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🌦️ Weather: Mostly cloudy, Possible Rain in Afternoon - Temps 44-48

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

 📰 Local News: ⚾ Captains Launch Home Opener with 6-4 Win

 📰 Mentor Accepting 2025 CDBG Project Applications Through May 5

🖼️ Mentor High Pulls Off Mock Art Heist Ahead of Senior Showcase

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special Section: Health & Wellness: 🛌 17 Effective Natural Solutions for Better Sleep

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Guardians Win Home Opener on Ninth-Inning Walk-Off Walk

 🏀 Cavaliers Clinch East’s Top Seed with Rout of Shorthanded Bulls

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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⚾ Captains Launch Home Opener with 6-4 Win Over West Michigan

The Lake County Captains kicked off their home opener with a 6-4 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps on April 8, fueled by strong pitching from Caden Favors and early home runs from Jose Devers and Esteban Gonzalez.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second inning, Devers and Gonzalez responded with solo home runs to give Lake County a 2-1 lead. Favors, a sixth-round pick, struck out seven in 3 1/3 innings to earn his first professional win.

The Captains extended their lead in the fourth with four runs. Key hits from Juan Benjamin, Jaison Chourio, and Alfonsin Rosario brought in runs, highlighted by Rosario’s two-run line drive to center.

West Michigan made it close with a two-run homer in the eighth and a rally in the ninth, loading the bases and scoring once on a wild pitch. Steven Perez entered and struck out two to seal the win.

Relievers Jack Jasiak and Adam Tulloch combined for five strikeouts, holding the Whitecaps scoreless through the middle innings. Acting manager Yan Rivera praised the team's approach at the plate despite cold conditions.

Lake County and West Michigan face off again April 9, with Josh Hartle and Rayner Castillo set to start.

📰 Mentor Accepting 2025 CDBG Project Applications Through May 5

The City of Mentor is now accepting applications for projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the upcoming program year, which runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

Mentor will receive $162,638 in CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2025—a slight $3 reduction from the previous year. Projects submitted must comply with federal guidelines by benefiting low- to moderate-income individuals, addressing blight, or meeting urgent community needs that pose a health or safety risk.

The city offers technical assistance for applicants preparing proposals. Interested parties can reach out to Grant Supervisor Kevin Grippi at [email protected] or 440-974-5714, or Planner Larry Rastatter at [email protected] or 440-974-5740.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2025. Full details and downloadable forms are available at www.cityofmentor.com

🖼️ Mentor High Pulls Off Mock Art Heist Ahead of Senior Showcase

An imaginative twist turned into a creative buzz at Mentor High School as the art department teamed up with School Resource Officer Skelly and the Mentor Police Department to stage a playful "art heist" event. The mock caper served as a fun teaser leading up to the highly anticipated Senior Art Showcase.

Set to take place on April 30 at the Mentor Schools Fine Arts Center from 6 to 8 p.m., the Senior Showcase will spotlight the talent and hard work of graduating art students. The event’s theme, “Art Heist,” adds a touch of intrigue and excitement to the evening, creating a dynamic backdrop for the wide range of artwork on display.

The exhibition will include diverse pieces from disciplines such as A.P. Studio Art, Ceramics, Digital Arts, Digital Photography, Drawing, Fine Art, Metalsmithing, and Printmaking. The showcase invites the community to celebrate the creativity and achievements of these young artists as they prepare for their next chapter.

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🛌 17 Effective Natural Solutions for Better Sleep

Sleep is essential for our bodies to heal, restore energy, and stay mentally sharp. Without enough rest, our health and daily performance suffer. Millions struggle with getting the recommended seven hours of sleep per night, leading to fatigue, poor focus, and even falling asleep behind the wheel. Fortunately, natural sleep aids and healthy habits can help promote more restful nights.

