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 📰 Local News: 🎻 Community to Honor Lives Lost on Overdose Awareness Day with Music and Reflection

🏘️ Vermilion Resident Wins YMCA Dream House in Mentor, Raises $250K

 🛶 Final Weekend for Kayak and Paddle Rentals at Mentor Lagoons Marina

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Travel & Discovery: 🛣️ Top 10 Things to Do in Cleveland: Markets, Music, and Lakefront Fun

 📢 Local Business Spotlight: 📢 Pinnacle Life Practice Brings Holistic Health to the Heart of Willoughby & Beyond

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Buckeyes Silence No. 1 Texas as Sayin, Defense Shine in 14-7 Win

⚾ Guardians Edge Mariners 4-3 to Tighten AL Playoff Race

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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 🎻 Community to Honor Lives Lost on Overdose Awareness Day with Music and Reflection

Sunday, Aug 31 @ 2pm. The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby, OH.

The community is invited to gather on the lawn for an afternoon of music, reflection, and remembrance in observance of Overdose Awareness Day. The event will feature live performances by the acclaimed string ensemble OPUS 216, with musical selections curated by music therapists. Each piece will be introduced with personal stories highlighting the role of music in healing and recovery.

The afternoon is designed as a space to honor lives lost to overdose while supporting families and loved ones who carry their memory forward.

Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for lawn seating. The event is family-friendly, free, and open to all, with a drug-free environment, interactive public art opportunities, and food trucks on site.

This special program is presented in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the City of Willoughby, the Lake County Commissioners, The Fine Arts Association, and the Lake County ADAMHS Board.

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🏘️ Vermilion Resident Wins YMCA Dream House in Mentor, Fundraiser Raises $250K

The Lake County YMCA’s 28th annual Dream House fundraiser concluded with Gary Gilbert of Vermilion winning the Mentor Dream House and Suzanne Spring taking home a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The event raised $250,000 to support local programs.

🛶 Final Weekend for Kayak and Paddle Rentals at Mentor Lagoons Marina

Final Weekend for 2025 Paddle Rentals at Mentor Lagoons

Summer's winding down, but there's still time to get out on the water at Mentor Lagoons Marina! Paddle rentals are available through Labor Day, offering one last chance to explore the beautiful Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve by kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or pedalboat.

Follow the 3-mile blue water trail through calm, protected waterways and enjoy peaceful views of wildlife, marshes, and even a bit of shoreline on Lake Erie.

Rentals are first-come, first-served. Life jackets are provided and required. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 10+ may reserve by calling (216) 399-2347.

Discover the Lagoons by paddle before the season ends!
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🛣️ Top 10 Things to Do in Cleveland: Markets, Music, and Lakefront Fun

Check out this outsiders view of some of the fun things to do in the Cleveland area as a family. Whether you're a local looking to rediscover the city or a traveler planning a visit, this list of top attractions highlights the best of what Cleveland has to offer — from markets and museums to hidden swimming spots and even a glimpse at NBA royalty.

 📢 Pinnacle Life Practice Brings Holistic Health to the Heart of Willoughby & Beyond

Blending movement, mindfulness, and education, a new Willoughby studio is helping Northeast Ohioans build better health—one meaningful step at a time.

On a quiet stretch of Euclid Avenue, in a modest studio filled with sunlight and the scent of essential oils, Jennifer moves through a familiar rhythm. She greets a class with warmth and presence, just before leading a group through a simple, self-healing technique known as the MELT Method. For many in the room, it’s a weekly ritual—part education, part empowerment.

This is Pinnacle Life Practice, a one-stop wellness space founded in 2024 and quietly reshaping the way Willoughby approaches health. Offering a diverse blend of services—from Reiki to stroke-recovery exercise classes—Pinnacle isn’t just a studio. It’s a hub for people seeking deeper understanding and better tools for living well.

A Practice, Years in the Making

Jennifer’s journey to founding Pinnacle began long before she signed a lease. As a young dancer, she was drawn to teaching movement even as she learned it. Later, her curiosity expanded—first to yoga, then Pilates, and eventually into the realms of Reiki, nutrition, and Ayurveda.

“I never set out to open a business,” she said. “I just kept learning what helped me feel better, and then I wanted to share that with others.”

Her vision for Pinnacle was simple: a place where others could access the same transformative tools she found helpful in her own life. That meant not just yoga or bodywork, but holistic education—accessible classes that explore everything from healthy habits to headache relief.

