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 📰 Local News: 🎸 Mentor Rocks Closes Season with Bon Jovi Tribute TONIGHT

 📰 Tragedy at Headlands Beach: Paddle Boarder Dies After Rescue

 📰 Mentor Police: Elderly Man with Dementia Located After Going Missing

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Home Front: 🌱 Is Chaos Gardening a Blooming Success — or Just a Mess?

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Guardians Go Silent Again in 9-0 Loss to Red-Hot Rays

 📢 Local Business Spotlight: 🏘️ Raising the Roof, One Home at a Time:
CRS Roofing: Built on Trust

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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 🎸 Mentor Rocks Closes Season with Bon Jovi Tribute TONIGHT

Mentor Rocks Finale to Bring Living on a Bad Name to the Stage

The 2025 Mentor Concert Series is set to wrap up with high energy and big hair as “Living on a Bad Name,” a renowned Boston-based Bon Jovi tribute band, takes the stage tonight, August 26 at 7 p.m. Fans can expect an electrifying performance packed with classic anthems like Wanted Dead or Alive, It’s My Life, and Livin’ on a Prayer.

Held at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater, the weekly Mentor Rocks concerts offer more than just music. The event creates a festive, family-friendly environment complete with food trucks, beer and wine vendors, and a vibrant community feel. Food and drink service begins at 5 p.m., giving concertgoers plenty of time to grab a bite and settle in before the show starts.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the open-seating format. While outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome, alcohol, glass containers, and pets are prohibited within the amphitheater grounds.

Admission and parking are both free. The Mentor Civic Amphitheater is located at 8600 Munson Road. Full event details and updates are available at www.mentorrocks.info.

📰 Tragedy at Headlands Beach: Paddle Boarder Dies After Rescue

A woman died after being rescued from the water at Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor, Ohio. Authorities say she went under while paddle boarding outside the designated swimming area. Identified as Ellen Baker, she was pulled from the water and hospitalized but died the next morning. The incident remains under investigation.

Read More or Watch the Video at wkyc.com

📰 Mentor Police: Elderly Man with Dementia Located After Going Missing

A 68-year-old Burton man who went missing after walking away from a dental appointment has been found safe, according to Mentor Police. The man, who lives with dementia, was last seen leaving the dentist’s office, prompting immediate concern for his safety.

Authorities launched a search after the man failed to return home, raising alarms due to his medical condition. Community members and law enforcement were alerted as efforts intensified to locate him quickly. Police have confirmed that he has been safely located, though no further information has been released.

Is Chaos Gardening a Blooming Success — or Just a Mess?

Letting Nature Take the Lead: The Rise of Chaos Gardening

A colorful, unstructured gardening trend is taking root across social media: “chaos gardening.” This playful approach invites gardeners to abandon design rules and embrace spontaneity by scattering a mix of seeds—leftovers, wildflower blends, or favorites—into the soil with little planning. The result? A lively, often unpredictable garden full of surprises.

Its appeal lies in its low-pressure nature. Unlike traditional landscaping, which requires design know-how and time, chaos gardening removes barriers and encourages experimentation. For those discouraged by curated garden standards, this method offers a welcome escape.

However, chaos gardening isn’t a substitute for ecological restoration techniques like pollinator meadow planting or prairie establishment. Those methods demand careful species selection and ongoing management. Chaos gardening thrives more on flexibility than precision.

Success still requires some structure. Choosing plants with similar needs—such as sun-loving, fast-blooming annuals like zinnias, marigolds, or cosmos—can create a colorful display. Adding native species like coneflowers or bee balm also helps support pollinators. While the style is carefree, it’s not entirely hands-off: prepping soil, managing weeds, and watering seedlings are essential.

Not all seed mixes are ideal. Some may contain invasive or mislabeled species, so it’s important to select regionally appropriate plants. And if conditions don’t match plant needs—like shade flowers in full sun—results may disappoint.

Despite its pitfalls, chaos gardening reflects a broader interest in more intuitive gardening. It lowers the stakes, invites learning, and fosters emotional connection with nature. A single bloom might spark curiosity about soil, pollinators, or native plants.

While it may not replace traditional landscapes or structured pollinator patches, chaos gardening is helping new gardeners grow—one scattered seed at a time.

