In this Issue of: Mentor Local Buzz 🐝

☔ Weather: Cloudy w/ Showers & T-Storms Possible - Temps 70-74

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

 📰 Local News: 📰 Fast-Casual Favorite honeygrow Adds Six New Restaurants, Including Two in Ohio

 🎨 Summer Adventure Awaits at Wildwood Cultural Center!

 📰 Mentor Council Approves Safety Village Funds, Advances Fire Station Plans

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Travel & Discovery: 🚗 Cruising Michigan’s Coast: Discover the Beauty of the M-22 Scenic Drive

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Astros Capitalize on Wild Pitch to Top Guardians 5-3 in Extras

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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📰 Fast-Casual Favorite honeygrow Adds Six New Restaurants, Including Two in Ohio

As 2025 reaches its midpoint, honeygrow—a fast-casual concept known for its fresh, customizable stir-fries, salads, and signature honeybars—is showing strong momentum in its national expansion. The brand has already opened five new locations this year and has six more scheduled for summer openings. Reinforcing this growth, honeygrow recently signed six new leases across Virginia, Massachusetts, Ohio, and New Jersey.

New Locations Announced:

• Allston, MA: 305 Guest Street

• Avon, OH: 1485 Nagel Road

• Gainesville, VA: 5055 Wellington Road

• Kearny, NJ: 190 Passaic Avenue

• Mentor, OH: 9210 Mentor Avenue, at Mentor Commons Shopping Center

• Shrewsbury, MA: 193 Boston Turnpike, in Lakeway Commons

This wave of expansion builds on the brand’s recent success, particularly in Ohio, where honeygrow opened its third state location in Akron last month. With new leases signed in Avon and Mentor, the company is further cementing its footprint in the Midwest. The new Mentor Commons location marks a key entry point into Lake County.

In Massachusetts, honeygrow continues to gain traction with a fourth location in Shrewsbury opening this June, and a third Boston-area restaurant to follow in Allston. Meanwhile, the Gainesville site in Virginia will deepen honeygrow’s presence in Northern Virginia, following recent openings in Fair City and Springfield.

Since 2020, honeygrow has launched 37 locations, and the brand is on track to reach 70 restaurants by the end of 2025. The company credits its growth to a focused team, a disciplined real estate strategy, and a loyal customer base.

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🎨 Summer Adventure Awaits at Wildwood Cultural Center!

Quest Camp Returns for Kids Ages 7–10
Give your child a summer filled with creativity, discovery, and fun at Wildwood Cultural Center’s Quest Camp! Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., each themed week is designed to spark imagination and hands-on learning for children aged 7 to 10.

Weekly Themes & Dates:

• Art Week – June 16–20

• Dino/Fossils Exploration – June 23–27

• Superheroes Week – July 7–11

• Building & Construction – July 21–25

Cost Per Week:

• $125 for Mentor residents

• $150 for non-residents

Location:
Wildwood Cultural Center
7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor, OH 44060
📞 (440) 974-5735

How to Register:

• New to the city’s system? Call Wildwood Cultural Center at (440) 974-5735 to create an online account.

• Already have an account? Register online through the City of Mentor website.

Spots fill quickly—don’t miss your child’s chance to explore, build, and create this summer at Wildwood!

📰 Mentor Council Approves Safety Village Funds, Advances Fire Station Plans

Safety Village to Undergo Renovations Ahead of 25th Anniversary

In case you missed it, Mentor Safety Village, a fixture in local safety education for nearly 25 years, received city approval for funding to support long-needed renovations at its training facility. The program, which educates third-grade students on critical safety practices, has grown to include parochial and homeschool students as well as participants from the Deepwood Center.

To complete upgrades—including plumbing, electrical, and wall construction—the organization requested $30,000 in city funds to supplement $20,000 it had already raised. The improvements target a facility that once served as a mechanics garage and later as a bomb disposal building. The city council unanimously approved the funding as part of its budget ordinance, ensuring the project moves forward in time for the program’s milestone anniversary.

Fire Station #3 Design Work Moves Ahead

In a parallel effort to strengthen emergency services, council members also approved a contract with APP Architecture to design the city’s new Fire Station #3. The planned facility will include expanded vehicle bays, a specialized training tower, and dedicated spaces for confined space and elevated rescue training.

The upgraded station will accommodate multiple units, including two rescue squads, an engine, a ladder truck, and a heavy rescue vehicle. Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2025, with completion targeted for late 2026.

The Mentor City Council approved these significant investments in public safety, including funding for a long-standing youth education program and a major step forward in the construction of a new fire station, in April 2025.

Together, these initiatives reflect Mentor’s continued commitment to public safety infrastructure and community preparedness.

 🚗 Cruising Michigan’s Coast: Discover the Beauty of the M-22 Scenic Drive

Michigan’s west coast offers some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the country, and there’s no better way to experience it than by traveling the M-22 Scenic Drive. Winding along the shores of Lake Michigan, this iconic route invites visitors to slow down and soak in the simple pleasures of small-town charm, colorful foliage, and sweeping lake views.

Start Your Journey in Manistee County
Known as the southern gateway to M-22, Manistee County is the perfect starting point for your scenic road trip. As you drive north, traffic eases and the pace slows, revealing roadside farm markets, historic lighthouses, and vibrant fall colors that paint the countryside.

Award-Winning Autumn Views
Recognized as the Best Scenic Autumn Drive in the USA by USA Today readers in 2015, the M-22 route is especially magical in the fall. Rolling hills, forest canopies, and sparkling lake vistas create a postcard-worthy experience at every turn.

Plan Your Route

• 🗺️ Explore With Our Recommended Map: Download a curated route that highlights top destinations along the way—from cozy harbor towns to state parks and panoramic overlooks.

• 🌅 Choose Your Own Adventure: Short on time? Use our interactive map to explore key points of interest and tailor your own itinerary.

Whether you explore the entire coastal route or just a segment, the M-22 Scenic Drive promises an unforgettable journey through Northern Michigan’s most captivating scenery.

Download your route map today and start planning your M-22 adventure.
Happy trails!

see visitmanisteecounty.com for more information.

⚾ Astros Capitalize on Wild Pitch to Top Guardians 5-3 in Extras

In a dramatic extra-inning finish, the Houston Astros edged out the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Saturday, capitalizing on a wild pitch and clutch hitting in the 10th inning. The win marked Houston’s fifth victory in their last six games.

Jake Meyers, starting the 10th as the automatic runner, advanced to third on a groundout before scoring the go-ahead run on an errant slider that slipped past the catcher. Shortly after, Jacob Melton crossed home plate on a line-drive single to right field, extending Houston’s lead.

Cleveland mounted a late threat with runners on first and second and two outs, but the Astros sealed the win when reliever Bennett Sousa struck out Jhonkensy Noel, earning his first save of the season. Josh Hader picked up the win in relief.

Yainer Diaz had earlier sparked Houston’s offense with a two-run home run in the sixth inning, while Jeremy Peña chipped in with an RBI single, pushing his hitting streak to 13 games.

Cleveland remained competitive throughout. José Ramírez homered in the seventh to tie the game and stretched his on-base streak to 33 games, a personal best. Steven Kwan added three hits, but the Guardians fell short, suffering their third consecutive loss.

Astros starter Hunter Brown delivered a strong outing with nine strikeouts over 5⅓ innings, allowing just one run, but did not factor into the decision.

Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee had a solid showing, while Houston’s Brandon Walter was added to the roster as a potential option on the mound.

Read the Full Article at cbssports.com

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