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 📰 Local News: 🎇 Celebrate the Fourth in Mentor: Concert, Fireworks, and Family Fun Await

 🚨 Mentor Police Seek Missing 10-Year-Old Who May Be Headed to Cleveland

 📰 City of Mentor Welcomes Seasoned Financial Leader to Top Post

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Event Showcase: 🎶 Summer Sounds on the Water: The SHiZZ Plays Castaway’s This Weekend

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Mistakes Pile Up in Guardians' Shutout Loss to Blue Jays

⚾ Big Fourth Inning Propels Lake County Past West Michigan

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🎇 Celebrate the Fourth in Mentor: Concert, Fireworks, and Family Fun Await

Mentor Takes Center Stage for Fourth of July Festivities in Northeast Ohio

As the Fourth of July approaches, the city of Mentor is preparing to deliver a standout celebration that captures the spirit of Independence Day. With a blend of music, fireworks, and family fun, Mentor’s Civic Center Park will be the heart of Lake County’s festivities on Friday, July 4.

The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m., when the park grounds open for guests to enjoy food, games, and a festive atmosphere. At 7 p.m., the stage lights up with a performance by ESCAPE, a high-energy Journey tribute band. The celebration culminates in a spectacular fireworks display at 9:50 p.m., expected to draw large crowds eager to watch the sky light up over Mentor.

Mentor’s event stands out not just for its entertainment value but also for its accessibility and family-friendly setting, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors looking to celebrate close to home.

More to Explore Across Northeast Ohio

For those looking to expand their holiday weekend plans, numerous nearby cities and towns are offering complementary events throughout the region.

Lake County

• Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras (July 5): Includes a parade at 5 p.m. and fireworks at dusk at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park.

• Willoughby: Concert July 3 with Patrick Lynch and the Jazz Guys at West Point Park. Fireworks on July 4th at 9:45pm. See suggested viewing locations.

Geauga County

• Chardon: Hosts its Old Glory Day on July 4 and fireworks on July 5 at Chardon High School.

• Auburn Township: Features a community parade and fireworks on July 3 and 4.

See other area events in Northeast Ohio by clicking on the link for wkyc.com.

🚨 Mentor Police Seek Missing 10-Year-Old Who May Be Headed to Cleveland

Authorities in Mentor are searching for 10-year-old Jacob Bostic, who has been reported missing since Wednesday. Officials believe he may be in the company of an adult male and could be traveling to Cleveland.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has issued a notice regarding Jacob’s disappearance, noting that he has pierced ears and may be outside the Mentor area.

Police are urging anyone with information about Jacob’s whereabouts to contact the Mentor Police Department at (440) 255-1234.

📰 City of Mentor Welcomes Seasoned Financial Leader to Top Post

The city of Mentor has appointed Mate Rogonjic as its new Finance Director, effective June 23, 2025.

Rogonjic most recently served as Assistant Finance Director for the city of Cleveland. He previously led Chardon's Finance Department for ten years and spent 14 years with the Ohio Auditor’s Office, including a role as Assistant Chief Forensic Auditor.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University and a Master of Public Administration from The Ohio State University. Rogonjic lives in Mentor with his wife, Angela, and their three children.

He succeeds David Malinowski, who retired in May after 29 years with the city, including 19 as Finance Director. City officials praised Malinowski’s role in maintaining Mentor’s financial strength and expressed confidence in Rogonjic’s leadership.

Source: cityofmentor.com

 🎶 Summer Sounds on the Water: The SHiZZ Plays Castaway’s This Weekend

Live music is coming to the lakeshore this weekend as The SHiZZ takes the stage at Castaway’s River Tiki Bar in Eastlake on Saturday, June 28, from 7 to 10 PM. The high-energy trio will be joined by special guest guitarist Anthony Papaleo for an evening of genre-blending entertainment.

Known for their acoustic-driven sound, The SHiZZ delivers an eclectic mix of Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B, Bluegrass, Metal, Reggae, Motown, Jazz, Folk, Country, and more. Their performances often span decades and styles, offering something for every music lover in the crowd.

The event, hosted in partnership with Greg Campolieti, promises a lively atmosphere at the waterfront venue located at 224 E Island Drive in Eastlake. With a scenic backdrop and an expansive drink menu, Castaway’s River Tiki Bar sets the stage for an unforgettable summer night of live music.

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⚾ Mistakes Pile Up in Guardians' Shutout Loss to Blue Jays

The Cleveland Guardians struggled both offensively and defensively in Thursday’s series finale, falling 6-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field. Toronto claimed the three-game series behind a dominant outing from starter Kevin Gausman, who allowed just two hits over eight innings.

Cleveland's only offense came early—a first-inning double from Steven Kwan and a fourth-inning single by Kyle Manzardo. That was all the Guardians could muster against Gausman, who struck out six and walked one before handing the ball to reliever Chad Green in the ninth.

The Guardians’ defense unraveled in the third inning, helping the Blue Jays score three runs without needing much offensive firepower. A pair of errors by Manzardo, two wild pitches from starter Tanner Bibee, and a two-run single by Nathan Lukes opened the door. A third run scored on another Manzardo miscue as Toronto pulled ahead 3-0.

Bibee (4-8) pitched six solid innings despite the breakdowns, giving up three hits and two earned runs. Toronto added three more runs in the ninth after loading the bases on a single and two walks. Pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk knocked in two, and a throwing error by Kwan brought in a third.

Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the game in the third after being hit by a pitch from Bibee. X-rays were negative, and he was diagnosed with a forearm contusion.

The loss capped a rollercoaster series. Cleveland won Wednesday’s matchup on a José Ramirez walk-off, after dropping Tuesday’s opener on a grand slam by George Springer.

Read more and see highlights at espn.com

⚾ Big Fourth Inning Propels Lake County Past West Michigan

The Lake County Captains powered their way to a 10-6 victory over the West Michigan Whitecaps on Thursday, backed by timely hitting, disciplined plate appearances, and pitching that was good enough to pull out the win.

Relief pitcher Yorman Gomez improved to 6-0 on the season pitched 4.2 innings and gave up 4 runs. While the Whitecaps made a push late in the game, the Captains' offense proved too much, tallying 12 hits and drawing seven walks over the course of the night.

Lake County struck early and pulled away in the fourth inning with a scoring surge. Christian Knapczyk and Alfonsin Rosario delivered consecutive RBI singles, followed by a sharp double from Ralphy Velazquez that stretched the lead to 5-2. That inning proved to be the turning point, pushing the Captains' win probability to over 90%.

The Whitecaps responded in the sixth with a three-run homer from Peyton Graham, trimming the deficit to 10-5, but couldn’t mount a full comeback. Despite the offensive spark, West Michigan never fully recovered from the damage dealt in the middle innings.

The win secured another step forward for the Captains, whose balanced offensive attack and pitching depth continue to carry them through the season.

See milb.com for the box score and additional details

Source: Google

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