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 📰 Local News: 🦅 Birding Festival Returns to Headlands Beach Sept. 19–21 with Full Weekend of Events

 🚨 Willoughby Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting on Fox Run Drive

🐕 Lake Humane Society Hosts Free Pet Vaccine Clinic in Willoughby

👪 Wellness Wednesday: 🍊 With Obesity Rising, Government Eyes Crackdown on Engineered Foods

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Cleveland Stays Hot with Extra-Inning Rally Against Tigers

 🏐 Hoban Sweeps Lake Catholic; Bergant Leads Cougars with 13 Kills

 🤔 Trivia Question

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🦅 Birding Festival Returns to Headlands Beach Sept. 19–21 with Full Weekend of Events

Headlands Birding Festival Returns for Second Year, Sept. 19–21

The Headlands Birding Festival is set to return for its second year this fall, running from September 19 through 21, 2025. Hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Headlands Beach State Park, the event celebrates the awe-inspiring fall migration of birds through one of Ohio's most vibrant wildlife corridors.

Held across multiple locations in the Headlands/Mentor Marsh region, the festival showcases the impressive biodiversity of Lake County, where over 350 bird species have been recorded. Designed for birdwatchers and nature lovers of all ages and skill levels, the festival offers a packed weekend of guided bird walks, expert talks, vendor exhibits, and hands-on experiences.

The weekend kicks off Friday evening at Springbrook Gardenhouse with a happy hour at 5:30 PM, followed by a keynote address from renowned naturalist, writer, and artist Julie Zickefoose. Attendees will also enjoy wine tastings from Northeast Ohio wineries.

Saturday’s schedule features a birding boat trip along the Lake Erie coast (registration required), as well as expert-led excursions at local hotspots like Mentor Marsh, Lake Erie Bluffs, Chagrin River Park, and more. The "Big Sit" with Blackbrook Audubon near Parking Lot 1 will offer a relaxed yet productive way to observe migrating birds. From 12 PM to 4 PM, Headlands Beach State Park will host food trucks, nature-themed vendors, and educational booths. Expert presentations on bird identification, habitat restoration, and birding technology will run in the afternoon.

Sunday wraps up the weekend with a bird banding demonstration, a Lake Erie flight-watch, and exclusive access to birding sites in Mentor Marsh. Additional local walks are also on the schedule.

Organized in partnership with a wide range of conservation organizations and community partners, the festival is supported by local sponsors and volunteers. Those interested in helping with the event are encouraged to sign up through the official website.

To view the full schedule, register, or volunteer, visit www.headlandsbirdingfestival.com

🚨 Willoughby Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting on Fox Run Drive

Suspect Arrested in Willoughby Shooting; Victim Airlifted to Hospital

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon on Fox Run Drive, just off Lost Nation Road in Willoughby.

Willoughby Police received a report of the incident shortly before 4 p.m. on September 15. Multiple officers and supporting agencies responded to the scene.

A 20-year-old man was found injured and transported to University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center. He was later airlifted to University Hospitals Main Campus for further treatment. His current condition has not been released.

The male suspect was taken into custody around 6:30 p.m. in the same area. Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The investigation is still active. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Willoughby Police Department Detective Bureau at 440-953-4210.

Read and Watch More at channel19.com

🐕 🐈 Lake Humane Society Hosts Free Pet Vaccine Clinic in Willoughby

Lake Humane Society Offers Free Pet Vaccines at Willoughby Clinic

The Lake Humane Society recently hosted a free mobile vaccine clinic at the McKinley Community Outreach Center in Willoughby on September 9, providing free vaccinations and low-cost services to pet owners.

Supported by a Petco Love grant, the clinic was open to all and allowed multiple pets per household, with enough vaccines on hand for 100 animals. This event is part of an ongoing effort to make pet care more accessible across Lake County.

A similar clinic held in July at the society’s Mentor location also served over 100 pets. By rotating locations, the Lake Humane Society aims to reach residents who may not be able to travel far for care.

The organization plans to continue offering these free clinics four times per year. Its main facility at 7564 Tyler Boulevard in Mentor now also provides affordable wellness services five days a week and two Saturdays a month.

With these efforts, Lake Humane hopes to help people maintain lasting, healthy relationships with their pets by removing financial barriers to basic care.

 🍊 With Obesity Rising, Government Eyes Crackdown on Engineered Foods

Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate American Diet, CDC Finds

More than half of Americans’ daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These foods—often inexpensive, heavily altered from their natural state, and laden with additives like sugar, salt, and preservatives—are a staple of modern diets, especially among young people.

