In this Issue of: Mentor Local Buzz 🐝

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

 📰 Local News: 🚨 Man Charged with Murdering Ex-Wife in Chardon in Court

 💵 Lake County Offers Free Financial Workshops for Seniors this Fall

 🪖 25 Years of Service: Mentor’s Army Recruiting Office Supports Future Soldiers

 🎆 Celebrate Independence Day in Style at the 2025 Mentor Headlands Parade

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Food & Recipes: 🫐 Grunt-ify Your Summer: A Stovetop Dessert with Old-World Charm

 🥧 No-Bake Bliss: Pink Lemonade Pie Is Summer’s Easiest Dessert

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Offensive Woes Continue for Guardians in Second Straight Shutout

⚾ Whitecaps Outslug Captains 8-4 Behind Power Surge

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 🤣 Something Funny

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🚨 Man Charged with Murdering Ex-Wife at Chardon Recovery Home

Steven Kurzinger of Willowick is being held on $5 million bond after being charged with murdering his ex-wife, Alexandra Kurzinger, in Chardon. The shooting took place at a Ravenwood Health residence on June 25. A preliminary hearing is set for July 7, and this is Chardon’s first homicide in over a decade.

See video above from wkyc.com or read more from news5cleveland.com

💵 Lake County Offers Free Financial Workshops for Seniors This Fall

Lake County Treasurer Michael Zuren is partnering with Joey Tomsick of the Lake County Council on Aging to offer free financial literacy and budgeting workshops designed specifically for local seniors.

The two upcoming sessions will take place at the Lake County Council on Aging offices, located at 8520 East Ave. in Mentor. The workshops are scheduled for September 10 at 5 p.m. and December 2 at 1 p.m.

Led by Zuren and Tomsick, the workshops will cover key financial topics, including smart budgeting practices, evaluating financial options, and identifying community resources available to seniors. The goal is to equip older adults with the tools and knowledge to better manage their finances and make informed decisions about their future.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To reserve a seat, call the Lake County Council on Aging at 440-205-8111.

🪖 25 Years of Service: Mentor’s Army Recruiting Office Supports Future Soldiers

For over 25 years, the US Army Recruiting Office in Mentor has helped individuals explore the possibilities of military service. Whether considering active duty or the Army Reserves, the office provides information and guidance to local youth and their families through school visits, community events, and one-on-one meetings.

Recruiters share firsthand experience to help candidates understand Army life, career options, and long-term benefits. From combat and logistics roles to fields like cyber operations, medicine, and aviation, the Army offers a broad range of career paths. Service terms vary, allowing flexibility for those looking to gain job training, leadership skills, and education benefits such as tuition assistance or student loan repayment.

Whether someone serves three years or twenty, the experience and certifications gained can open doors in civilian careers.

Those interested can visit the Mentor office at 7537 Mentor Avenue or call (440) 520-7127. Staff Sergeant Charles A. Moss is also available directly at (440) 313-4018.

🎆 Celebrate Independence Day in Style at the 2025 Mentor Headlands Parade

Celebrate Community Spirit at the 2025 Mentor Headlands 4th of July Parade

The Mentor Headlands 4th of July Parade is set to return in 2025, bringing with it a vibrant celebration of patriotism, creativity, and community pride. This beloved annual tradition invites residents and visitors alike to gather for a festive day of family-friendly fun and neighborhood spirit.

A highlight of this year’s festivities is the ever-popular Kids Bike Decorating Contest, where young participants can show off their star-spangled creativity. Judging kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of Forest Road and Garden Lane, so be sure to arrive early to see the dazzling array of decorated bikes.

Participants in the bike contest will have a chance to win exciting prizes: a $100 Visa gift card for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. All prizes are generously sponsored by Lloyd Hatton of Creative Edge Landscaping.

With colorful floats, cheering spectators, and hometown pride on full display, the parade promises a lively and heartwarming way to celebrate Independence Day. Make plans to bring your family, enjoy the sights, and support local creativity and community connections.

 🫐 Grunt-ify Your Summer: A Stovetop Dessert with Old-World Charm

A blueberry grunt is a steamed dessert with English origins, made by simmering fruit on the stove and topping it with biscuit dough. As it steams, the topping becomes fluffy while the fruit turns jammy. It’s perfect for fresh, frozen, or even mixed berries—and ideal when you can’t (or don’t want to) use the oven.

See SimplyRecipes.com for all the details on this wonderful recipe.

🥧 No-Bake Bliss: Pink Lemonade Pie Is Summer’s Easiest Dessert

Pink Lemonade Pie is a quick, no-bake dessert made with instant pudding and lemonade mix. Easy to prepare and refreshingly tangy, it can be made up to two days in advance—perfect for warm-weather gatherings.

If a tall, icy glass of lemonade hits the spot on a hot day, this no-bake pie version might just be your new favorite dessert. Pink Lemonade Pie is a refreshingly tangy, creamy creation that captures all the nostalgic flavor of a summer classic—no oven required.

See the Full Recipe at thepioneerwoman.com.

⚾ Offensive Woes Continue for Guardians in Second Straight Shutout Loss

The Cleveland Guardians were stifled offensively for a second straight night, falling 5-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday as Sonny Gray delivered a near-flawless performance on the mound.

Cleveland managed just one hit in the entire game — a fifth-inning single by Nolan Jones — as Gray cruised through nine innings with a season-high 11 strikeouts. The Guardians struggled to make solid contact all night, with Gray needing only 89 pitches to complete his shutout, the first he's thrown since 2015.

Luis Ortiz took the loss for Cleveland, giving up back-to-back home runs in the third inning. Pedro Pagés led off the frame with a solo shot, snapping a 24-inning scoring drought for St. Louis. Alec Burleson followed with a two-run homer, and Nolan Arenado later drove in two more runs to round out the Cardinals’ offense.

The Guardians, coming off a 6-0 loss to Toronto on Thursday, were shut out for the second straight game. Their bats have now gone 18 consecutive innings without a run. The absence of star third baseman José Ramírez, who sat out with a bruised right forearm, was felt throughout the lineup.

Cleveland will look to regroup quickly, as they continue their series against St. Louis. Right-hander Slade Cecconi is scheduled to take the mound next, hoping to help the Guardians avoid a three-game skid.

Read more and see highlights at espn.com

⚾ Whitecaps Outslug Captains 8-4 Behind Power Surge

The West Michigan Whitecaps rallied past the Lake County Captains on Friday night, taking an 8-4 victory fueled by timely home runs and a steady climb in momentum after the third inning.

Despite Lake County striking first with a solo home run from Christian Knapczyk in the third inning, the lead was short-lived. West Michigan erupted in the top of the fourth, with back-to-back home runs by Austin Murr and Peyton Graham, both with two outs. Murr's two-run blast gave the Whitecaps the lead, and Graham added a solo shot moments later, swinging the momentum sharply in West Michigan’s favor.

Knapczyk continued to lead the Captains’ efforts with a game-tying RBI double in the bottom of the fourth, briefly knotting the game at 3-3. But the Whitecaps responded in the top of the fifth when Kevin McGonigle homered to left, reclaiming the lead.

Lake County’s defense faltered in the sixth, allowing West Michigan to extend the lead on a two-out fielding error. The Whitecaps continued to pile on runs in the seventh with a key RBI single from John Peck, stretching the advantage to 6-3.

West Michigan’s bats remained relentless, adding insurance runs late and sealing a convincing 8-4 win.

Lake County starter Matt Wilkinson was tagged with the loss, dropping to 2-8 on the season after surrendering four runs over 4.2 innings.

See milb.com for the box score and additional details

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