⚾ Guardians Go Silent Again in 9-0 Loss

Someone say Uncle!
Junior Caminero homered twice and had four hits as the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Cleveland Guardians 9-0 on Monday night. Caminero, who now has 39 home runs, drove in three runs and scored four times. Yandy Díaz added a solo shot, and rookie Carson Williams had two hits and two RBIs.

Tampa Bay tallied 14 hits in its third straight win. Rookie Ian Seymour impressed in his first MLB start, tossing five shutout innings with eight strikeouts and just one hit allowed.

Cleveland was shut out for a third straight game — a first since 1991 — and has lost six straight and nine of ten overall. Tanner Bibee gave up five runs and eight hits over six-plus innings, continuing a rough stretch post-All-Star break.

Read More or Watch the Highlights at espn.com

 🏘️ Raising the Roof, One Home at a Time:
CRS Roofing: Built on Trust

In Mentor, Ohio, a family-run roofing company has become a cornerstone of quality, integrity, and craftsmanship in Northeast Ohio’s home improvement scene.

MENTOR, Ohio — On a crisp summer morning, the rhythmic thud of hammers echoes through a quiet residential street as a team of workers installs a new roof. At the edge of the driveway, Mario Juarez, founder and owner of CRS Roofing LLC, surveys the site with calm assurance. He’s done this hundreds of times, but to him, every job still matters.

“When we put a roof on someone’s home,” Juarez says, “we’re protecting a family, their memories, everything they’ve worked for.”

Founded in 2019, CRS Roofing has grown into one of Northeast Ohio’s most trusted roofing and exterior service providers. But despite that growth, the company has remained grounded in its original mission: quality craftsmanship, honest work, and treating every customer like a neighbor.

From the Ground Up

CRS Roofing began as a family-run operation with decades of experience behind it. After working in the roofing industry for years, Juarez launched the business with a simple goal—doing things the right way. His son now manages the roofing crews, and his daughter leads social media and branding efforts.

“The idea was never to become the biggest,” Juarez says. “It was to be the best. And to build something we could all be proud of.”

Word-of-mouth quickly spread across Mentor and the surrounding communities. Neighbors shared stories of the company that showed up on time, cleaned up after the job, and delivered top-notch results.

What Sets CRS Roofing Apart

In an industry where subcontracting is the norm, CRS Roofing takes a hands-on, local approach. Every installer is an in-house employee—trained, insured, and OSHA-certified.

“We don’t hand your home over to strangers,” Juarez says. “Our team is our family, and that makes a big difference in the quality and accountability of the work we do.”

CRS specializes in residential and commercial roofing, as well as gutters, siding, and windows. Their customers love the range of materials—everything from 30-year shingles to sleek metal roofing—combined with expert guidance and attention to detail.

“Our goal is to provide real solutions,” Juarez adds. “Not shortcuts, not band-aids. Just quality that lasts.”

Trust, Integrity, and Craftsmanship

CRS Roofing’s steady growth is rooted in one thing: trust. Homeowners consistently praise the company’s honesty, professionalism, and dedication to doing the job right.

“We treat every home like it’s our own,” Juarez says. “That’s why people call us back—and tell their friends to call us, too.”

The company’s five-star reviews across social media and online platforms reflect not just satisfaction, but true appreciation for a team that genuinely cares.

The Crew Behind the Craft

While Juarez is the founder and face of CRS Roofing, he gives full credit to his team.

“The real magic happens because of our crew,” he says. “They show up early, work hard, and take pride in what they do.”

Many team members have been with the company from the beginning. Training, safety, and a sense of ownership are built into the company’s DNA.

Looking Ahead

CRS Roofing isn’t chasing fast growth—it’s focused on steady expansion rooted in the same family values it started with. Juarez envisions broadening exterior services and potentially opening another location to serve more of Northeast Ohio.

“We’re not just here to put up roofs,” he says. “We’re here to build something lasting—relationships, homes, and a company our kids can be proud of.”

Or as Mario Juarez likes to say: “If it’s not CRS, then it’s not the best.”

CRS Roofing LLC
📍 7327 Center St, Mentor, Ohio
📞 (440) 290-7020
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.crsroofingllc.com
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🤣 Something Funny 🤣

I kinda feel bad for the guy. I don’t know how he’s back to the house.