In this Issue of Mentor Local Buzz 🐝

⛈️ Weather: Mostly Cloudy, Muggy, Showers & Storms - Temps 82-84

 📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: TECHNICAL PROBLEMS. Sorry for the inconvenience.

 📰 Local News: 🛍️ Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday Expands to Two Weeks

 🗓️ CANCELLED: Mentor Job Fair Cancelled for Today

 🦌 Mentor Residents Asked to Help Guide 2025 Deer Management Efforts

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Food & Recipes: 🍒 Rainy Day Recipe: Cherry Lemon Shortcake Cobbler

 🥧 This Fan-Favorite Shepherd’s Pie Comes Together in Under an Hour

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Late Rally Falls Short as Captains Drop 5-3 Decision

⚾ Rain Washes Out Guardians-Royals Opener, Doubleheader Set for Saturday

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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🛍️ Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday Expands to Two Weeks

Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run from August 1 at 12:00 a.m. to August 14 at 11:59 p.m., giving shoppers two full weeks to make tax-free purchases on most tangible goods priced at $500 or less.

This expanded holiday goes beyond school supplies. It’s a chance to save on a broad range of items, from electronics to furniture, both in-store and online.

🧾 What’s Tax-Free?

Many everyday and seasonal purchases are exempt during this period, including:

• Electronics like laptops, TVs, and tablets

• All types of clothing and footwear

• Books of all kinds

• Home goods such as furniture and kitchenware

• Plants for indoor and outdoor use

• Sporting equipment and athletic wear

• Food and beverages, including soft drinks and dine-in meals

These examples reflect the wide range of eligible items, not a complete list.

🚫 What’s Still Taxed?

The following items do not qualify for the exemption:

• Motor vehicles, boats, and outboard motors

• Alcohol, tobacco, and vapor products

• Products containing marijuana

🛍️ Shopping Rules to Know

• If taxable and exempt items are bundled at one price, the full amount is taxed.

• Bundled items must remain sold as a unit to qualify.

• Online orders qualify if paid and accepted for shipment during the holiday.

• Shipping is tax-free only if all items in the order qualify.

🔁 Returns and Exchanges

• Exchanging the same item after the holiday? Still tax-free.

• Returning a tax-free item for a different one after the holiday? New item may be taxed.

• Returning a taxable item during the holiday and buying an exempt one? No tax due.

📞 Questions?

Businesses can get help from the Ohio Department of Taxation at 1-888-405-4039 or TTY 1-800-750-0750.

Read more: tax.ohio.gov

🗓️ CANCELLED: Mentor Job Fair Cancelled for Today

The scheduled job fair has been CANCELLED.  Visit www.workformentor.com to view current vacancies.

For questions or additional information, contact the Human Resources office at (440) 974-5795 or [email protected].

Source: cityofmentor.com

🦌 Mentor Residents Asked to Help Guide 2025 Deer Management Efforts

White-tailed deer significantly shape Mentor’s natural environment—but overpopulation can lead to accidents and ecological strain. That’s why the City of Mentor, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), is asking residents to participate in the 2025 Deer Population Survey.

Since 2012, Mentor’s deer management program has worked to reduce vehicle collisions, property damage, and improve herd health. It uses data from road and vegetation surveys, aerial counts, and camera monitoring. Just as important is public input.

By completing this brief survey, residents provide insight into how deer activity affects their area—whether through overpopulation, property damage, or lack of deer presence. Your feedback helps create a well-informed, balanced management approach.

📝 Support Mentor’s natural spaces. Take the Survey

🍒 Rainy Day Recipe Spotlight: Cherry Lemon Shortcake Cobbler

Why choose between a fruit cobbler and a classic shortcake when you can enjoy the best of both in one comforting dessert? This cherry lemon shortcake cobbler blends the rich, jammy goodness of a cobbler with the light, buttery tenderness of cream biscuits.

At the heart of the dish is a vibrant filling of cherries brightened with a touch of lemon—tart, juicy, and just sweet enough. Instead of the typical cobbler topping, this version features fluffy, shortcake-style cream biscuits that bake up golden on top and soak in the syrupy fruit below without losing their delicate texture.

Perfect for a cozy, rainy day, this dessert is easy to assemble and even better served warm with a spoonful of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Get the Full Recipe at bonappetit.com

🥧 This Fan-Favorite Shepherd’s Pie Comes Together in Under an Hour

Ah, comfort food on a rainy day… Shepherd’s pie is a classic English casserole made with ground lamb or beef, vegetables, gravy, and mashed potatoes. This quick version is a community favorite, combining all the elements of a hearty, cheesy comfort dish that’s ideal for rainy-day meals.

Check out this great recipe. You won’t be disappointed.

⚾ Late Rally Falls Short as Captains Drop 5-3 Decision

The Lake County Captains came up short Friday night in a 5-3 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts at Classic Auto Group Park.

Starting pitcher Matt Wilkinson struggled early, giving up three runs on five hits across just three innings. He recorded two strikeouts and one walk, dropping to 3-9 on the season with a 5.03 ERA.

Lansing took control in the third inning, plating three runs with a series of productive at-bats, including a Tommy White RBI single, a Nate Nankil sacrifice fly, and a Ryan Lasko groundout that scored T.J. Schofield-Sam.

The Captains’ bullpen delivered a strong performance to keep the game within reach. Alonzo Richardson stood out, pitching four scoreless innings of relief while allowing just one hit.

However, the Lugnuts tacked on two more runs in the eighth, including another RBI from Lasko and a run-scoring single by Sahid Valenzuela.

Lake County finally answered in the bottom of the eighth when Ralphy Velazquez blasted a three-run homer—his 14th of the season—bringing home Christian Knapczyk and Alfonsin Rosario. But the rally stopped there, and the Captains couldn’t close the gap in the ninth.

Lake County drops to 47-51 on the season.

Check out the box score and more at milb.com

⚾ Rain Washes Out Guardians-Royals Opener, Doubleheader Set for Saturday

Rain Postpones Guardians-Royals; Doubleheader Scheduled for Saturday

Friday night's opener between the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals was postponed due to heavy rain, delaying the start of their three-game weekend series. The matchup will now be played as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday.

In the rescheduled format, game one will be at 2:40pm EST. Cleveland will send Tanner Bibee to the mound for the afternoon game, while Kansas City counters with Kris Bubic. The evening contest will start at 7:15pm EST and will be nationally televised on FOX. The starting pitchers will feature Joey Cantillo for the Guardians and Noah Cameron taking the ball for the Royals.

The Guardians enter the series on a hot streak, having won seven of their last nine games, including a recent series victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Their record now stands at an even 51-51. The Royals, not far behind, come in with a 50-53 mark after winning three of their last four games.

Both teams look to build momentum as they navigate the second half of the season and push toward postseason contention.

Source: Google

🤣 Something Funny 🤣

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