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 📰 Local News: 🎆 July 4th in Mentor: Concert, Food Trucks, and Fireworks

 🎸 Journey Tribute Band E5C4P3 Headlines Mentor’s July 4 Festivities

 📰 After Decades in Mentor, High School Principal Crowe Announces Departure

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Event Spotlight: 🩴 BeachFest Returns to Mentor’s Shoreline with Art, Music, and Summer Fun

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Shaw’s Sac Fly in 10th Inning Lifts Cubs Over Guardians

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🎆 July 4th in Mentor: Amphitheater Concert, Food Trucks, and Fireworks

Mentor is set to light up the sky this Friday, July 4, 2025, with a full evening of entertainment at the Civic Amphitheater. Beginning at 7:00 PM, the amphitheater will come alive with music from ESCAPE, a tribute band that brings the iconic sound of Journey to the stage. The celebration wraps up with a dazzling 25-minute fireworks display scheduled to launch around 9:50 PM.

Festival-goers are welcome to arrive as early as 5:00 PM, with food trucks starting service at 5:30 PM near the amphitheater. Beer, wine, and sparkling beverages will also be available for purchase until 9:45 PM for those 21 and older. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfortable seating, and coolers with non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. However, outside alcohol, glass containers, and pets are not allowed on the premises.

This year marks a change in the fireworks launch site, moving from Mentor High School to the Civic Center ballfields. Despite the new location, the display will remain visible from both the Civic Center Park Complex and Mentor High School.

Restroom facilities are available throughout the event area, including portable units placed strategically across the grounds. On-site parking can be found at several city facilities, and accessible parking is available near the Municipal Center and Police Department. Attendees are advised to obey all parking regulations to avoid citations.

Road closures will begin at 6:00 PM, with Munson Road shut down between Hopkins Road and Civic Center Boulevard. Additional traffic restrictions will follow, particularly surrounding the fireworks display, so patience and caution are urged as crowds depart the event.

With live music, local food, and a show-stopping fireworks finale, Mentor’s annual Independence Day celebration offers something for everyone. Families and friends are invited to come together for a festive evening under the stars.

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🎸 Journey Tribute Band E5C4P3 Headlines Mentor’s July 4 Festivities

Mentor is set to light up the sky this Friday, July 4, 2025, with an exciting Independence Day celebration at the Civic Amphitheater. The evening kicks off with a high-energy concert from E5C4P3, widely considered the original and best Journey tribute band, starting at 7:00 PM. A spectacular 25-minute fireworks display will follow, launching at approximately 9:50 PM.

Formed in 1993, E5C4P3 earned a national reputation through the 1990s for their note-for-note accuracy and dynamic performances, bringing to life the spirit of Journey’s legendary concerts. After a brief hiatus in 1999, the band reformed in 2008 and continues to deliver powerful renditions of fan favorites like Lights, Wheel in the Sky, Separate Ways, and Be Good to Yourself, focusing on the beloved Steve Perry era. Their shows capture not only the sound but the visual feel of Journey’s early ‘80s heyday.

📰 After Decades in Mentor, High School Principal Crowe Announces Departure

Jason Crowe is stepping down as principal of Mentor High School after seven years to become the executive director of human resources and operations for Rocky River City Schools. A longtime Mentor student and educator, Crowe spent 31 years in the district. Superintendent Craig Heath praised Crowe’s leadership and announced that the search for a new principal began on July 2. The district aims to find a candidate who will continue fostering student growth and safety.

🩴 BeachFest Returns to Mentor’s Shoreline with Art, Music, and Summer Fun

Lake Side Mystic x BeachFest Returns to Mentor’s Headlands Beach with Food, Fun, and Free Entertainment on July 12

The spirit of summer is making a splash once again as BeachFest returns to Headlands Beach in Mentor, Ohio on Saturday, July 12, from noon to 4 p.m. This family-friendly, free event promises a vibrant afternoon filled with creativity, community, and coastal fun.

Attendees can explore over 80 market vendors offering a wide variety of handmade goods, art, and unique products. Alongside the shopping, food trucks will line the lakeshore, serving up festival favorites perfect for a day at the beach.

A highlight of the event is the sand sculpture competition, where skilled artists will shape eye-catching creations from the shoreline sand—offering a visual treat for visitors of all ages. Live music and entertainment will energize the atmosphere, while beach activities and interactive experiences make it a perfect outing for families.

Set against the backdrop of Lake Erie, BeachFest aims to rekindle the beloved tradition with a renewed focus on community, creativity, connection, and care. The event invites guests from across Ohio to enjoy this scenic stretch of coastline and celebrate the joys of summer together.

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⚾ Shaw’s Sac Fly in 10th Inning Lifts Cubs Over Guardians

The Chicago Cubs edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 in 10 innings Thursday night, with rookie Matt Shaw hitting a walk-off sacrifice fly. Cubs starter Cade Horton pitched seven shutout innings, and Chris Flexen earned the win in relief. The loss extended Cleveland’s losing streak to seven games and dropped them to 9-19 since June 1. Guardians starter Joey Cantillo, filling in amid a gambling investigation involving Luis Ortiz, kept Chicago scoreless through 3 1/3 innings. The Cubs now hold a four-game lead in the NL Central.

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