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🪅 Painesville Gears Up for Vibrant Cinco de Mayo Festival Downtown

🤝 Pickleball Play 365 Expands Focus on Workplace Wellness

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wellness Wednesday: 💥Why You Crash Every Afternoon (It’s Not Just Age)

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Guardians Shut Out Again as Offensive Woes Continue

⚾ Captains Rally Falls Short in 10-9 Loss to Beloit

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Ohio officials are highlighting programs to help residents—especially older adults on fixed or limited incomes—manage rising home energy costs.

The Ohio Department of Aging works with state agencies and the aging network to connect eligible residents with assistance. Partners include the Ohio Department of Development, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel.

Available programs include the Home Energy Assistance Program for utility bills, the Home Weatherization Assistance Program to improve energy efficiency and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan, which bases payments on household income.

Seasonal crisis programs provide one-time help for utility bills or equipment repairs. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio also offers consumer protections and assistance with utility-related issues.

Residents can apply online or seek help through state hotlines and local agencies.

Read more at aging.ohio.gov

Painesville will host a day of culture and entertainment as HOLA Ohio brings its fourth annual Cinco de Mayo festival to Veterans Park in the downtown square this Saturday.

The event begins at noon with an opening ceremony, followed by a full schedule of activities. Visitors can browse artisan vendors selling handmade goods and enjoy a variety of food trucks and taco stands.

Hands-on experiences will include arts and crafts workshops focused on traditional techniques, along with health services such as vision and blood sugar screenings. Families can also take part in children’s activities, including inflatables, science exhibits and animal encounters.

Live entertainment will run throughout the day, featuring folkloric dance performances, piñata activities and a lucha libre wrestling show. Musical acts include Carlos y Charlos performing Norteño music and Banda La Tepachera delivering traditional banda sounds.

Games, prizes, mascot appearances and a beverage tent offering margaritas and craft beer round out the event. The festival is free and open to the public, celebrating community through culture, food and music.

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Pickleball Play 365 in Mentor is introducing Preferred Corporate Pickleball Memberships, giving local businesses a new way to support employee wellness, boost morale, and build stronger team connections.

The program allows employers to cover memberships or offer discounted access, providing employees entry to a professional indoor facility. It reflects a growing trend of companies investing in health-focused, social workplace benefits.

Pickleball’s popularity continues to rise due to its accessibility, low-impact nature, and appeal across skill levels. Its social aspects also promote stress relief and team bonding, aligning with modern workplace priorities.

Corporate members receive reduced rates, introductory instruction, discounted leagues and court time, retail savings, flexible access, and priority booking. Companies can also schedule private play sessions and events.

The Mentor facility features high-quality courts and dedicated spaces for play and socializing. Businesses can host team-building events, appreciation days, and client gatherings, with staff managing logistics.

Invest in your team’s wellness and connection — schedule a corporate membership or company event by calling 440-568-PLAY (7529) or visiting pickleballplay365.org or emailing [email protected]

Most people assume that afternoon crash around 2PM is just part of getting older. It’s not.

What you’re feeling is usually a combination of blood sugar swings, mild dehydration, and how your body is being fueled earlier in the day.

Here’s what often happens.

A typical morning might include coffee, maybe something quick like toast or nothing at all, followed by a heavier lunch—sandwich, chips, maybe something sugary. That pattern causes your blood sugar to spike and then drop fast, leaving you tired, foggy, and reaching for caffeine or snacks just to get through the rest of the day.

It’s not a willpower issue—it’s a rhythm problem.

The good news is this is fixable without a major diet overhaul.

A few small adjustments can make a noticeable difference:

• Start your day with some protein (eggs, Greek yogurt, or even a protein shake)
• Drink water earlier than you think you need it—not just when you feel thirsty
• Avoid stacking caffeine late morning into early afternoon
• Build a more balanced lunch (protein + fiber instead of mostly carbs)
• Take a short 5–10 minute walk after eating to stabilize energy

These aren’t dramatic changes, but they help prevent the spike-and-crash cycle that drains your energy every day.

For many people in Mentor balancing work, errands, and home responsibilities, steady energy matters more than peak energy. You don’t need to feel “amped up”—you just need to stop feeling wiped out.

Start by fixing the pattern, not the symptoms. That’s where the real change happens.

Dive deeper. Read our full article at mentorlocalbuzz.com

Cleveland’s offensive struggles continued Tuesday night as the Guardians fell 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their fourth straight loss and fifth in the last six games.

Despite a solid outing from starter Tanner Bibee, Cleveland couldn’t find a way to score. Bibee limited the Rays to one run over five innings while striking out six, but took the loss as the Guardians’ lineup failed to deliver in key moments.

The game’s only run came in the fifth inning, when Tampa Bay capitalized on a walk and a pair of hits to push across the deciding score.

Cleveland had its best chance in the eighth inning, loading the bases with one out, but the rally stalled under pressure as Tampa Bay’s bullpen escaped the jam without allowing a run. A late push in the ninth also came up short.

Highly touted prospect Travis Bazzana made his major league debut, reaching base twice on walks but going hitless.

With the loss, Cleveland continues to search for consistency at the plate as the series heads into its final matchup.

Read More, See Highlights at espn.com

The Lake County Captains opened their home series with a 10-9 loss to the Beloit Sky Carp, as control issues on the mound proved costly despite a late push.

Lake County pitchers issued 15 walks, allowing Beloit to build an early lead with runs in the first four innings and extend it to 7-3 by the fifth.

The Captains responded in the fourth when Aaron Walton and Nolan Schubart hit home runs to cut into the deficit. Lake County continued to chip away and pulled within a run late.

Beloit added a key insurance run on a sixth-inning home run, which held up as the difference. The Captains mounted a ninth-inning rally, bringing the tying run into play, but a final flyout ended the comeback bid.

Despite the loss, Lake County showed resilience, but the early pitching struggles proved too much to overcome. The series continues in Eastlake with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch.

Box Score: milb.com

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