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 📰 Local News: 📰 Ohio Moves to Eliminate E-Check Pending EPA Approval

 🚦 Downtown Cleveland Gears Up for Messi Mania with Traffic Restrictions

 📰 City of Mentor’s Statement Related to the Status of Great Lakes Mall

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special Section: Food & Recipes: 🐣 Make Easter Extra Special With This Simple Peanut Butter Egg Recipe

 🍰 Flourless Chocolate Cake: A Stunning Dessert With Minimal Effort

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Cleveland Offense Erupts, Bullpen Survives Late Push From Pirates

⚾ Mentor Baseball Moves to 8-1 With Convincing Win Over Cleveland Heights

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 🤣 Something Funny

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📰 Ohio Moves to Eliminate E-Check Pending EPA Approval

Ohio is one step closer to ending its vehicle emissions testing program, known as E-Check, following the passage of the E-Check Ease Act. With the legislation signed by Governor Mike DeWine, the only remaining hurdle is approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The E-Check program, in place for three decades across seven Northeast Ohio counties, has faced growing criticism for being costly and outdated. The state spends roughly $11 to $12 million annually on the program, which was initially launched to comply with the federal Clean Air Act. With the rise of cleaner vehicles and reduced industrial pollution, lawmakers argue the program is no longer necessary.

Under the new plan, E-Check testing stations would be replaced with an alternative emissions certificate system. Vehicle owners would attest that their cars meet emissions standards in order to comply with both state and federal regulations.

Ohio lawmakers are optimistic about gaining EPA approval, pointing to the state’s current compliance with clean air standards and recent federal deregulation trends.

E-Check is currently required in Cuyahoga, Summit, Geauga, Medina, Lake, Lorain, and Portage counties for vehicles at least four years old, with testing every other year.

Read the Full Article at Cleveland19.com

🚦 Downtown Cleveland Gears Up for Messi Mania with Traffic Restrictions Saturday

Downtown Cleveland is expecting heavy traffic and parking restrictions Saturday as fans arrive to watch soccer legend Lionel Messi lead Inter Miami against the Columbus Crew at Huntington Bank Stadium. The match kicks off at 4:30 p.m.

To manage the crowd, the city will open the Municipal Lot at 10 a.m. and the Willard Garage, located north of City Hall, at 11:30 a.m. Parking at the garage will be $40.

Street parking restrictions start at 10 a.m. and will affect Lakeside, St. Clair, and Superior avenues, along with East Ninth, West Ninth, and West Third streets, and surrounding areas.

At 1:30 p.m., additional closures take effect:

• The westbound Ohio 2 ramp to West Third Street will close.

• West Third Street will be closed north of Lakeside, except for access to The Pit and county lot.

• The eastbound Ohio 2 ramp to East Ninth Street will close.

• Westbound motorists exiting at East Ninth will only be able to reach the Willard and Jones Day garages.

Large crowds are expected, and visitors are urged to plan ahead and consider alternate transportation.

Read the Full Article at cleveland.com

📰 City of Mentor’s Statement Related to the Status of Great Lakes Mall

The future of one of Mentor’s key retail destinations could be on the horizon for change. As part of a broader real estate strategy, the owner of Great Lakes Mall is reportedly preparing to sell off its entire national portfolio—including the Mentor landmark.

As the city monitors the situation, leaders remain committed to ensuring the Great Lakes Mall continues to thrive as a vital commercial and community hub for the region.

Source: cityofmentor.com

🐣 Make Easter Extra Special With This Simple Peanut Butter Egg Recipe

For one local family, Easter always came with a special homemade treat: peanut butter eggs lovingly crafted in the kitchen. Each spring, a mother would spend time shaping these rich, chocolate-covered confections, adding a personal touch by decorating them with colorful bunnies, spring flowers, and each child's name written in frosting.

Though the recipe can be adapted for smaller portions, these peanut butter eggs were more than just candy—they were a heartfelt tradition that brought everyone together. The treats remain a nostalgic symbol of family, creativity, and holiday warmth.

Looking to make your own Easter memories? An easy and delicious recipe is just a click away.

🍰 Flourless Chocolate Cake: A Stunning Dessert With Minimal Effort

This flourless chocolate cake is a showstopper that looks like it came straight from a fine dining kitchen—but it's surprisingly simple to make at home. With only ten minutes of hands-on prep time, it's a go-to dessert for when you want something elegant without spending hours in the kitchen.

Once baked and cooled, the cake is elevated with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a scattering of fresh berries, making it as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just treating yourself, this decadent treat delivers rich flavor and impressive presentation with minimal effort.

Ready to give it a try? The full recipe is just a click away.

⚾ Cleveland Offense Erupts, Bullpen Survives Late Push From Pirates

Luis Ortiz’s first start against his former team ended on a high note, as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-7, Friday night at PNC Park.

Ortiz, traded from Pittsburgh in December, gave up a leadoff homer to O’Neil Cruz but recovered quickly. He struck out eight and allowed just one more run over five innings, improving to 2-1 on the season.

Cleveland’s bats broke out for a season-high 10 runs and 14 hits. Bo Naylor, previously mired in a slump, led the way with a home run, double, and three RBI. Kyle Manzardo added an RBI double in the third to give the Guardians a 2-1 lead. Pittsburgh tied it briefly in the bottom half, but Cleveland surged ahead again in the fourth on Naylor’s two-run double.

José Ramírez added a fifth run in the fifth with a double, steal, and run scored on an infield chopper. A five-run seventh inning, powered by doubles from Jhonkensy Noel, Gabriel Arias, and Steven Kwan, gave the Guardians a commanding 10-2 lead.

Manager Stephen Vogt made lineup changes, sliding Ramírez to the No. 3 spot and batting Lane Thomas second. The top of the order responded with six hits.

Cleveland’s bullpen was tested late as the Pirates scored five runs across the final three innings. Kwan made a crucial throw from left field to cut down a runner at third in the ninth, helping preserve the lead. Emmanuel Clase recorded the final out for his third save.

The Guardians improved to 10-9 and return to action Saturday against the Pirates.

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⚾ Mentor Baseball Moves to 8-1 With Convincing Win Over Cleveland Heights

It was all Cardinals on Friday afternoon as Mentor cruised past Cleveland Heights, 11-2, in a one-sided matchup. The win marked Mentor’s fourth straight victory over the Tigers, continuing their recent dominance in the series.

The Cardinals found a rhythm both at the plate and on the mound, with Pat Collins leading the way in both areas. The right-hander delivered five solid innings, allowing just one earned and one unearned run on five hits. It was another strong outing for Collins, who hasn’t surrendered more than one earned run in any of his last four appearances. At the plate, he chipped in with a double, a run scored, and an RBI.

Johnny Prentice took over pitching duties for the final two innings, locking things down without allowing a hit or an earned run.

Offensively, Tyson Cendrowski made his mark with a 2-for-3 performance that included his first home run of the season, driving in three runs and crossing the plate twice. Austin Vanhuss also came up big, going 3-for-4 with a triple, three RBI, and a run scored.

Mentor now stands at 8-1 on the season, while Cleveland Heights has dropped three straight to fall to 1-3.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to play in front of their home fans. Mentor will host red-hot Lake Catholic at 4:30 p.m. Monday, with the Cougars riding a seven-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Cleveland Heights will look to regroup at noon on Saturday when they welcome Riverside, a team that has increased its scoring output in each of its last three games.

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