Something for Everyone

What sets Pinnacle apart is its commitment to accessibility and variety. The studio’s offerings include group classes, one-on-one treatments, and educational sessions—some of which are as short and affordable as a 30-minute talk on “5-Minute Health Hacks” for just $10.

Saturday mornings have become a local favorite. At 9 a.m., Jennifer leads an informal mini course on rotating health topics. At 10, the MELT Method class begins, teaching self-treatment techniques designed to reduce chronic pain and boost recovery.

“The MELT Method has been life-changing for some of our clients,” Jennifer said. “People come in with back pain, shoulder tension, or headaches, and start to see real changes.”

Another standout is the Wednesday night class “All Things Balance,” which targets strength, flexibility, and stability—especially important for aging adults.

Healing in Community

Beyond classes, Pinnacle aims to create a culture of shared learning. Clients are encouraged to bring a friend and even share appointments, making wellness more social and affordable.

One particularly meaningful program provides tailored movement sessions for stroke survivors, filling a gap in care once traditional physical therapy ends.

“There’s often a big question mark when PT ends—where do you go?” Jennifer said. “We wanted to be that next step.”

The studio also offers practitioner training for Reiki, extending its impact beyond individual treatments and into the wider wellness community.

Looking Ahead

As Pinnacle Life Practice approaches its second year, Jennifer hopes to deepen the studio’s local footprint with more community events and collaborations. For now, the focus remains on listening—both to the clients and to the evolving needs of a community hungry for real, lasting change.

“We’re not here to sell one-size-fits-all solutions,” she said. “We’re here to guide people to what works for them.”

A Simple Mission

Jennifer’s motivation remains deeply personal: to share the practices that improved her own health—and, in doing so, help others do the same.

“If we can help one person at a time live pain-free, with more freedom of movement and fewer symptoms of chronic illness,” she said, “then we’ve done what we came here to do.”

Pinnacle Life Practice
35104 Euclid Ave, Suite 105
Willoughby, OH 44094
www.pinnaclelifepractice.com
Facebook: Pinnacle Life Practice
Phone: 216-372-4445
Most services by appointment
Saturday morning series: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., every third Saturday of the month

 🏈 Buckeyes Silence No. 1 Texas as Sayin, Defense Shine in 14-7 Win

No. 3 Ohio State opened its season with a statement, defeating top-ranked Texas 14-7 behind a poised debut from freshman quarterback Julian Sayin and a dominant defensive effort.

Sayin, making his first college start, threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate early in the fourth quarter to give the Buckeyes a two-score lead. He finished with 126 yards on 13-of-20 passing, guiding a conservative but effective offense designed to minimize mistakes.

The Buckeyes’ defense, led by new coordinator Matt Patricia, kept Texas quarterback Arch Manning in check for most of the game. Manning managed 170 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception, but most of his production came late. Ohio State stopped Texas on four of five fourth-down attempts, including two critical red-zone stands. The biggest came in the third quarter when Manning was stuffed at the 1-yard line on fourth-and-goal.

CJ Donaldson Jr. opened the scoring for Ohio State with a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Texas cut the lead to one score late in the fourth with a 32-yard Manning touchdown to Parker Livingstone, but the Buckeyes' defense held firm, stopping the final Longhorns drive just short of midfield.

The win marks the third consecutive time the defending national champion has beaten the No. 1 team in a season opener. Ohio State is expected to take over the top spot in the next AP poll.

Read More or Watch Highlights at espn.com

⚾ Guardians Edge Mariners 4-3 to Tighten AL Playoff Race

The Cleveland Guardians pulled within three games of the final American League wild-card spot with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Kyle Manzardo’s two-run homer in the sixth inning proved decisive, and Gavin Williams delivered a strong outing on the mound.

Seattle’s road struggles continued with their seventh straight loss away from home, dropping them to 5-11 since mid-August. Cleveland has now taken the first two games of the series.

Williams improved to 9-5 after striking out eight over seven innings, giving up just one run on a solo shot by Jorge Polanco in the seventh. Manzardo’s homer off Logan Gilbert gave the Guardians a 3-0 lead, and Steven Kwan added an RBI single to make it 4-1.

Julio Rodríguez narrowed the gap with a two-run homer in the eighth, but Cade Smith retired the final four batters to earn his ninth save. Bo Naylor had opened the scoring with an RBI single in the fourth.

Kwan also made a key defensive play, robbing Josh Naylor of an extra-base hit with a diving catch in the sixth, preserving Cleveland’s slim lead at the time.

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh, who leads MLB with 50 homers, went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Read More and Watch Highlights at espn.com

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