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

 📰 Local News: 📰 National Small Business Week Kicks Off This Week

 🎶 Five for Fighting and Vertical Horizon Headline Free Mentor Rocks Concert

 🚨 U.S. Marshals Offer Reward for Fugitive

 ❎ Mentor Voters to Decide on Observation Tower at Lagoons Preserve

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Home Front: 🛠️ Clogged Drain? Here’s the Fix You Can Do in Minutes

⚾ Sports: 🥍 Mentor Girls Lacrosse Rolls Past Greenmen, Improves to 10-8

⚾ Guardians Postpone Monday Matchup with Nationals Due to Rain

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📰 Celebrating Main Street: National Small Business Week Kicks Off This Week

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From May 4 to May 10, 2025, communities across the country will celebrate the innovation and economic impact of small business owners during National Small Business Week. Organized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the annual event highlights the essential role entrepreneurs play in the national economy.

The week features a variety of events, including award ceremonies, networking opportunities, and educational workshops—both virtual and in-person.

National Small Business Week underscores the vital role that small enterprises play in job creation, innovation, and community development. Whether it’s a family-owned bakery on Main Street or a tech startup in a co-working space, each small business contributes to the rich fabric of American life. This week serves as a reminder to support and uplift local businesses all year round. National Small Business Day is this Saturday, May 10th. Support our local small businesses in Mentor.

🎶 Five for Fighting and Vertical Horizon Headline Free Mentor Rocks Concert

Fans of early-2000s alt-rock are in for a treat as Five for Fighting and special guest Vertical Horizon take the stage at the Mentor Rocks summer concert series, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater.

Five for Fighting, the project of singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, became a household name with “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” and followed with hits like “100 Years” and “The Riddle.” His songs have earned over a billion streams and frequent placement in film and TV.

Vertical Horizon found chart-topping success with “Everything You Want” in 1999, followed by popular tracks such as “You’re a God” and “Best I Ever Had,” later covered by country artist Gary Allan.

Mentor Rocks draws thousands each week to its free, family-friendly concerts. In 2024, over 119,000 people attended the series, with an average of 7,700 per night.

The Mentor Civic Amphitheater is located at 8600 Munson Road. Visit www.mentorrocks.info for more information.

🚨 U.S. Marshals Offer Reward for Fugitive

Anyone with tips is urged to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED. All tips are confidential.

The U.S. Marshals and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for Billy Teter, 47, who is wanted on serious charges of rape and gross sexual imposition.

Teter is known to frequent Lorain County and Cuyahoga County. He is described as a white male, standing 5'9" and weighing approximately 175 pounds.

A reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest.

See the original story at cleveland19.com 

 📰 Mentor Voters to Decide on Observation Tower at Lagoons Preserve

Mentor residents will have the opportunity to vote on Issue 4 in today’s election, which seeks approval for the construction of an observation tower at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve. Under the city's charter, any capital improvement within the preserve requires voter approval.

The proposed tower would stand 92 feet tall and be located approximately 1,000 feet north of the main trailhead entrance. Designed to provide panoramic views of the marsh, uplands, and Lake Erie, the structure would feature a 25’ x 25’ top deck along with an ADA-accessible elevated platform.

If approved, construction would begin in summer 2025, utilizing $450,000 in grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). However, if voters reject the issue, the project will be indefinitely tabled, and the grant funding will be rescinded.

Residents with questions about the project can contact the Mentor Public Information Office at [email protected]. A sample ballot will be available once released by the Lake County Board of Elections.

Source: CityofMentor.com

🛠️ Clogged Drain? Here’s the Fix You Can Do in Minutes

A slow or clogged drain can feel like a plumbing emergency — but most of the time, it’s a quick DIY fix. Whether you’re dealing with a bathroom sink, shower, or kitchen drain, a few simple tools and tricks can get things flowing again without calling in the pros.

Start with boiling water. It sounds too easy, but it works. Slowly pour a full pot of boiling water down the drain in two to three stages, giving it time to loosen up grease or soap buildup.

Still clogged? Try baking soda and vinegar. Pour ½ cup of baking soda directly into the drain, followed by 1 cup of vinegar. Quickly cover the drain with a stopper or towel. Let it sit for 15 minutes as the fizzy reaction breaks down gunk. Then rinse with more hot water.

Hair clogs — especially in showers and bathroom sinks — are the usual suspects. A plastic drain snake or “zip-it” tool can be your best friend here. Simply remove the stopper and insert the tool into the drain. You’ll likely pull up a mix of hair and gunk that's been blocking the way.

For bathroom sinks, remove the pop-up stopper and scrub it clean. Soap scum and toothpaste often build up here. In kitchens, food scraps and grease are common clog culprits — avoid dumping oil down the sink.

Avoid chemical drain cleaners unless absolutely necessary. They’re harsh on pipes and dangerous for septic systems. Plus, most clogs don’t need them.

Prevent future issues by using drain screens to catch hair or debris. Once a month, flush drains with hot water and vinegar. It’s an easy way to keep things fresh and flowing.

These simple steps can save you hundreds in plumber fees and give you peace of mind next time the water slows down.

🥍 Mentor Girls Lacrosse Rolls Past Greenmen, Improves to 10-8

The Mentor Cardinals varsity girls lacrosse team delivered a commanding performance Monday night, overpowering the Aurora Greenmen with a 9-1 victory. The win showcased a balanced and aggressive effort from both the offense and defense.

Leading the offensive charge was Abby Harps, who netted three goals on five shots, pacing all scorers with a total of three points. Ella Predina also made her presence felt with two goals and an assist, matching Harps with three points. Ava Lee contributed solidly with two goals of her own.

On the defensive end, Mentor played a disciplined game. Predina stood out once again, collecting three ground balls and forcing three turnovers. She and Sydney Funk each won three draws, helping maintain possession throughout the match.

Goalkeeper Sammy McGinnis anchored the defense with a strong showing in net, stopping three of the four shots she faced to secure the win. The Cardinals now improve to a 10-8 record.

⚾ Guardians Postpone Monday Matchup with Nationals Due to Rain

After Monday’s rainout, the Guardians and Nationals will play a traditional doubleheader Tuesday, with Game 1 at 3:35 p.m. and Game 2 starting shortly afterward.

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