☁️ Weather: Fog in the Morning, Cloudy - Temp 52-55°

📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!

📰 Local News: 🚧 Mentor Launches 2026 Road Repair Program

🥕 Mentor Seniors: Apply for $50 in Fresh Produce Starting April 22

💙 City Proclamation Highlights ALS Awareness Efforts

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Food & Recipes: 🍽️ Family Dinner Rescue: Delicious, Affordable Meals for the Weekend

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Martínez’s Two Homers Lift Guardians Past Blue Jays in Toronto

⚾ Malchesky Leads Lake Catholic Past North

🏀🥎⚾🥍 Local Scoreboard

🤔 Trivia Question

🤣 Something Funny

Contact Mentor Local Buzz - [email protected] - 440-256-6115

Spring construction season is set to begin in Mentor as the city launches both its 2026 asphalt resurfacing program and concrete road repair schedule.

City officials announced that asphalt work is expected to start next week, beginning with milling and pavement repairs in Ward 3. Streets included in the first phase are Ohio Street, Hawk Avenue, Longhorn Road, Dawson Boulevard, Comanche Trail, Ivy Court, Eric Drive, and Welland Drive.

Residents on affected streets will receive advance notices from Philips Paving regarding schedules and temporary access restrictions.

At the same time, the city’s concrete road repair program will begin with saw-cutting work on Hudson Avenue and Kellogg Creek in Ward 1. Pavement removal and replacement are expected to follow shortly afterward.

A&J Cement will notify impacted residents before work begins.

Road programs such as these are part of Mentor’s annual infrastructure maintenance strategy, helping extend pavement life, improve ride quality, and address deteriorating surfaces before larger repairs become necessary.

Drivers should expect construction equipment, lane restrictions, and possible short-term delays in project areas.

City leaders encouraged patience during the busy construction season, noting that timely maintenance helps reduce long-term costs and keeps neighborhood streets in better condition.

More streets may be added or scheduled later in the season depending on weather and project progress.

The Ohio Department of Aging is bringing back the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, offering eligible older adults $50 to spend on fresh, locally grown foods. Benefits can be used for fruits, vegetables, herbs and unprocessed honey at participating markets.

Enrollment opens April 22 at noon and runs through May 22, with applications available online. Residents in Mentor and across Lake County will have access to nearby farmers markets and seasonal stands, making it easier to find fresh, nutritious options while supporting local growers.

To qualify, applicants must be at least 60 years old and meet income limits at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level. Participants can choose digital benefits for quicker access or request a physical card, which may take several weeks to arrive.

Benefits are expected to begin May 15, aligning with the start of the growing season. The program aims to improve nutrition for seniors while supporting local agriculture.

Source: cityofmentor.com

Mentor City Council has proclaimed May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month, recognizing residents and families affected by the progressive neurological disease.

Council members said the resolution was inspired in part by a local resident living with ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Officials noted that about 30,000 Americans live with ALS at any given time. The disease attacks nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles, gradually affecting movement, speech, and breathing.

The proclamation aims to raise awareness, honor patients and caregivers, and encourage continued support for research and services.

The discussion also noted a higher incidence of ALS among military veterans, prompting expanded federal benefits and support through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By adopting the resolution, Mentor joins communities nationwide using ALS Awareness Month to promote education, compassion, and medical progress.

City leaders thanked the resident who brought the issue forward and emphasized the importance of community voices.

When the weekend gets busy, dinner can feel like one more thing to solve. The best family meals are simple, affordable, filling, and popular with picky eaters. Tonight’s Dinner Rescue features two dependable winners that keep costs reasonable while still tasting like a treat.

First up is a Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Dinner. This is a smart meal because everything cooks together on one pan—less cleanup, less stress. Chicken, peppers, onions, and seasoning roast quickly, then get tucked into warm tortillas. Add lettuce, salsa, or Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter touch. It’s colorful, protein-packed, and easy to customize for each family member. Get the full recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas.

Next is a classic comfort choice with a healthier twist: Turkey Sloppy Joes. Using lean ground turkey lowers fat while keeping the flavor families expect. Serve on whole wheat buns with carrot sticks or apple slices for an easy balanced plate. It’s fast, budget-friendly, and usually a hit with kids. Find recipe details for the Turkey Sloppy Joes.

Money-saving tip: make extra portions tonight and use leftovers for lunches tomorrow. One smart dinner can solve two meals.

Dinner doesn’t need to be fancy—it just needs to bring everyone to the table.

The Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6 on Friday night as Angel Martínez hit two home runs for the first multi-homer game of his career.

Daniel Schneemann led off with his first career homer, helping Cleveland score five runs in the first inning. Martínez added another homer in the third and finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs.

Toronto starter Max Scherzer allowed seven runs on six hits in 2 1/3 innings. It was his fourth straight winless outing and the third time in five starts he failed to reach three innings.

Gavin Williams earned the win after allowing six runs in six innings, and Cade Smith got his sixth save.

Jesús Sánchez and Kazuma Okamoto homered for Toronto, while Nathan Lukes exited early with a sore left hamstring.

Toronto is expected to start Kevin Gausman on Saturday against Cleveland’s Joey Cantillo.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

The Lake Catholic Cougars used an early lead and a big sixth inning to defeat the North Rangers 7-3.

Lake Catholic scored in the first inning, then added four more runs in the sixth to pull away. The Cougars had eight hits, with the first six batters in the lineup driving in all seven runs.

Pete Malchesky led the offense, going 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBIs. Ben Mitchell went 2-for-3 with a walk and one RBI. Micah Nyetrae, Quinn Stayer and Josh Howman also drove in runs.

Josh Howman started on the mound, pitching four innings while allowing three hits and two runs with four strikeouts. Tyler Hribar worked the final three innings, giving up three hits and one earned run while striking out two.

Lake Catholic improved to 8-6 and will host Padua Franciscan (9-2) on Monday at 5 p.m.

⚾ University School Preppers defeated Mentor Cardinals 8-1
🥍 Riverside Beavers defeated the Mentor Lady Cardinals 11-4
🥍 The Lake Catholic Lady Cougars defeated West Geauga 18-6
⚾ The Lake County Captains lost last night 7-6 to West Michigan.

You gotta pull your pants up! LOL!