Aligning with your natural circadian rhythm by maintaining a consistent sleep schedule is one of the most effective ways to improve sleep. Practicing good sleep hygiene — such as limiting caffeine intake and keeping electronics out of the bedroom — also plays a key role in helping the body relax before bed.

Natural sleep aids offer an alternative to medications and their side effects. Some of the most effective aids include:

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Sleep-promoting foods: Foods rich in tryptophan, like turkey, oats, and tart cherry juice, can naturally boost melatonin and serotonin. A study on elite soccer players found that combining carbs and protein before bed, such as honey, whole grain bread, or nuts, helped improve sleep.

Calcium and magnesium: Calcium supports the REM cycle and helps convert tryptophan to melatonin. Magnesium supports deeper sleep and works well when taken with calcium. Magnesium-rich foods like kefir, spinach, seeds, and even dark chocolate are great options.

Essential oils: Aromatherapy using oils like lavender, bergamot, and sandalwood has shown benefits in reducing insomnia, especially in patients with chronic conditions. Oils can be used in diffusers, patches, or inhalers for calming effects.

Herbs and supplements: Passion flower can calm anxiety and improve sleep without next-day drowsiness. Valerian root promotes relaxation by increasing GABA levels. St. John’s wort may relieve depression-related insomnia. Melatonin is one of the most popular options, but experts recommend short-term use only.

Sleep is essential for health and healing. To improve sleep naturally, avoid stimulants and try aids like tryptophan-rich foods, calcium, magnesium, essential oils, and herbs such as valerian root and passion flower. Good sleep hygiene and tools like noise machines can help, along with tracking progress in a journal. If sleep issues persist, consult a functional medicine practitioner. Prioritize rest—your well-being depends on it.

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⚾ Guardians Win Home Opener on Ninth-Inning Walk-Off Walk

The Cleveland Guardians opened their home schedule with a dramatic 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, scoring the game’s only run on a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning.

Carlos Santana led off the bottom of the ninth with an infield single, his second hit of the game. Walks to Kyle Manzardo and Jhonkensy Noel loaded the bases against White Sox reliever Mike Clevinger. Nolan Jones nearly delivered a big hit down the right-field line but instead drew a walk on a low fastball, forcing in the winning run.

The walk-off was Cleveland’s 13th in a home opener and the first 1-0 MLB game to end with a walk-off walk since 2009. Chicago’s struggles continued with a sixth straight loss, despite a strong outing from rookie Shane Smith, who allowed just two hits over six innings.

Cleveland’s bullpen combined for a two-hitter, with Emmanuel Clase earning the win after a scoreless ninth that stranded Luis Robert Jr. at third base. Santana’s ninth-inning single placed him among seven active players with 1,800 career hits.

The series continues Wednesday with Sean Burke starting for Chicago and Logan Allen for Cleveland.

🏀 Cavaliers Clinch East’s Top Seed with Rout of Shorthanded Bulls

Darius Garland led the way with 28 points, and Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled past the Chicago Bulls 135-113 on Tuesday night, clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. With a 63-16 record, Cleveland now holds the second-best mark in franchise history and has secured the top seed in the East for the fourth time.

Ty Jerome added 18 points off the bench and De’Andre Hunter chipped in 17, helping Cleveland dominate despite the absence of Donovan Mitchell, who sat out with a left ankle sprain. Coach Kenny Atkinson indicated Mitchell is expected to be ready for the playoffs but may miss the final regular-season games as a precaution.

Chicago played without several key players, including Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, and Josh Giddey. Patrick Williams stepped up with a season-high 21 points, hitting five of six from deep, while rookie Matas Buzelis added 19. The Bulls have clinched a play-in spot and are tied with Miami for ninth place in the East.

Garland ignited a decisive 41-21 second-quarter run with four quick three-pointers, part of a 10-trey outburst by Cleveland in the period that broke the game open. Chicago’s top five scorers, who combine to average over 100 points per game, were all unavailable due to injuries or rest.

Next, the Cavaliers head to Indiana on Thursday.

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