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 😎 Weather: Sunshine - Temps 83-86

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 📰 Local News: 🎸 DEF LEGGEND to Rock Mentor Tonight at CityFest

 📰 NOPEC Sets Fall 2025 Natural Gas Rates for Local Communities

 📰 Elderly Driver Killed, Two Injured in Multi-Car Crash on I-90 in Mentor

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Event Spotlight: 🛶 Morning Marsh Paddle Offers Peaceful Start at Lagoons

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Guardians Rally Twice to Beat Marlins, Close Wild-Card Gap

⚾ Captains Hang On for 6–5 Win Over Chiefs at Classic Park

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 🎸 DEF LEGGEND to Rock Mentor Tonight with Def Leppard Tribute Show

Def Leppard Tribute Band DEF LEGGEND Returns to Mentor Rocks August 15

Fans of classic rock can gear up for a night of high-energy music as DEF LEGGEND takes the stage at Mentor Rocks tonight, on Friday, August 15. The popular tribute band, known for its powerful renditions of Def Leppard’s greatest hits, will perform at 8:00 p.m., delivering a nostalgic experience straight from the heyday of 1980s hard rock.

Formed in 2013, DEF LEGGEND is widely regarded as the most authentic Def Leppard tribute band in the world. Known for both their musical accuracy and striking visual production, the group recreates the iconic style and sound that made the original band a global sensation.

With a setlist featuring crowd favorites like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Animal,” and “Hysteria,” attendees can expect a full-throttle rock show that spans ten of Def Leppard’s legendary albums.

Def Leggend, a Def Leppard tribute band, will be performing at Mentor CityFest on Friday, August 15, 2025. The event will be held at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater and is part of the Mentor Rocks series. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. In addition to the music, there will be food vendors, games, and other activities throughout the festival grounds.

For More Information See mentorrocks.info

📰 NOPEC Sets Fall 2025 Natural Gas Rates for Local Communities

Natural Gas Rate Update Announced for NOPEC Communities

Residents of NOPEC-affiliated communities, including Mentor, can now review updated natural gas rates that will take effect this fall. Beginning with the September 2025 meter readings and lasting through December 2025, NOPEC's Standard Program Price is set at $5.29 per Mcf (thousand cubic feet).

For those seeking price stability over a longer period, NOPEC is also offering fixed-rate options: a 12-month term priced at $5.50 per Mcf, and a 24-month term priced at $5.75 per Mcf. These fixed rates remain consistent for the full duration of their respective terms.

Additional rate options, such as a Monthly Variable Rate, are also available for eligible customers. More information, including personalized rate comparisons, is accessible by calling NOPEC’s Customer Care Center at 855-667-3201 or visiting www.nopec.org/checkrates.

📰 Elderly Driver Killed, Two Injured in Multi-Car Crash on I-90 in Mentor

Fatal Crash on I-90 in Mentor Claims Life of Elderly Driver, Injures Two

A serious crash on I-90 East in Mentor caused significant traffic delays Wednesday afternoon and resulted in one fatality and two injuries, according to the Mentor Police Department.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene near State Route 306 around 3:30 p.m. The crash involved multiple vehicles and led to the closure of eastbound lanes for several hours.

Initial reports indicate a Jeep collided with a Toyota RAV4, which then struck another vehicle. The Jeep continued on to hit a Ford Focus and the trailer of a semi truck. The driver of the Jeep, an 85-year-old man from Geneva, was pulled from his vehicle by bystanders and transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. Authorities confirmed he was the sole occupant of the Jeep.

Two occupants of the RAV4 were also taken to a nearby hospital in Willoughby with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The highway remained closed until approximately 6 p.m. as investigators worked the scene. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Read More: fox8.com

🛶 Morning Marsh Paddle Offers Peaceful Start at Mentor Lagoons

Start Your Day on the Water with a Guided Marsh Paddle at Mentor Lagoons

Enjoy a peaceful morning out on the water with the Morning Marsh Paddle at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina. This guided kayak tour offers a relaxing way to connect with nature while learning about the local marsh ecosystem. Participants are encouraged to bring their morning coffee and binoculars to enhance the experience.

The event is open to individuals aged 12 and up. Kayaks and life jackets will be provided, but guests may also bring their own kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard if preferred.

The cost is $20 for Mentor residents and $25 for non-residents. Registration is required and must be completed online through the City of Mentor’s website. Those who do not already have an account with the city must call the Parks & Recreation office at 440-974-5720 to set one up prior to registering.

This unique outing offers a perfect blend of recreation and education, making it an ideal start to any nature lover’s day.

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⚾ Guardians Rally Twice to Beat Marlins, Close Wild-Card Gap

Ramírez Sparks Guardians’ Rally

The Cleveland Guardians overcame two early deficits Thursday night, defeating the Miami Marlins 9–4 at Progressive Field and inching closer to an American League wild-card spot.

José Ramírez led the charge with three hits and three runs scored, moving past Kenny Lofton into third place in franchise history with 977 runs. The veteran has spent his entire 13-year career with Cleveland. Gabriel Arias contributed two RBIs, including a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the fifth inning.

Cleveland trailed 3–0 in the first after Miami scored on an Augustin Ramírez RBI single and a dropped throw at the plate that allowed two more runs to score. The Guardians answered back, eventually taking the lead for good in the fifth at 5–4. They put the game away with a four-run seventh inning, highlighted by RBI singles from David Fry and Brayan Rocchio.

Tanner Bibee earned his fifth straight win, improving to 9–9 after pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing four runs, only two of them earned. Cade Smith recorded the final out with the bases loaded in the ninth for his sixth save.

The victory was Cleveland’s 23rd in its last 32 games, pulling them within a half-game of the idle New York Yankees for the final AL wild-card position.

Read More and Watch Highlights at espn.com

⚾ Captains Hang On for 6–5 Win Over Chiefs at Classic Park

Captains Edge Chiefs Behind Strong Start from Caden Favors

The Lake County Captains held off a late rally by the Peoria Chiefs on Wednesday night, pulling out a 6–5 win at Classic Park.

Starter Caden Favors earned the victory, improving to 6–8 on the season with a 4.30 ERA. The right-hander was dominant over five innings, allowing just one run on four hits while walking two and striking out eight.

Lake County’s offense came alive in the middle innings. After falling behind 1–0 in the top of the fourth, the Captains answered in the bottom half with four runs, highlighted by RBI singles from Jose Devers, Maick Collado, and Jeffrey Mercedes. Juan Benjamin added a run-scoring groundout in the fifth to extend the lead to 5–1.

Peoria fought back in the sixth, cutting the deficit to 5–3, but Devers came through again with an RBI single in the bottom half to push the Captains ahead 6–3. The Chiefs responded with two runs in the seventh, narrowing the gap to one.

Reliever Conner Whittaker surrendered four runs in 1.2 innings of work, but Xavier Martinez shut the door, recording the final seven outs without allowing a run and striking out five to earn the save.

The Captains improved their season record while handing the Chiefs a tough loss in a tightly contested game.

See the box score and more at milb.com

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