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 📰 Local News: 📰 Double the Deals: Farmers Market & Kids Sale May 16

 🍷 Sip, Savor, Support: 2025 Wine Tour Celebrates Local Agriculture

 📰 Laketran Adds Downtown Service for NBA Playoffs and Baseball Weekends

 🛣️ Travel & Discovery: 🛣️ Step Inside Shawshank: A Tour of The Ohio State Reformatory

⚾ Sports: ⚾Schneemann's Slam Lifts Guardians Over Jays in Ninth Inning

⚾ Wilkinson Shines, Antuñez Sparks Comeback Win for Lake County

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📰 Double the Deals: Farmers Market and Kids Sale Set for May 16 in Mentor

Mentor residents can look forward to a lively afternoon at Eleanor B. Garfield Park on Friday, May 16, as two popular community events come together from 2 to 6 p.m. The Early Bird Mentor Farmers Market and the annual Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale will share the park grounds, offering a unique shopping experience that blends fresh local goods with family-focused bargains.

The Farmers Market will preview its 2025 season in its usual spot on the upper grounds, featuring vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, and more. Meanwhile, the lower section of the park—near the pavilion and ball fields—will host the garage sale, where families will sell gently used children's items, toys, and clothes.

This combined event offers something for everyone, making it a convenient stop for those looking to support local vendors or score great deals on kids' items.

To inquire about becoming a vendor at the Early Bird Farmers Market, contact the Wildwood Cultural Center at 440-974-5735. For information about reserving a space at the Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale, call 440-974-5720.

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🍷 Sip, Savor, Support: 2025 Wine Tour Celebrates Local Agriculture

The Lake County Farm Bureau’s annual Wine Tour returns May 17, 2025, offering a day of wine tastings and vineyard visits in support of local agriculture.

The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at Grand River Cellars in Madison. From there, participants will board buses to visit five Lake County wineries. Stops include a press house tour at Debonne Vineyards, a vineyard talk and tasting at South River Vineyard, a tasting at Stonegait Winery, and a chocolate and wine pairing at Silver Crest Cellars. The tour ends with dinner at Grand River Cellars.

Guests can stay for evening entertainment following the tour.

Tickets are $55 for Farm Bureau members and $120 for non-members, and include transportation, tastings, private tours, dinner, and a complimentary wine glass. Non-members can join the Farm Bureau for $120 per household, covering both spouses.

Attendees must be 21 or older. No refunds will be issued. To register or for more information, visit www.ofbr.org or call 440-426-2195. See the full flyer here.

 📰 Laketran Adds Downtown Service for NBA Playoffs and Baseball Weekends

Laketran is expanding its Sports Express service to include round-trip rides to Cleveland Cavaliers playoff games and weekend Cleveland Guardians matchups. The service begins today, May 4, with trips to the Cavs’ second-round NBA playoff games and continues for the duration of their postseason.

Starting May 10, Sports Express will also provide transportation to Guardians weekend home games, offering fans an easier alternative to downtown traffic and parking hassles.

Buses depart from Laketran’s Mentor Park-n-Ride at 8650 Market Street about two hours before game time. Riders will be dropped off near W. 3rd Street and Prospect Avenue, allowing a short walk through Tower City to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse or Progressive Field.

Return buses leave 45 minutes after each game ends. Round-trip fare is $15 per person, with tickets available at www.laketransts.com. The expanded offering follows a successful pilot for Browns games last fall and aims to improve downtown access for Lake County sports fans.

More information is available by calling Laketran at 440-354-6100.

🛣️ Step Inside Shawshank: A Tour of The Ohio State Reformatory

If you're looking for a day trip with a little history, a touch of movie magic, and a whole lot of charm, Mansfield, Ohio should be at the top of your list. This underrated destination, located in Richland County, offers a mix of unique experiences that make it well worth the short drive from Mentor. Whether you’re a movie buff or a history enthusiast, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights you won’t want to miss!

