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📰 Local News: 🗓️ VFW Hosts Two-Day Basket Auction to Support Veterans

🎉 Mentor Pop Culture Show Returns June 13 w/ Vendors, Cosplay & Family Fun

📰 Mentor Closes 2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program Registration

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dinner RESCUE: What’s for Dinner Tonight? Kid-Approved & Budget Friendly

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Orioles Storm Back with Six-Run Eighth to Stun Guardians

⚾ Lake Catholic Shuts Out Gilmour Academy in 3-0 Bounce-Back Win

🥍 Mentor Lacrosse Overpowers NDCL in 23-4 Rout

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A weekend of community spirit and charitable giving is set to take place in Willoughby as the Palmer Roberts Unit 214 American Legion Auxiliary hosts its annual Basket Auction. The two-day event will run Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the VFW Post 1500 and American Legion Post 214 on Pelton Road.

Doors will be open from noon to 5 p.m. each day, giving attendees ample time to browse and enter raffles for a wide variety of themed gift baskets. The event builds anticipation throughout the weekend, with winning entries drawn late Sunday afternoon.

In addition to the basket raffles, visitors can enjoy refreshments, participate in a 50/50 drawing, and browse a bake sale. The gathering is designed not only as entertainment but also as a meaningful fundraiser, with proceeds supporting programs and charitable efforts connected to the American Legion Auxiliary.

Organizers are encouraging residents to attend, emphasizing the dual opportunity to win prizes while contributing to initiatives that benefit veterans and their families.

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The Mentor Community Recreation Center will host the second edition of its Pop Culture Show on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Heisley Road location.

Visitors can browse more than 50 vendor tables featuring comic books, video games, toys, vintage clothing, collectibles, sports cards, and Pokémon cards.

The event will also offer a range of activities, including a cosplay contest, a Nerf play area, a kids zone, and appearances by special guests. Raffles and door prizes will add to the experience.

Affordable admission and free on-site parking make the event accessible for families and collectors. Additional information is available through the city’s recreation department.

Source: cityofmentor.com

Registration for Mentor’s 2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program is now closed. The city encourages interested participants to sign up for 2027 notifications, with applications opening in January. The program has honored local veterans and active service members since 2017.

Source: cityofmentor.com

If dinner has been feeling a little too predictable lately, tonight’s Dinner Rescue is here to shake things up—with two fun, family-friendly meals that deliver big flavor without stretching your grocery bill. These are the kinds of dinners that get kids excited at the table and make parents happy at checkout.

This one is an instant win for families. It takes everything kids love about pizza—melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and that warm, comforting flavor—and wraps it into a handheld, golden-baked crescent roll. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it feels a little different from the usual pizza night routine.

What really makes this a standout is how customizable it is. Got picky eaters? No problem. You can keep it simple or sneak in extras like a little sauce or different cheeses. It’s also perfect for busy nights when you need something quick that still feels like a “treat dinner.”

👉 Get the full recipe for Pepperoni Crescent Rolls

Comfort food meets kid-approved creativity with this hearty, one-dish dinner. Crispy tater tots, tender chicken, and a smoky-sweet BBQ flavor come together in a way that feels both familiar and just different enough to keep things interesting.

This is one of those meals that fills the kitchen with an irresistible smell—and fills everyone up without costing a fortune. It’s perfect for feeding a hungry family, and even better, leftovers (if there are any) reheat beautifully.

👉 Get the full recipe for BBQ Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Baltimore mounted a stunning late comeback to beat Cleveland 6-4 on Friday night, highlighted by Jeremiah Jackson’s go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning. The home run capped a six-run rally against the Guardians’ bullpen after the Orioles had fallen behind by four runs just an inning earlier.

Cleveland had seized control in the seventh when Daniel Schneemann launched a grand slam, turning a scoreless game into a 4-0 lead following a defensive error, a double, and a walk that loaded the bases.

The game shifted quickly in the eighth as Cleveland’s bullpen faltered. Scott Armstrong allowed two walks and hit a batter without recording an out, opening the door for Baltimore. A sacrifice fly and a two-run double cut the deficit before Jackson delivered the decisive blow with a drive over the left-field wall.

Baltimore’s relievers secured the win, with a clean eighth inning setting up a scoreless ninth to close out the comeback.

The series continues with Baltimore’s Dean Kremer set to face Cleveland’s Gavin Williams, who has been strong early this season.

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The Lake Catholic Cougars earned a 3-0 victory over Gilmour Academy on Friday, bouncing back in strong fashion after being limited to just one hit the day before. This time, the Cougars flipped the script, holding the Lancers scoreless while allowing only five hits.

After a scoreless battle through five innings, Lake Catholic broke through in the sixth with a single run, then added two more in the seventh to seal the win. The late offensive surge proved to be all the support needed in a tightly contested matchup.

Tyler Hribar led the offense with a standout performance, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Brayden Mann also contributed with two hits, while Quinn Stayer added an RBI to round out the scoring.

Stayer was equally dominant on the mound, tossing a complete-game shutout. He worked all seven innings, allowing five hits while striking out eight and issuing no walks in a commanding pitching display.

With the win, Lake Catholic improves to 6-4 overall and 2-3 in conference play. The Cougars will return to action Monday, April 20, traveling to face Elyria Catholic in a 5 p.m. start.

The Mentor Cardinals boys lacrosse team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, defeating Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin 23-4. Mentor took control early, scoring nine goals in the first period and adding seven more in the second to build a 16-1 halftime lead. The Cardinals maintained their edge throughout the second half to secure the win.

Mentor’s offense was both efficient and balanced, totaling 23 goals on 50 shots. Kane Rocco and Patrick Zigman led with eight points each, while Carter Collins added another eight-point effort. Contributions came from across the lineup, highlighting the team’s depth.

At the faceoff circle, Mason Biller dominated with 20 wins in 22 attempts, while Alex Cordry added six wins to help Mentor control possession. In goal, CJ Lobue recorded four saves and allowed just one goal to earn the win, with Corbin Potter adding three saves in relief.

The victory moves Mentor to 4-4 overall and 2-1 in conference play. The Cardinals return to action Tuesday, April 21, on the road against Shaker Heights at 7 p.m.

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