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 📰 Local News: ✅ Mentor Voters to Decide May 6th on $2.5M Observation Tower at Lagoons

 📰 Motorcycles, Flags, and Tribute: Firefighters Memorial Ride Set for May 25

 📰 Mentor Economic Development Committee to Meet Friday May 2

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Real Estate: 🏘️ Spring Real Estate Season Off to a Sluggish Start as Sales Tumble in March

🏘️ Featured New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Red Sox Crush Guardians 13-3 Behind Rafaela’s Big Day

⚾ Mentor Cardinals Hold Off North Royalton for 5-4 Victory

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✅ Mentor Voters to Decide May 6th on $2.5M Observation Tower at Lagoons

Mentor voters will decide May 6 whether to approve a 92-foot observation tower at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve. The project, costing an estimated $2.5 million, requires voter approval under the city charter.

The tower would provide panoramic marsh and Lake Erie views from a 25-by-25-foot deck, including an ADA-accessible platform. Originally funded in 2024 with $2 million, construction was delayed and rolled into this year’s budget.

If passed, work would start this summer; if rejected, the project would be shelved and $450,000 in state grant funding forfeited. Officials cite rising ecotourism and birding popularity, with over 220,000 visitors drawn annually to Mentor Lagoons.

See the Article at cityofmentor.com

📰 Motorcycles, Flags, and Tribute: Firefighters Memorial Ride Set for May 25

The 21st Annual Firefighters Memorial Ride will roll through Northeast Ohio on Sunday, May 25, honoring fallen firefighters and supporting their families. Since 2005, the ride has raised over $300,000 and awarded scholarships to young people.

This year's memorial begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Cleveland Firefighters Memorial, recognizing Lt. Alan Van Kramer, Lt. Amanda Karduck, and Firefighter Shawn P. Calvey. Families of the fallen will speak, and five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are open until May 3.

The motorcycle procession starts at 11 a.m., traveling through Cleveland, Euclid, Willoughby Hills, Gates Mills, and Bedford Heights, ending with food and fellowship at South East Harley-Davidson.

The finalized route will be announced soon, pending city approvals. Riders can register at local Harley-Davidson dealerships, including locations in Cleveland, Bedford Heights, Mentor, Medina, and Akron. All proceeds benefit families of fallen firefighters.

WATCH or Read the Full Article at news5cleveland.com

📰 Mentor Economic Development Committee to Meet Friday May 2

The Mentor City Council’s Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025. The session will take place in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Mentor Municipal Center, located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard.

Residents are invited to attend this public meeting, although it will not be broadcast on television.

The primary focus of the gathering will be a discussion on various economic development initiatives aimed at fostering growth within the community.

Those seeking additional information are encouraged to contact Chairperson Mark Freeman via email at [email protected].

🏘️ Spring Real Estate Season Off to a Sluggish Start as Sales Tumble in March

March saw a sharp slowdown in the U.S. housing market, with home sales hitting their lowest pace for the month since 2009. Higher mortgage rates and broader economic uncertainty dampened what is typically the busiest time of year for real estate.

Sales of previously owned homes dropped 5.9% from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Compared to March 2024, sales were down 2.4%, with declines across all regions. The West experienced the steepest monthly drop but was the only region to post a year-over-year gain, driven by job growth in the Rocky Mountain states.

These results reflect contracts signed earlier this year when the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was above 7%, only dipping below that level in late February.

While inventory rose nearly 20% from last year, it remains below a balanced market level. Increased listings have started to cool price growth: the median sale price hit $403,700 in March, a new monthly record but up just 2.7% from a year ago—the slowest pace of growth since August.

First-time buyers made up 32% of the market, matching last year but below historical norms. All-cash sales dipped slightly to 26%, while investors remained steady at 15%.

Looking ahead, rising canceled contracts and April’s stock market volatility suggest further pressure on the market. Economists warn that inflation concerns and new tariffs on home goods could intensify the slowdown.

See the Original Article at cnbc.com

🏘️ Featured New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)

6730 N. Palmerston Dr., Mentor, OH. 44060
3 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 2,820 Sqft. 0.35 Acre Lot
Sale Price $489,500
Listed by: Muffi Sherwin Brokered by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Link to Property Listing

6581 Newhouse Ct., Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 2.5+ Baths, ???? Sqft. 0.45 Acre Lot
Sale Price $460,000
Listed by: Tiffany Flowers Brokered by Rise Realty Co.
Link to Property Listing

9200 Orvos Ct., Mentor, OH 44060
5 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,665 Sqft., 0.41 Acre Lot
Sale Price $395,000
Listed by: Lisa Sisko Brokered by Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan Realty
Link to Property Listing

8689 Prairie Grass Ln., Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,569 Sqft. 3,485 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $329,900
Listed by: Chris Jurcisin Brokered by Howard Hanna - Cleveland Heights
Link to Property Listing

6362 Ambrose Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,793 Sqft. 0.24 Acre Lot
Sale Price $264,500
Listed by: Angelo Joseph Marrali Brokered by Howard Hanna - Mentor
Link to Property Listing

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⚾ Red Sox Crush Guardians 13-3 Behind Rafaela’s Big Day

The Boston Red Sox powered past the Cleveland Guardians with a 13-3 win on Sunday, fueled by a standout performance from Ceddanne Rafaela, who homered and drove in five runs. Rafaela’s three-run shot in the seventh inning, launched over the center-field fence off Joey Cantillo, helped seal the victory.

Jarren Duran continued his strong form, delivering four hits for Boston, marking the second time in his career he has recorded back-to-back three-hit games. During the seventh-inning stretch, Duran confronted a fan who reportedly mocked his past struggles with mental health, but team staff and umpires quickly intervened to address the situation.

Adding to the Red Sox's dominant offense, Rob Refsnyder and Rafael Devers each contributed solo home runs. Boston has now won nine of its last 12 games and recorded 15 wins in April, the second-highest total in the American League.

For Cleveland, Nolan Jones provided a highlight with a three-run homer in the sixth inning. However, the Guardians' loss marked their first home series defeat of the season.

Read More at sports.yahoo.com

⚾ Mentor Cardinals Hold Off North Royalton for 5-4 Victory

The Mentor Cardinals varsity boys baseball team secured a close 5-4 home victory over the North Royalton Bears in non-conference play on Saturday.

North Royalton opened the game strong, scoring single runs in the first two innings to take an early 2-0 lead. Mentor answered back with three runs in the bottom of the third and added two more in the fifth to pull ahead. The Bears managed to chip away with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings but ultimately fell short as the Cardinals held on for the win.

Mentor’s offense was steady, with seven different players contributing singles. Peter Kennedy led the way with two RBIs, while Brayden Bortnick crossed the plate twice. The Cardinals showcased their speed on the base paths, tallying seven stolen bases — Josh Wieland accounting for two, and five other players adding one each.

Mentor utilized five pitchers throughout the game. Adam Adkins earned the win despite surrendering a run in his single inning of work. Jacob Gunvelson came in to close, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings to lock down the save.

With the victory, Mentor improves to 11-2 on the season. The Cardinals are back in action today, facing Strongsville at 5 p.m.

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