The Ohio State Reformatory: A Film Buff’s Dream

One of the most iconic attractions in Mansfield is The Ohio State Reformatory, famously known as the filming location for The Shawshank Redemption. This historic prison, which served as a correctional facility until 1990, is a must-see for anyone who loves the film. The building, rich in history, has maintained much of its original charm, and the crumbling, Gothic architecture makes it the perfect backdrop for the movie that captured the hearts of millions.

During the tour, you’ll not only get a look at the prison’s eerie cells but also learn about its fascinating past, from its grand opening in 1896 to its eventual decline. The prison’s role in Shawshank gives the tour an added layer of excitement, as you’ll get to stand in the very spots where some of the film’s most famous scenes were shot.

While self-guided tours are available, we highly recommend booking a guided tour for a deeper, more immersive experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing not only details about the Reformatory’s history but also fun behind-the-scenes movie trivia.

Pro tip: If you're visiting during the summer or winter, make sure to dress in layers. The lack of climate control in the cell blocks means it can get pretty hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter.

Mansfield’s Rich History Awaits

The Ohio State Reformatory is just the beginning of what Mansfield has to offer. Whether you have time to explore one or two sites or spend the whole day discovering new places, Mansfield is full of hidden gems that’ll make for an unforgettable trip.

Stay tuned for more recommendations on things to do in this charming Ohio city in upcoming newsletters. You’ll be surprised by what’s waiting just down the road!

⚾ Schneemann's Slam Lifts Guardians Over Jays in Ninth-Inning Comeback

Daniel Schneemann had a breakout game Saturday, blasting a solo homer and a game-winning grand slam to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Down 3-1 with two outs in the ninth, the Guardians rallied. Steven Kwan singled, Carlos Santana and Bo Naylor walked, and Schneemann crushed an 0-1 pitch into the right-field seats to give Cleveland the lead. His eighth-inning solo shot had previously put the team on the scoreboard.

The rally spoiled a stellar outing from Toronto’s Kevin Gausman, who tossed six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out nine. Reliever Yimi García couldn’t hold the lead, taking the loss after blowing his second save in four chances.

Toronto had built a 3-0 lead, highlighted by Bo Bichette’s first-inning home run—his first of the season. Gavin Williams, starting for Cleveland, gave up two runs in four innings, walking five and striking out nine. Kolby Allard earned the win in relief, and Emmanuel Clase closed out the ninth for his sixth save.

Cleveland was without José Ramírez, sidelined after spraining his ankle during Friday’s game.

Toronto’s Bowden Francis (2-4, 5.28 ERA) is expected to start against Cleveland RHP Tanner Bibee (2-2, 4.36) on Sunday.

Read the Full Article at espn.com

⚾ Wilkinson Shines, Antuñez Sparks Comeback Win for Lake County

The Picantes de Lake County (the Captains) rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Lansing Locos, 3-1, in a Copa de la Diversión matchup on Saturday at Jackson® Field™. The win gave Lake County back-to-back victories and a shot at a series win in Sunday’s finale.

Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson led the way early with five scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing just two hits. Lansing’s Grant Judkins matched him with six shutout innings, giving up only two hits in his second quality start.

Lansing took a 1-0 lead in the sixth on a Clark Elliott sacrifice fly. But in the ninth, Lake County came alive. Wuilfredo Antuñez tripled in the tying run, Maick Collado added a sacrifice fly, and Christian Knapczyk drove in an insurance run with a double.

Kyle Scott worked around a leadoff single and two balks in the ninth to earn his first save. Izaak Martinez allowed Lansing’s lone run and picked up the win.

Jaison Chourio left the game in the fourth for precautionary reasons, while Lansing’s Tommy White departed after sliding into a wall, though he extended his hitting streak to 17 games.

The series wraps Sunday with Dylan DeLucia starting for Lake County against Lansing’s Yunior Tur.

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