and an engaging story time with Mother Goose, adding even more charm to the experience.

Age-Specific Sessions:

• 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Ages 1–3

• 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Ages 4–6

• 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Ages 7–9

Cost: Mentor residents $20 / Nonresidents $25

Registration:
To sign up, call (440) 974-5735 to create or access your online account with the City of Mentor. If you already have an online account, register at the City of Mentor Registration Portal.

🐰 Mentor-on-the-Lake Firefighters Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt This Sunday

Families in the Mentor-on-the-Lake area are invited to a fun-filled tradition this Sunday, April 13th, as the Mentor-on-the-Lake Firefighters’ Association hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event kicks off promptly at 12:00 p.m. at Lake Elementary School, located at 7625 Pinehurst Drive.

Children will be grouped by age to ensure a fair and festive experience:

The community is encouraged to arrive a little early, as the egg hunt will begin right at noon. Hop on over and don’t forget your Easter baskets!

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🏠 Crawl Space Insulation 101: Boost Comfort, Cut Energy Costs

Insulating your crawl space is a smart investment that can lead to improved energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and a more comfortable home. By creating a thermal barrier beneath your floors, insulation helps maintain indoor temperatures, prevents frozen pipes, and reduces the risk of mold and mildew. It also protects the home’s structure from moisture-related damage.

Choosing the right insulation material is key. Closed-cell spray foam is often ideal for crawl spaces thanks to its moisture resistance and ability to seal gaps. Rigid foam panels like XPS or polyisocyanurate also work well, offering high insulation value and easy installation. Fiberglass batts, although common, are typically not recommended for crawl spaces due to their tendency to absorb moisture unless installed in a sealed, dry area.

For vented crawl spaces, start by clearing debris, fixing any moisture issues, and then installing either closed-cell spray foam or rigid foam panels between joists. Sealing is crucial—use appropriate tape and spray foam to close gaps, and finish by laying a 6-mil or thicker plastic vapor barrier on the floor, sealing it to the walls for complete coverage.

Unvented crawl spaces require wall insulation rather than ceiling coverage. Spray foam or rigid panels should be attached to cleaned, dry walls. A continuous moisture barrier is created by sealing the floor with plastic sheeting that extends up the walls, with all seams taped for airtight protection.

Concrete walls follow a similar method, using construction adhesive to apply rigid foam panels directly to the surface, then sealing all gaps with expanding foam.

Before beginning any insulation project, check your local building codes. Many areas specify minimum R-values and fire safety standards. Unvented crawl spaces may also require integration with your home’s HVAC system to meet code.

Proper crawl space insulation ensures energy savings, better indoor comfort, and long-term protection for your home.

Read thisoldhouse.com for more information.

🥍 Lake Catholic Cruises Past CVCA, Improves to 5-1

The Lake Catholic Lady Cougars lacrosse team powered their way to a 10-3 win over Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy on Monday, pushing their season record to an impressive 5-1. The team delivered a strong all-around performance with contributions across the board.

Junior standout Lilly Doolan led the scoring effort with five goals on six shots, posting a remarkable .833 shooting percentage. Senior Megan Joy chipped in with two goals and an assist, while sophomore Claire Gibbons notched a goal and an assist of her own. Additional goals came from Gianna Ducsay, Hannah Aliff, and Gabby Speelman, rounding out a well-balanced offensive attack.

Defensively, the Cougars were anchored by senior Morgan Davis in goal, who recorded 11 saves on 14 shots to hold CVCA to just three goals. Davis’s efforts helped keep Lake Catholic firmly in control throughout the contest.

Lake Catholic also showed hustle and strength in the field, with Alexa Udovicic leading the team in ground balls with 10 and adding four caused turnovers. Megan Joy added four ground balls and four caused turnovers, while several other players contributed key plays in transition and on defense.

The Cougars will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matchup against Holy Name on today at home.

🥍 Lady Cardinals Dominate on Both Ends to Improve to 4-2

The Mentor Lady Cardinals lacrosse team cruised to a commanding 14-1 win over the GlenOak Golden Eagles on Saturday, showcasing a dominant offensive and defensive performance to improve their season record to 4-2.

Senior leaders Ella Predina and Abby Harps led the scoring charge, each netting five goals. Predina also tallied three assists, while Harps added one, combining for 14 points between them. Junior Sydney Fink contributed three goals and two assists, rounding out a powerful front line. Ava Lee added one goal and one assist to the team total.

Mentor’s offense was both prolific and efficient, converting 14 of 24 shots on goal for a shooting percentage of .583.

The defense held firm throughout the game, limiting GlenOak to just one goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Sammy McGinnis was solid in the net, making two saves on three shots faced for a goals-against average of 1.0.

Fielding play was sharp as well. Ella Predina was a force on both ends of the field, collecting five ground balls and four draw wins. Sydney Fink added four ground balls and three caused turnovers, while sophomore Izabella Grabowski contributed four caused turnovers and two ground balls.

On the draw, Mentor controlled possession with 15 draw wins out of 18 attempts, led by Fink’s dominant performance with nine draw controls.

With solid play across every phase of the game, the Lady Cardinals carry strong momentum into their next contest at home against Brunswick.

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