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📜 Mentor Honors Revolutionary War Veteran with Dedicated Day

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Mentor City Council spent much of its May 5 meeting discussing a long-term shoreline protection project at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve, where officials say erosion continues to threaten city property, trails, wetlands, and eventually nearby infrastructure.

City officials presented aerial comparisons showing major shoreline loss between 2007 and 2025, estimating roughly 12 acres have already eroded into Lake Erie. Some sections of shoreline are reportedly receding at more than 11 feet per year.

Council reviewed a proposed $1.2 million engineering agreement with SmithGroup that would begin detailed coastal engineering and design work for a future protection project. The overall engineering phase is expected to total $3.5 million, with half potentially covered through previously secured federal funding.

Several council members questioned whether the city should move forward before voters weigh in on the eventual construction costs, which early estimates placed in the tens of millions of dollars. Others argued delaying the process could cost the city both shoreline and federal support already awarded for the project.

Rather than approve the agreement immediately, council voted to move the ordinance to a second reading for additional review.

Council also approved several other major purchases and infrastructure projects:

City officials also provided updates on the delayed Civic Center pool redevelopment project, which remains under construction and is expected to open next year.

Summer events are also returning, including the Tunes at the Lagoons concert series beginning June 12.

The City of Mentor strengthened its international business ties during a recent visit to Scotland focused on supporting MedTech and advanced manufacturing companies seeking to expand into the US market.

Economic development officials from Mentor and regional partner Team NEO participated in a high-level engagement event hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC). The session connected Northeast Ohio leaders with Scottish innovators exploring opportunities in the American Midwest.

Mentor continues to position itself as a destination for international companies in biotechnology, MedTech, aerospace, and precision manufacturing. More than 200 advanced manufacturing businesses operate within the city.

The event featured direct meetings with Scottish companies interested in establishing US operations, building manufacturing partnerships, and accessing regional support networks. Discussions also highlighted potential study visits and immersion programs in Ohio.

City officials emphasized Mentor’s tailored approach to helping overseas businesses successfully enter the US market while building long-term economic partnerships with international innovators.

Source: hw.ac.uk

The city of Mentor is marking a milestone in the nation’s history by recognizing a Revolutionary War veteran and early settler. As part of the America250 commemoration, officials have designated May 4, 2026, as Roger Ascham Craine Day.

Born in 1762 in the Connecticut Colony, Craine enlisted in 1777 from Massachusetts and served in the Continental Army’s 4th Massachusetts Regiment until 1783. His service included major campaigns and battles across the colonies, as well as the difficult winter at Valley Forge.

Historical accounts also link him to a bold Rhode Island operation in which American forces captured a British general, boosting morale during the war. After his service, he married Sarah Whiton and raised a large family.

Craine later moved west, settling in New York before relocating to Northeast Ohio. He died in 1841, and his remains were later reinterred in Mentor, cementing his connection to the community.

The city’s recognition highlights both his military contributions and his role in the area’s early development, tying local history to the nation’s founding.

Read More: cityofmentor.com

Most pet owners in Mentor assume that if their dog or cat has a medical emergency, help will be available immediately.

Increasingly, that is not always the case.

Across Northeast Ohio, veterinary clinics are dealing with staffing shortages, rising demand, and longer emergency wait times. Some emergency hospitals are limiting overnight intake during peak periods, while others are seeing several-hour waits for non-life-threatening cases.

The problem often becomes real for families only after something goes wrong.

A late-night vomiting episode, sudden limp, breathing issue, or accidental ingestion can quickly turn into panic — especially if owners do not already know where to go or what qualifies as a true emergency.

Veterinarians say one of the most important things owners can do is prepare before a crisis happens. That means knowing the closest emergency clinics, understanding basic warning signs, and keeping medical records easy to access.

Some symptoms require immediate care:

Other issues may be uncomfortable but can sometimes wait until a regular appointment the next morning.

The challenge for many owners is not knowing the difference.

Emergency veterinary care has also become significantly more expensive in recent years, with overnight visits often costing hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars depending on treatment.

Local veterinarians say preparation now matters more than ever.

Having a plan before an emergency happens can reduce panic, save valuable time, and potentially improve outcomes for pets when minutes matter most.

Read More at mentorlocalbuzz.com

The Mentor Lady Cardinals softball team stayed unbeaten in conference play Wednesday with a 13-3 win over the Shaker Heights Raiders.

Mentor scored in every inning except the fourth and finished with 13 runs on 10 hits. Kathryn Bouffard led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run, double and four RBIs while scoring once. Ireland Rainey also went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored, while Sophia Smalley finished 2-for-4 with a triple and scored three runs.

Syd Cahill earned the win in the circle, pitching a complete six-inning game. Cahill allowed five hits and three earned runs while striking out 10 and walking two.

Mentor improved to 14-7 overall and 8-0 in conference play. The Lady Cardinals return to action Tuesday, May 11, for a big game at home against Medina, which enters the matchup at 14-5 overall and 6-1 in conference play. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.

The Cleveland Guardians ended a three-game skid Wednesday night with a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, powered by another strong pitching performance and timely hitting from Chase DeLauter.

Joey Cantillo gave Cleveland five solid innings, allowing one run on three hits to improve to 2-1. The Guardians bullpen took over from there, combining for four innings of dominant relief as Matt Festa, Erik Sabrowski, Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith helped hold Kansas City to four total hits. Smith earned his ninth save of the season.

Kansas City grabbed an early lead in the third inning on a Salvador Perez sacrifice fly, but Cleveland answered in the fifth when DeLauter lined a two-run single to put the Guardians ahead for good. David Fry added an insurance run in the eighth inning.

The game ended in dramatic fashion when catcher Austin Hedges successfully challenged a ball call using the automated ball-strike system, turning it into a game-ending strikeout.

Cleveland will look to secure the series Thursday behind right-hander Slade Cecconi against Royals starter Seth Lugo.

See Highlights at espn.com

The Lake County Captains managed just three hits Wednesday night in a 7-1 loss to the Great Lakes Loons.

Ryan Cesarini collected two of Lake County’s three hits, but the Captains were overmatched by a Loons pitching staff that recorded 11 strikeouts. All four Great Lakes pitchers registered at least one strikeout.

Starter Jogly Garcia pitched into the fifth inning but allowed six earned runs, walked three and gave up two home runs. Lake County’s bullpen performed well afterward, allowing just one unearned run over the final 4 2/3 innings.

The loss drops the Captains to 13-15 on the season.

The series continues this afternoon with a doubleheader following Tuesday’s rainout. First pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Pets Under Surveillance! Too funny!!