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MENTOR-on-the-LAKE, Ohio — Two gaming businesses in Mentor-on-the-Lake have been shut down after police and state investigators suspected illegal gambling activity.

Late last month, Mentor-on-the-Lake Police and the Ohio Casino Control Commission executed search warrants at Gamers Hub and The Zone. Authorities disabled about 80 gaming machines and seized cash during the operation.

Police said the businesses presented themselves as amusement centers or internet cafés offering “games of skill,” where prizes are legally limited to $10. Investigators said evidence instead pointed to alleged illegal casino operations and gambling houses.

No arrests were made during the raids, but officials said criminal charges are pending.

The crackdown marks the second time in two years that Mentor-on-the-Lake police have targeted local gaming businesses tied to suspected illegal gambling. City officials are now working on ordinance changes and other measures to prevent similar businesses from reopening.

Authorities across Northeast Ohio continue to monitor storefront gaming operations that resemble casino-style gambling while operating as skill-game businesses.

Watch the Video Story at news5cleveland.com

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — Three people have pleaded guilty in Lake County Common Pleas Court in connection with a large-scale scam targeting an elderly Willoughby woman, and police said the suspects are believed to be in the country illegally.

Willoughby Police said Bingzhi Deng, Xiaojing Wu and Long Zhang each pleaded guilty to attempted theft from a protected class and possessing criminal tools. Sentencing is scheduled for June 4 before Judge Patrick J. Condon.

Investigators said the case began in November after an elderly woman lost about $93,000 in a scam. Willoughby Police partnered with the FBI during the investigation.

In December, authorities conducted a sting operation in which the three defendants were arrested after allegedly accepting $40,000 in fake currency from the victim while under police surveillance.

A fourth suspect, Kanishq Patel, was later arrested and remains jailed on a $250,000 bond awaiting trial.

Police said U.S. Border Patrol informed investigators that Deng, Wu and Zhang are believed to be in the country illegally. Officials also credited the FBI and U.S. Secret Service for assisting with the investigation and urged residents to stay alert to scams targeting older adults.

Source: cleveland.com

MENTOR, Ohio — The City of Mentor is inviting residents to apply for a volunteer opening on the Board of Building & Zoning Appeals. The available position is for one city elector to complete the remainder of a four-year term that will run through Dec. 31, 2028.

Under Mentor’s municipal code, candidates interested in serving must submit both an application and résumé to the Clerk of Council. Applications can be emailed to Clerk of Council Julie A. Schiavoni at [email protected], or delivered by mail or in person to the Mentor Municipal Center at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060.

All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on May 26, 2026. Additional information and application materials are available through the city’s official PDF application form.

Source: cityofmentor.com

If climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or walking across a parking lot leaves you more out of breath than it used to, you’re not alone.

And contrary to what many people assume, it doesn’t automatically mean something is seriously wrong—or that you’re simply “out of shape.”

For many adults, especially those who spend long periods sitting or working indoors, the real issue is often a combination of deconditioning and poor breathing mechanics.

Here’s what that means.

When the body becomes less active over time, the heart, lungs, and muscles gradually lose efficiency. At the same time, many people begin breathing shallowly from the upper chest instead of deeply from the diaphragm. That creates a cycle where the body feels stressed more quickly during even moderate activity.

The result?
You feel winded faster than you should.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to “push through” with intense exercise. That often backfires and leaves them discouraged.

A better approach is rebuilding endurance gradually.

Start with short, consistent walks—even 5–10 minutes at a comfortable pace. Focus on slower, deeper breathing through your nose when possible, and avoid rushing your pace just to “get exercise.”

This isn’t about athletic performance. It’s about teaching your body to become efficient again.

For many residents in Mentor, especially after years of sedentary routines, stress, or weight gain, stamina loss can happen slowly enough that people don’t notice it until everyday activities become harder.

The good news is the body adapts remarkably well when given consistent movement and better breathing patterns.

Small improvements done regularly often create more lasting results than occasional hard workouts.

👉 Want a deeper breakdown and a quick self-check to see if this applies to you? Read the full article on our website.

⚠️ This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns, conditions, or changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts Tuesday night as the Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 at Progressive Field.

The win improved Cleveland to 29-4 at home against the Angels since 2015.

Martinez, Patrick Bailey and Bryan Rocchio each drove in runs for the Guardians. Starter Slade Cecconi threw four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Hunter Gaddis earned the win in relief, while Cade Smith recorded his 12th save.

Martinez gave Cleveland the lead in the third with his sixth homer of the season. Bailey added an RBI groundout in the fifth, and Rocchio drove in another run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh.

The Angels scored in the sixth and added a Vaughn Grissom homer in the eighth but fell short.

Before the game, Cleveland announced the death of longtime public address announcer Bob Tayek, who served at Progressive Field since 1999.

See Highlights at espn.com

The Lake County Captains used big innings in the third and sixth to defeat the Dayton Dragons 9-3 at home.

Dayton took an early 1-0 lead on a first-inning solo homer by Alfredo Duno, but the Captains answered in the third. Jace LaViolette tied the game with an RBI groundout before Dean Curley hit a two-run homer. Aaron Walton followed with a solo shot to extend the lead to 4-1.

Lake County added another run in the fourth before Dayton cut the deficit to 5-3 with two runs of its own.

The Captains pulled away in the sixth when Curley drew a bases-loaded walk and Walton added a two-run single. Tommy Hawke drove in another run with an RBI single in the seventh.

Walton and Curley each drove in three runs in the win.

Captain’s Pitcher Melkis Hernandez earned the victory to improve to 4-2 after throwing four scoreless innings in relief. He allowed two hits and struck out five.

See Highlights at espn.com

The Mentor Lady Cardinals softball team continued its strong conference run Monday with an 8-0 road victory over Medina.

Mentor took control early, scoring three runs in the first inning behind a strong offensive effort and a dominant outing from pitcher Syd Cahill. Cahill threw a complete-game shutout, allowing four hits over seven innings while striking out three and walking five to earn the win.

The Lady Cardinals finished with 14 hits, led by leadoff hitter Maddie Beam-Jones. She went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBIs and three runs scored.

Sophia Smalley also had a strong game, going 3-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored. Several other Mentor players added hits in the conference victory.

With the win, Mentor improved to 15-7 overall and stayed unbeaten in conference play at 9-0. The Lady Cardinals were scheduled to face Gilmour Academy on Tuesday, though the result was not immediately available.

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