The CDC report, which analyzed data from 2021 to 2023, found that roughly 55% of the average daily caloric intake in the U.S. comes from ultra-processed foods. For children and teens, the number is even higher, nearing 62%, while adults average 53%. Though consumption levels remain high, the data shows a slight decline since 2017–2018, offering a modest sign of progress.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made reforming the nation’s food system a central focus of his tenure. Under his leadership, the “Make America Healthy Again” commission identified ultra-processed foods as a leading driver of chronic illnesses, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. A follow-up report outlining strategies to tackle childhood disease is expected soon.

These processed foods—ranging from sweetened beverages and baked goods to packaged snacks and sandwiches—are often designed for long shelf lives and consumer appeal. Yet studies continue to connect them to worsening health outcomes. Notably, a landmark National Institutes of Health study highlighted significant health risks associated with high consumption levels. The lead researcher behind that study recently left his post, citing concerns about political pressure.

Despite the criticism, some experts argue that not all ultra-processed items are inherently harmful. Products like certain yogurts or whole-grain breads may contain nutritional benefits. Even so, public health advocates point out that the overwhelming presence of highly engineered foods in American diets is contributing to a national health crisis.

Government agencies are now considering revising the definition of "ultra-processed" and plan to update national dietary guidelines later this year. The USDA and HHS are also boosting nutrition research in an effort to better understand the biological effects of these foods.

Income plays a role as well: among adults, higher earners consume fewer ultra-processed calories. However, among children, intake remains consistently high regardless of income level. With 20% of U.S. children now classified as obese, Kennedy’s efforts to rein in food industry practices—from limiting additives to banning soda purchases with food stamps—are gaining traction.

Some researchers and officials are even beginning to treat ultra-processed food as potentially addictive. While debate continues, growing consensus suggests that the U.S. must take decisive steps to reduce the nation’s dependence on these products for the sake of long-term health.

Read More at washingtonpost.com

⚾ Cleveland Stays Hot with Extra-Inning Rally Against Tigers

Guardians Top Tigers, Win 10th in 11 Games

The Cleveland Guardians edged the Detroit Tigers 7-5 in extra innings Tuesday night, fueled by a rare offensive burst that extended their winning streak to five games.

In the 10th inning, Cleveland’s first four batters—Steven Kwan, Angel Martinez, José Ramírez, and Kyle Manzardo—delivered consecutive extra-base hits, the first time the team has done so in extra innings since 1961. The sequence pushed the Guardians ahead 7-3.

Detroit responded with a two-run homer by Spencer Torkelson in the bottom half, but the comeback fell short.

Kerry Carpenter tied the game in the ninth for the Tigers with a pinch-hit homer off reliever Cade Smith, who blew his sixth save of the season. Earlier, Cleveland had built a 3-1 lead with a Gabriel Arias homer and an RBI double from Bo Naylor. Detroit cut into the lead with a groundout RBI by Dillon Dingler.

The Guardians improved to an MLB-best 11-6 in extra innings and moved within 5½ games of the AL Central-leading Tigers. They also gained ground in the AL Wild Card race.

Players wore No. 21 in honor of Roberto Clemente Day, though Tigers rookie Jackson Jobe—who normally wears the number—remains out with a season-ending injury.

Read More and See Highlights at espn.com

🏐 Hoban Sweeps Lake Catholic Girls; Bergant Leads Cougars with 13 Kills

Archbishop Hoban sweeps Lake Catholic in straight sets

Archbishop Hoban defeated Lake Catholic 3–0, winning 25–18, 25–23 and 25–15. The Cougars totaled 32 kills on 106 attempts (.132). Junior Ahnna Bergant led the attack with 13 kills on 35 attempts (.286), while senior Layla Kastner added 7 (.333). Senior Layla Kastner finished with 7 kills and Sophomore Kenzie Smith finished with 5.

Setter Ava Starr handed out 30 of Lake Catholic’s 32 assists. Loncar paced the back row with 21 digs, supported by Starr (8), Bergant (6), Grace Stenger (6) and Maddie Summers (5). In serve-receive, Loncar (19 receptions, 0 errors) and Bergant (22 receptions) carried the load as the team finished with 61 receptions and 4 errors.

Lake Catholic produced two aces against eight service errors (85.5% in), and registered three total blocks, including a solo from Starr. Hoban closed each set late to complete the sweep. Stats for Archbishop Hoban were not available.

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