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 📰 Local News: 📰 Mentor to Host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26

 💡 PUCO Approves Summer Rate Hike for Ohio Electric Customers

 🧷 Diapers, Hope, and Support: Mentor’s Birthright Lake Welcomes Community

 📢 The Event Showcase: 🎸 HA!R NAT!ON Brings '80s Rock Thunder

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Ramírez Makes History, Then Wins It in 10th

⚾ Cougars Crush Geneva 15-0 Behind Sievers’ Dominant Day

 🥍 Doolan’s Five Goals Lift Lake Catholic Over Hoban in 12-6 Win

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📰 Mentor to Host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26

The City of Mentor invites residents and visitors to gather in remembrance and reflection at its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025. The observance will begin at 10:00 AM at the Mentor Municipal Cemetery, honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation.

Preceding the ceremony, a solemn parade will commence at 9:30 AM from Memorial Middle School at 8979 Mentor Avenue. The procession will move north along the designated route, arriving at the Mentor Memorial Promenade within the cemetery grounds.

The event will bring together community leaders, including members of the Mentor City Council and administration, alongside county and state officials. Veterans' organizations and civic groups will also participate in paying tribute to fallen heroes.

The Mentor Municipal Cemetery, where the ceremony is held, is located at 6881 Hopkins Road.

See cityofmentor.com for more information.

💡 PUCO Approves Summer Rate Hike for Ohio Electric Customers

Electricity rates for FirstEnergy customers across Ohio are set to rise starting June 1, following approval by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Households in Northeast Ohio will see increases of nearly 2 cents per kilowatt hour.

Customers of the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company will now pay about 9.1 cents per kilowatt hour, while Ohio Edison customers will pay 9.4 cents. The new rates closely match FirstEnergy’s original request to the commission, which hosted public hearings last month in Cleveland and Akron.

An independent audit supported a rate increase for Illuminating Company customers but recommended cuts for Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison users. However, all three groups will still see higher prices.

PUCO encourages consumers to understand their electric bills and explore provider options or assistance programs. Tools and information are available at puco.ohio.gov/utilityhelp.

🧷 Diapers, Hope, and Support: Mentor’s Birthright Lake Welcomes Community In

Birthright Lake, Inc., a Mentor-based nonprofit, will host an open house tonight, May 2 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 7237 Industrial Parkway. Dedicated to supporting pregnant women and families with young children, the event offers tours, refreshments, and opportunities to learn about getting involved. Guests who donate newborn or swim diapers will be entered into a raffle.

Serving Lake County for over 50 years, Birthright Lake provides free, confidential support to families in need, including diapers, formula, clothing, and other essentials. As the county’s only diaper bank, it fills a crucial gap left by programs like SNAP and WIC, which don’t cover these items.

In early 2025, the organization helped 456 families, supported 775 infants and toddlers, and welcomed 39 newborns. A recent client survey revealed that families experience lower stress, happier children, and more financial flexibility thanks to the services provided.

Birthright Lake was honored with the Ohio Friends of WIC award in late 2023 for exceptional service. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.birthrightlake.org or call 440-975-9055.

🎸 HA!R NAT!ON Brings '80s Rock Thunder Back to Willoughby

Friday Night, May 2 @ 8pm - 12am

Get ready, Willoughby—Cleveland’s premier '80s hard rock tribute band, HA!R NAT!ON, is back and ready to crank the volume for another unforgettable night of retro rock anthems.

Known for electrifying crowds with high-energy performances and a lineup packed with hits from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Skid Row, Cinderella, Poison, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, and more, HA!R NAT!ON promises to deliver a night of non-stop nostalgia and headbanging fun.

The band lit up the stage on their last visit, and now they’re returning to do it all over again—with even more attitude, bigger riffs, and louder choruses. Fans can expect great food, plenty of parking, and an unapologetically wild celebration of classic ‘80s rock.

Whether you're reliving the decade or discovering its magic for the first time, this high-octane night is your perfect kickoff to a summer full of music and memories.

Link to the Facebook Event Listing

⚾ Ramírez Makes History, Then Wins It in 10th as Guardians Edge Twins

José Ramírez reached a historic milestone and then capped the night by scoring the winning run in the Guardians’ 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.

Ramírez tied the game in the 10th with an RBI single, then stole second base to become the first Cleveland player with 250 career home runs and 250 stolen bases. He's also just the 24th player in MLB history to achieve the feat—and the only active one.

Pinch-hitter Angel Martínez followed with a grounder to right, scoring Ramírez for Cleveland’s second walk-off win of the series. The Guardians won three of four games and finished their 10-game homestand 6-4.

Kolby Allard earned the win in a game interrupted twice by rain delays totaling over two hours—ironically on Weather Education Day.

Minnesota briefly took a lead in the seventh after slick field conditions helped them plate two runs. Harrison Bader reached on an infield single when Will Wilson slipped, and later scored on a Christian Vázquez hit following another Guardians fielding error.

Earlier, Jhonkensy Noel launched a 450-foot solo homer—his longest at Progressive Field and among the farthest by a Guardian since Statcast tracking began.

Cleveland missed a ninth-inning chance with the bases loaded, but bounced back in the 10th. The Guardians begin a six-game road trip in Toronto on Friday.

⚾ Cougars Crush Geneva 15-0 Behind Sievers’ Dominant Day

The Lake Catholic Cougars varsity baseball team delivered a commanding 15-0 shutout over the Geneva Eagles on Thursday in a non-conference matchup. The Cougars set the tone early, scoring five runs in the opening inning and maintaining complete control throughout the game.

Lake Catholic recorded eight hits, led by a strong performance from Shea Sievers, who went 2-for-2 at the plate with two RBIs. A.J. Trobenter and Micah Nytrae each added a double and an RBI to the offensive surge. The Cougars also benefited from nine walks, three hit-by-pitches, and five Geneva errors, which extended several innings.

Sievers also starred on the mound, throwing four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while allowing just two hits. Brayden Mann closed out the final inning to preserve the shutout.

With the win, Lake Catholic improves to 14-2 on the season. The Cougars return to action Monday, May 5, at home against Padua Franciscan, with first pitch set for 5 p.m.

🥍 Doolan’s Five Goals Lift Lake Catholic Over Hoban in 12-6 Win

The Lake Catholic Cougars varsity girls lacrosse team earned a 12-6 victory over the Archbishop Hoban Knights on Tuesday, continuing their dominant season in non-conference play.

Goaltender Morgan Davis anchored the defense, facing 11 shots on goal and registering five saves. The Cougars played aggressively on the ground, collecting 26 ground balls and forcing 10 turnovers. Alexa Udovicic was a standout on defense, leading the team with seven ground balls and four caused turnovers.

On the offensive side, Lilly Doolan led the charge with a five-goal performance on seven shots. Claire Gibbons, Megan Joy, and Gianna Ducsay each contributed three shots on goal, helping maintain pressure throughout the match.

Lake Catholic now improves to 10-2 overall and remains undefeated in conference play at 5-0. The Cougars will travel to Gilmour Academy for their next game on Monday, May 5, with a 7 p.m. start.

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