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 📰 Local News: 🎉 Mentor CityFest Set for Big Weekend with Music, Games, and Fireworks

 🎸 TONIGHT: Queen Nation Closes Out Mentor CityFest with Epic Queen Tribute

  📰 NOPEC Sets Fall 2025 Natural Gas Rates for Local Communities

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Food & Recipes: 🍲 Craving Comfort? Recreate Chick-fil-A’s Beloved Chicken Tortilla Soup at Home

 🍲 Dinner Just Got Spicier with This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Kwan Records Both Hits in Guardians’ Shutout Loss to Braves

⚾ Captains Rally Late to Top Chiefs 6-5 in Friday Night Thriller

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 🤣 Something Funny

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 🎉 Mentor CityFest Set for Big Weekend with Music, Games, and Fireworks

Mentor CityFest Returns with Two Days of Music, Family Fun, and Fireworks

Mentor’s largest summer celebration is back this weekend, offering two full days of free family fun, live music, games, and fireworks at Civic Center Park.

Mentor CityFest kicked off yesterday and with loads of family fun. A DJ, food and craft vendors, inflatables, and family activities were everywhere. The night closed out with an electrifying performance by Def Leggend, a Def Leppard tribute band.

The festivities continue on TODAY, starting at 10 a.m. with the CityFest Parade, marching from Shore Middle School to the amphitheater. The rest of the day features nonstop entertainment, highlighted by the Deepwood Idol singing competition, three thrilling shows from the Cincinnati Circus, and the colorful Color Dash & Walk—a 2.5-mile fun run with seven color zones.

Saturday night wraps up with a performance from Queen Nation, a Queen tribute act, followed by a fireworks show at 10 p.m.

This year’s expanded Kids Zone includes bounce houses, slides, a rock wall, a ninja warrior course, and a zip line. More than 15 food trucks and community vendors will be on site, along with strolling performers and the crowd-favorite Fest Money trivia game.

Admission and parking are free. Some activities require wristbands. Full event details, including maps and volunteer sign-ups, can be found at cityofmentor.com.

 🎸 TONIGHT: Queen Nation Closes Out Mentor CityFest with Epic Queen Tribute

Mentor CityFest Closes Tonight with Queen Nation’s Live Tribute to Rock Royalty

Mentor CityFest 2025 wraps up tonight with a show-stopping finale as Queen Nation, the nation's top-rated Queen tribute band, takes the stage for a thrilling 90-minute performance. The concert kicks off at 8:00 PM and promises note-for-note renditions of legendary Queen hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love,” and “We Are the Champions.”

Widely regarded as the ultimate Queen tribute act in the United States, Queen Nation has performed over 1,500 shows and captivated more than 2.7 million fans around the world. Known for their electrifying stage presence and uncanny musical precision, the band is set to bring the iconic sound of Freddie Mercury and Queen to life under the summer night sky.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the show comfortably. A variety of food trucks and beer tents are located on the east and west sides of the grounds, offering meals, snacks, and beverages throughout the evening. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and coolers, but outside alcohol and glass containers are not permitted.

Parking is available at several nearby locations, including the Mentor Municipal Center, Mentor High School, and Laketran's Market Street lot. Handicapped-accessible parking is located in the main Municipal Center lot and on the eastern side of the event grounds. Please note: Parking is prohibited at the University Hospitals Brunner Sanden Deitrick Wellness Center to respect ongoing patient care and facility operations.

With great food, lively music, and a festival atmosphere, Queen Nation’s performance tonight is the perfect way to close out another successful year of Mentor CityFest.

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📰 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

🍲 Craving Comfort? Recreate Chick-fil-A’s Beloved Chicken Tortilla Soup at Home

We’re not into cold weather yet but why not talk about soup?

Chick-fil-A’s popular chicken tortilla soup is a seasonal favorite featuring rotisserie chicken, beans, corn, and cozy spices. Now, fans can recreate the beloved dish at home with a simple, flavorful copycat recipe perfect for colder months.

Go Here for the Full Recipe for Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup

🍲 Dinner Just Got Spicier with This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

Inspired by the flavors of jalapeño poppers, this hearty chicken soup features shredded chicken, spicy jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, offering a rich, dinner-ready twist on the classic appetizer. Mmm Mmm good. Well that’s someone else pitch.

Go Here for the Full Recipe for Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

⚾ Kwan Records Both Hits in Guardians’ Shutout Loss to Braves

The Cleveland Guardians couldn’t break through against a sharp Atlanta pitching staff Friday night, falling 2-0 at Progressive Field in a quiet offensive showing.

Guardians hitters were limited to just two singles—both by Steven Kwan—as rookie Hurston Waldrep shut them down over six scoreless innings. Waldrep struck out seven and walked two before turning it over to the Braves bullpen, which sealed the combined two-hitter. Cleveland has now been shut out for the 12th time this season.

Joey Cantillo took the loss despite a solid effort. He allowed just one run over four innings, issuing a bases-loaded walk to Nacho Alvarez Jr. in the fourth. That walk came moments after an on-field delay caused by a fan running onto the field and being escorted off by security.

Carlos Hernández gave up a late insurance run in the ninth when Michael Harris II drove in pinch-runner Eli White with a single.

Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to Atlanta’s lineup after a 15-game absence but was held hitless and called out for baserunner interference in the fourth.

With the loss, the Guardians slipped a game behind the Yankees in the AL Wild Card race and are now 7.5 games behind the Tigers in the division.

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⚾ Captains Rally Late to Top Chiefs 6-5 in Friday Night Thriller

The Lake County Captains pulled off a thrilling 6-5 comeback win over the Peoria Chiefs on Friday night, showcasing resilience on both the mound and at the plate.

Making a rehab start, veteran left-hander John Means delivered a sharp 2.2 innings, allowing just one hit while striking out three in a scoreless appearance. Things got shaky after his exit, as reliever Sean Matson surrendered five earned runs across 3.2 innings, including a three-run homer in the fourth inning by Peoria’s Josh Kross.

Despite the rough patch, the Captains clawed back from a 5-2 deficit. The offense sparked in the bottom of the sixth with Nick Mitchell launching his first home run of the season, bringing the Captains within one. The following inning, Bennett Thompson leveled the score with a key RBI double.

Lake County completed the comeback in the eighth when Jaison Chourio grounded a single into right field, allowing Mitchell to cross home for the go-ahead run.

Right-hander Jay Driver played a crucial role in securing the win, entering in relief during a tight spot and throwing 2.1 scoreless innings while giving up only one hit and striking out two. With the win, Driver improved to 4-1 on the season.

See the box score and more at milb.com

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