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Keller Williams Realty associates will volunteer in Mentor-on-the-Lake on May 14 as part of the company’s annual RED Day community service initiative.

RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate, is held each year on the second Thursday in May and encourages employees to focus on community improvement projects.

Volunteers are scheduled to begin work at 9 a.m. at City Hall and McMinn Memorial Park and Field, where crews will complete landscaping, cleanup and maintenance projects aimed at improving public spaces.

Planned work includes mulching landscape beds, removing weeds and debris, trimming trees and clearing fence lines. Volunteers also will level areas near fence posts and prepare sections for future improvements.

Additional upgrades will include painting dugouts, restoring bleachers and revitalizing rear field areas through cleanup and leveling work.

City officials said the volunteer effort will help maintain parks and improve the appearance of public facilities throughout the community.

Keller Williams representatives said the annual service day reflects the company’s commitment to community involvement and creating a lasting local impact.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Lake County will join Ohio’s America 250 celebration with a ceremonial heritage tree planting on May 21 in downtown Painesville.

The event, scheduled for 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, 1 Liberty St., is part of the “Heritage Trees: Planting History” initiative led by America 250-Ohio. The statewide program aims to plant a native Ohio white oak in each of Ohio’s 88 counties ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

White oaks were selected because they adapt well to different soil conditions and resist many common diseases. Officials said each county’s tree will be chosen to match local climate conditions and supplied by an Ohio nursery.

Painesville was selected for the planting because it serves as the Lake County seat. Veterans Park, located near City Hall and the Lake County Administration Building, was chosen as a central gathering place for the ceremony.

County officials described the project as both a tribute to American history and a long-term investment in the community. The initiative also draws inspiration from Boston’s historic Liberty Tree, a symbol of unity during the Revolutionary War.

The Heritage Trees program is supported by Cenovus Energy, Ohio Liquor and The Lubrizol Foundation, along with several environmental and conservation partners.

Residents seeking more information can contact America 250-Lake County at [email protected] or call 216-287-9945.

Source: News-Herald.com

MENTOR, Ohio — Mentor officials shared updates on several ongoing city projects during the May 5 City Council meeting, including the Civic Center pool redevelopment, Tyler Boulevard sidewalks and Lakeshore Boulevard resurfacing.

City Manager Kenneth Filipiak said the delayed Civic Center pool project is making visible progress after months of underground utility and foundational work. Officials acknowledged weather delays and aging infrastructure pushed completion into next year. The city believes the new water projects will be ready for next years swimming season.

The revamped facility will feature new slides and upgraded amenities, while Morton Pool and the Mentor Recreation Center pool will remain available this summer.

Officials also reported progress on the new Tyler Boulevard sidewalk project, with more than 1,800 linear feet already installed.

Meanwhile, resurfacing work on Lakeshore Boulevard resumed May 4 and is expected to wrap up within weeks.

The city also completed installation of a replacement culvert under Savannah Drive following storm-related damage earlier this year.

If you’ve been watching national real estate headlines lately, you’ve probably heard everything from “prices are crashing” to “buy now before rates rise again.”

But here’s the truth for buyers in Mentor, Ohio:

The local market often behaves very differently from what you see on national news.

In many Mentor neighborhoods, well-maintained homes in desirable price ranges are still moving relatively quickly—especially homes priced under roughly $400,000. Inventory remains tighter than many buyers expect, which means waiting for the “perfect market” can sometimes backfire.

At the same time, higher interest rates have changed what buyers can comfortably afford each month. A home that felt manageable two years ago may carry a noticeably larger monthly payment today.

So… should you buy now or wait?

The answer depends less on predicting the market and more on your personal situation.

If you:

buying now may still make strong long-term sense—especially if you find the right home in the right location.

On the other hand, if you’re stretching your budget too tightly or hoping rates will drop dramatically in the near future, waiting may be the smarter move.

One thing many local buyers are discovering is that competition hasn’t disappeared in Mentor—it has simply become more selective.

Homes that are clean, updated, and priced correctly still attract strong interest.

The best strategy right now isn’t panic buying or fear-based waiting.

It’s understanding the local market, knowing your numbers, and being ready when the right opportunity appears.

Thinking about buying—or waiting? Our full website article breaks down what today’s housing market actually feels like for Mentor buyers, why some residents are holding off, why others are moving forward, and what smart local buyers are doing differently right now.

4673 Brooksdale Rd., OH 44060
6 Beds, 5.5 Bath, 8,482 Sqft. 2.06 Acre Lot
Sale Price $4,500,000
Listed by: Mark and Denise Zervos Brokered by Platinum Real Estate
Link to Property Listing

7796 Clydesdale Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
5 Beds, 2.5 Bath, 3,198 Sqft. 5,523 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $725,000
Listed by: The Young Team Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan Brokered by Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan Realty
Link to Property Listing

6740 Rockport Ln., Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 3.5 Bath, 3,340 Sqft. 0.50 Acre Lot
Sale Price $525,000
Listed by: James S. Falvey Brokered by Falvey Realty
Link to Property Listing

7224 Burridge Ave., Mentor OH 44060
6 Beds, 3.5 Bath, ???? Sqft. 0.44 Acre Lot (Multi-Family)
Sale Price $399,999
Listed by: Sarah Glasky Brokered by Platinum Real Estate
Link to Property Listing

7070 Dogwood Ln., Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1,275 Sqft., 0.51 Acre Lot
Sale Price $294,900 ⬇️ $5K
Listed by: Brady A. Secre Brokered by Exp Realty, Llc.
Link to Property Listing

Link to All the Home Listings in 44060 (216 in Total) in Zip Code 44060

The Minnesota Twins edged the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday, earning a series win over their AL Central rivals.

Kody Clemens collected three hits and scored twice, while rookie left-hander Kendry Rojas picked up his first major league victory with 3 1/3 strong innings in relief. Rojas allowed one run while striking out five.

Minnesota broke a 1-1 tie with a four-run fifth inning. Brooks Lee delivered the go-ahead RBI single before Royce Lewis, Josh Bell and Austin Martin each drove in runs to extend the lead to 5-1.

Cleveland battled back behind a career-high four-hit performance from Brayan Rocchio. RBI singles from Angel Martínez and Chase DeLauter cut the deficit, and DeLauter added an RBI groundout in the eighth to make it 5-4.

Yoendrys Gómez closed the door with a perfect ninth inning to earn his third career save.

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt missed the game because of ongoing respiratory issues, with bench coach Tony Arnerich serving as acting manager.

See Highlights at espn.com

The Lake County Captains lost 7-4 to the Great Lakes Loons on Sunday despite scoring three late runs.

Jackson Humphries took the loss and fell to 0-3 after allowing two unearned runs over four innings while striking out six.

Great Lakes scored twice in the third inning and broke the game open in the fifth with a two-run double by Jose Meza and a Captains error that helped extend the lead to 6-1. Meza added another RBI double in the seventh.

Lake County scored in the eighth on a passed ball, then added two more runs in the ninth on RBI singles from Bennett Thompson and Luke Hill before the rally ended.

Source: milb.com

Wow, who knew? Chickens acting badly. hehe