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 📰 Local News: 📅 Mentor City Offices to Close for Labor Day on September 1

 📰 Woman Who Died After Rescue at Headlands Beach Identified

 🥇 Mentor Finance Department Earns Prestigious State Award for Excellence

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Event Spotlight: 🕺🏻 Disco Meets Drama at Wildwood’s ‘Drop Dead Disco’ Murder Mystery

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Can McDowell Contain Jackson Farley? Mentor’s Star RB Headlines Week 2 Matchup

 🏈 Shoremen, Cougars Set for First-Ever Meeting in Week 2

⚾ Captains Fall 6-1 to Lugnuts as Early Deficit Proves Costly

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 📅 Mentor City Offices to Close for Labor Day on September 1

City offices in Mentor will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Residents are advised to plan accordingly, as municipal services such as administrative offices and public buildings will not be available during the closure. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, September 2.

📰 Woman Who Died After Rescue at Headlands Beach Identified

Ellen Baker, a 27-year-old City of Cleveland employee, died after being rescued from a paddleboarding incident at Headlands Beach. She was pulled from the water Sunday evening and passed away Monday morning. Known for her community-focused work, Baker is being remembered for her compassion and impact. Community tributes poured in following the news of her passing. Slavic Village Development, a neighborhood organization, remembered Baker for the positive impact she made through her work, particularly in revitalizing local communities. The cause of death remains under investigation.

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🥇 Mentor Finance Department Earns Prestigious State Award for Excellence

The City of Mentor’s Finance Department has been recognized for its outstanding financial management, receiving the prestigious Auditor of State Award with Distinction for its fiscal year 2024 performance.

On August 27, 2025, Tina Ludwig, Northeast Regional Liaison from the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office, visited the Mentor Municipal Center to present the award to Finance Director Mate Rogonjic and his team. The honor highlights excellence in financial recordkeeping and reporting, as well as full compliance with state laws and standards.

The Award with Distinction is reserved for local governments and school districts that meet the highest criteria in financial transparency and accountability. Mentor’s Finance Department was commended as a model for clean, efficient government operations and a testament to serving Ohioans with integrity.

Residents can review the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report online at cityofmentor.com/departments/finance.

🕺🏻 Disco Meets Drama at Wildwood’s ‘Drop Dead Disco’ Murder Mystery 🪩

The Wildwood Cultural Center, in collaboration with the Mentor Community Arts Commission, invites adults to step back into the groovy era of disco with an immersive murder mystery experience titled “Drop Dead Disco.” This vibrant theatrical event blends a funky 1970s dance party with a suspenseful whodunit, offering guests a night full of intrigue, music, and retro flair.

Set at the scenic Wildwood estate manor home in Mentor, the interactive production encourages guests to solve a mystery as they mingle across two floors—and even venture outdoors—throughout the evening. Guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres during the show, and stay afterward for a meet-the-cast session.

Attendees are welcome to wear their best disco-era outfits and may bring their favorite adult beverages, provided they do so responsibly. With limited seating and high demand, early registration is encouraged.

This event is for adults 21 and over. Tickets are priced at $30 for Mentor residents and $36 for nonresidents.

Event Details:

• What: Wildwood Murder Mystery Theatre Series: Drop Dead Disco

• When: Friday September 5, 2025 @ 7pm

• Where: Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor, OH

• Tickets: $30 (Mentor residents), $36 (nonresidents)

• Ages: 21+

• Registration: Call (440) 974-5735 or visit City of Mentor Registration Portal

 🏈 Can McDowell Contain Jackson Farley? Mentor’s Star RB Headlines Week 2 Matchup

As Week 2 of high school football approaches, Erie McDowell faces a steep challenge in a nonconference matchup against Mentor on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Gus Anderson Field in Erie. McDowell, still looking for its first win after a tough 49-10 loss to Medina Highland, will need a strong defensive showing to slow down one of Ohio's most dominant rushing attacks.

Mentor enters the game at 1-0 following a 35-28 victory over Olmsted Falls, powered by an exceptional performance from running back Jackson Farley. The dynamic senior rushed for an eye-popping 365 yards and five touchdowns behind a massive and experienced offensive line featuring future college players committed to NC State, Kent State, and Navy. The Cardinals hardly needed a passing game, totaling just 81 yards through the air, as Farley consistently broke through the defense.

McDowell’s defense will need to find answers quickly to contain Farley and the Mentor ground game. If they can't, it could be another long night for the Trojans. On the other side of the ball, Mentor’s defense showed vulnerability against the run last week, giving up 28 points. That opens a potential opportunity for McDowell’s offense to test the Cardinals' ability to adjust.

Historically, McDowell hasn’t had much success against Mentor, trailing 0-3 in the all-time series, including a 50-14 blowout loss in 2024. With Mentor preparing for a high-profile game against St. Ignatius next week, the Cardinals will be eager to fine-tune both sides of the ball and maintain their perfect record.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and fans can catch the action on WHK-AM 1420.

 🏈 Shoremen, Cougars Set for First-Ever Meeting in Week 2

Two respected high school football programs searching for their first win of the season will square off when Lake Catholic hosts Avon Lake in a non-conference matchup at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Jerome T. Osborne Stadium.

Lake Catholic enters Week 2 looking to rebound from a 30-13 loss to Cardinal Mooney. Despite plans to lean on the ground game this season, the Cougars struggled to establish any rhythm on the ground, managing just 55 rushing yards. Sophomore quarterback Max Pisano showed promise in his varsity debut, passing for 144 yards and two touchdowns, both caught by receivers Pete Malchesky and Guy Dominick. However, defensive struggles—especially against the run—left Lake with little chance to rally in Week 1.

Avon Lake comes into the matchup after an offensive shootout with Strongsville that ended in a heartbreaking 43-42 loss. The Shoremen had a chance to win on a two-point conversion in the closing seconds but came up short. Quarterback Dawson Tenbrink led an impressive passing effort with 216 yards and three touchdowns, though five turnovers ultimately proved costly.

Both teams will look to clean up their mistakes and find more balance heading into Week 2. While the Cougars aim to jumpstart their running game and tighten up on defense, the Shoremen will need to protect the ball better while continuing to capitalize on their passing strength.

This will be the first-ever meeting between Lake Catholic and Avon Lake, adding a layer of intrigue to an already competitive early-season test.

Fans can tune in to WHK-AM 1420 for live coverage.

⚾ Captains Fall 6-1 to Lugnuts as Early Deficit Proves Costly

The Lake County Captains fell short on the road last night, suffering a 6-1 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in a game that saw early offensive pressure from Lansing and continued struggles for Lake County's starting pitcher, Jackson Humphries.

Humphries, now 1-9 with a 4.52 ERA on the season, was tagged with the loss after pitching four innings. He allowed four runs—three earned—on five hits, walked two, and struck out four. Lansing wasted no time getting on the board, scoring twice in the first inning. Cameron Leary crossed the plate on a Ryan Lasko single, and Lasko would score shortly after on a wild pitch following a strikeout.

The Lugnuts continued to build their lead in the second inning with a sacrifice fly by Leary and an RBI single from Casey Yamauchi, putting Lansing up 4-0. In the seventh, they tacked on two more runs with a double from Lasko and a single by Pedro Pineda, extending their lead to 6-0.

Lake County avoided the shutout in the ninth when Jose Devers delivered a line-drive single to center, scoring Jaison Chourio for the Captains' only run of the night.

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