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 📰 Local News: 📰 We Remember… Powerful Symbols of Loss and Resilience Mark the 9/11 Memorial Site

📺 Lake County Lighthouses Featured in New PBS Documentary Series

 🌳 Mentor Reminds Residents to Trim Trees Hanging Over Roads and Sidewalks

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Pet Corner: 🐈‍⬛ Sam’s Club Rolls Out Pet Insurance Discounts and Free Medications for Members

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Royals Rally Late to Top Guardians 4-3 Behind Witt and Garcia

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📰 We Remember… Powerful Symbols of Loss and Resilience Mark the 9/11 Memorial Site

9/11 Memorial - Powerful Symbols of Remembrance and Reflection

At the heart of Lower Manhattan, the 9/11 Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost during one of the darkest days in American history. Located at the former World Trade Center site, the Memorial commemorates the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as well as the six individuals killed in the 1993 bombing at the same location.

Spanning approximately eight acres, the Memorial features two vast reflecting pools positioned where the Twin Towers once stood. These pools, each nearly an acre in size, showcase the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. Water cascades down their granite walls and disappears into a central void, evoking both absence and the flow of memory. As sunlight plays across the rippling water, the site becomes a space of quiet reflection and reverence.

Names of the victims are inscribed in bronze along the parapets that surround the pools, grouped by the circumstances of their deaths—flights, buildings, and response units. The careful arrangement was finalized after years of consultation and verification, ensuring each name holds its rightful place in history.

Small gestures of remembrance—like roses placed beside names or tiny American flags—appear daily, often marking a birthday or personal connection. Visitors can identify the location of any name through a precise panel system, with each section designated by a letter (N for North Pool, S for South Pool) and a number from 1 to 76.

Since its opening on the 10th anniversary of the attacks in 2011, the 9/11 Memorial has served as both a place of mourning and a symbol of enduring resilience, honoring those who were lost and the lives forever changed.

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📺 Lake County Lighthouses Featured in New PBS Documentary Series

Lake County Lighthouses to Be Featured in PBS Documentary Series

Two of Lake County’s historic lighthouses will be highlighted in a new public television series exploring Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline.

WBGU-PBS, affiliated with Bowling Green State University, is releasing a three-part documentary titled "Illuminating The Great Lakes: Lighthouses of Lake Erie." The Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse and Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse are among eight featured sites.

The series airs on WBGU Thursdays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m., starting September 11, and runs for three weeks. It can also be livestreamed at wbgu.org/live or streamed on the PBS app and YouTube.

Each episode covers a theme:

• Part 1: “Beacons of the Past” (Sept. 11 & 13) – lighthouse history

• Part 2: “Preserving the Light” (Sept. 18 & 20) – restoration efforts, including Fairport’s West Breakwater

• Part 3: “Shining Forward” (Sept. 25 & 27) – future preservation

Filming began in fall 2024, with interviews and drone footage captured through summer 2025. Featured locals include John Ollila, historian at the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum, and Sheila Consaul, caretaker of the West Breakwater Lighthouse.

Other featured lighthouses are in Toledo Harbor, Port Clinton, South Bass Island, Marblehead, Vermilion, and Lorain.

🌳 Mentor Reminds Residents to Trim Trees Hanging Over Roads and Sidewalks

Mentor Residents Reminded to Maintain Trees Along Streets and Sidewalks

As the vibrant colors of fall begin to appear, the City of Mentor is reminding residents to check their trees—especially those located along sidewalks and roads—for proper maintenance.

Many of Mentor’s neighborhoods are home to mature, well-established trees that contribute to the city’s charm and character. However, overgrown branches can pose safety hazards, particularly when they hang too low over streets or sidewalks. To keep the community safe and accessible, property owners are responsible for trimming any trees located on their property, including those on the city-owned “tree lawn” between the sidewalk and street.

City officials conduct annual inspections across all neighborhoods to ensure trees do not obstruct traffic or pedestrian pathways. In some cases, residents may receive a notice if their trees are found to be encroaching on these areas.

According to city ordinance, trees must be trimmed to provide a minimum clearance of 14 feet above roadways and 7 feet above sidewalks. These requirements help ensure clear passage for vehicles, delivery trucks, school buses, and pedestrians, including those using mobility aids or strollers.

Residents are encouraged to inspect their trees and arrange for trimming if needed. Those with questions or seeking clarification can contact the City of Mentor’s Code Enforcement office at (440) 974-5740 or via email at [email protected].

 🐈‍⬛ Sam’s Club Rolls Out Pet Insurance Discounts and Free Medications for Members

Sam’s Club Launches New Pet Perks, Including Discounted Insurance and Free Medications

Sam’s Club is making pet care more affordable for its members with the launch of a new partnership designed to ease the financial burden of veterinary expenses. In collaboration with Spot Pet Insurance, the warehouse retailer is now offering exclusive benefits for pet-owning members, including discounted insurance rates and access to reduced-cost—and even free—prescription medications.

Under the new program, Sam’s Club members can receive 15% off Spot Pet Insurance plans. Once enrolled, members are eligible to fill prescriptions for their pets at Sam’s Club pharmacies with substantial discounts. The service eliminates the need for extra trips to veterinary offices just to pick up routine medications, streamlining the process for busy pet owners.

More than 110 medications will be available through the Sam’s Club pet pharmacy for $80 or less. Of those, over 50 medications are priced under $15. Two select prescriptions are available at no cost: a flea, tick, and heartworm preventative for cats, and a heartworm preventative for dogs.

This new offering is aimed at helping pet owners manage the rising costs of veterinary care while making access to necessary treatments more convenient. For members who already shop at Sam’s Club, it provides an added incentive to consolidate their errands and take better care of their pets—all in one stop.

Read the Full Article at goodhousekeeping.com

⚾ Royals Rally Late to Top Guardians 4-3 Behind Witt and Garcia

Royals Rally in Seventh to Edge Guardians 4-3, Ramirez Injured

A seventh-inning surge lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Kauffman Stadium, highlighted by Maikel Garcia’s tying homer and Bobby Witt Jr.’s go-ahead RBI double.

Garcia led off the inning with a 405-foot solo blast to even the score. Cavan Biggio followed with a single and was replaced by Dairon Blanco, who stole second and scored on Witt’s two-out double to left.

The Guardians had taken a 3-1 lead with early offense, including Bo Naylor’s RBI single and a solo homer from Steven Kwan. Kansas City stayed close thanks to RBI singles from Salvador Perez in the fourth and sixth innings.

Royals starter Seth Lugo allowed three runs over five innings. Daniel Lynch IV pitched two perfect innings for the win, while Carlos Estévez secured the save. Guardians starter Gavin Williams gave up two runs across five innings.

Cleveland’s José Ramírez exited in the sixth with a sprained wrist, suffered while stealing in the third.

Kansas City’s top four hitters—Jonathan India, Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Perez—combined for five hits and five RBI.

The series concludes Sunday with Tanner Bibee facing Michael Wacha.

Read More or Watch Highlights at espn.com

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