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🥇 Mentor Teen’s Hard Work Pays Off With National Welding Championship

📰 Leadership Lake County Launches New Summer Camp for Young Leaders

🍽️ Dinner Rescue: What's for Dinner Tonight?

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MENTOR, Ohio — Residents have an opportunity to help guide the future of one of Northeast Ohio's most important natural areas.

The Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve is the focus of a new Master Plan aimed at improving accessibility, infrastructure, education, and the overall visitor experience while protecting the marsh's ecological value.

The project is being led by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in partnership with the City of Mentor and Lake County. Planning and design firm SmithGroup has been hired to develop the plan.

According to project organizers, the Master Plan will create a long-term framework for future improvements and investments across the preserve.

Key goals include:

• Improving accessibility and navigation
• Addressing infrastructure needs
• Exploring a future nature center
• Supporting year-round recreation and ecotourism
• Protecting natural resources
• Strengthening community engagement

Officials say the current visitor experience lacks a unified framework, making this planning effort an opportunity to create a clearer vision for the preserve's future.

Residents can provide feedback through a public survey that will help guide the Master Plan. The survey is open through July 3, 2026, and takes less than five minutes to complete.

Source: cityofmentor.com

MENTOR, Ohio — A Mentor High School senior is bringing home national recognition after winning a major welding competition in Wyoming.

Seventeen-year-old Aidan Pecka recently earned first place at the Western Welding Academy competition in Gillette, Wyoming, outperforming roughly 400 students from across multiple states. The victory also came with a scholarship and recognition among some of the country's top young welders.

Pecka said hearing his name announced as the winner was a moment he will never forget.

The achievement follows years of dedication to learning the trade. Interested in welding since the start of high school, Pecka enrolled in Lakeland Community College’s welding program during his junior year while continuing classes at Mentor High School.

According to his father, Ed Pecka, Aidan's days often started before sunrise. He would weld at Lakeland before school, attend classes at Mentor High, then return to Lakeland for additional training that sometimes stretched into the evening.

Pecka credits Lakeland instructors Ryan Eubank, Paul McMillan, and Mathew Nonato for helping prepare him for both competition and career opportunities.

The momentum hasn’t stopped. Just days after winning in Wyoming, Pecka captured first place at the SkillsUSA Ohio state competition and is now preparing for the SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta.

After graduating from Mentor High on May 31, Pecka plans to pursue a career in the skilled trades, potentially through a pipefitters union or as a boilermaker.

For Mentor residents, his success is another reminder of the opportunities available through career and technical education programs close to home.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Leadership Lake County is launching Camp LIT, a summer leadership program for students entering third, fourth and fifth grades. The camp is designed to help participants develop leadership skills, confidence and teamwork through engaging, hands-on experiences.

The weeklong program will take place June 22–26 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lakeland Community College. Students will have opportunities to strengthen communication skills, improve collaboration and gain practical leadership experience in a structured environment.

Campers will participate in interactive workshops, team-building challenges and leadership development activities. The program focuses on confidence, accountability, teamwork and community awareness, helping students build skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Registration is open. More information is available at leadershiplakecounty.org/camp-lit.

Today’s Dinner Rescue proves that family-friendly meals don't have to be expensive or complicated. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or something a little lighter, these two budget-friendly dinners are packed with flavor, easy enough for busy weeknights, and sure to earn a spot in your regular meal rotation.

These aren't your ordinary cheeseburgers. Soft pretzel buns, seasoned beef, melted cheese, and classic burger toppings come together in a fun, shareable dinner that's perfect for families.

Kids love the slider size, while parents appreciate how easily they can feed a crowd without spending a fortune. Pair them with a simple side salad, fruit, or baked potato wedges and you've got a complete meal that feels like a weekend treat on a weeknight budget.

👉 Get the recipe: Pretzel Bun Cheeseburger Sliders

Looking for something that feels a little healthier but still tastes like comfort food? These colorful bowls combine tender honey mustard chicken with roasted potatoes, carrots, and broccoli for a meal that's packed with flavor without feeling heavy.

The sweet-and-savory honey mustard glaze is mild enough for kids while still offering plenty of flavor for adults. Best of all, everything roasts together on a sheet pan, making prep and cleanup incredibly easy.

👉 Get the recipe: Honey Mustard Chicken & Veggie Bowls Recipe

Whether you're craving comfort food or something a little lighter, today’s Dinner Rescue proves that great family dinners don't have to be complicated—or expensive. 👨‍🍳

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Guardians jumped on Boston early and made the lead stand up in a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox on Friday night at Progressive Field.

Angel Martínez sparked the effort on both sides of the ball. He drove in a run during Cleveland’s four-run first inning and later made a key defensive play to stop a Boston scoring threat.

The Guardians strung together six straight singles in the opening inning, with RBI hits from Rhys Hoskins and Martínez helping build a 4-0 advantage. Patrick Bailey added a sacrifice fly as Cleveland took control early.

Martínez also came through defensively in the second inning, throwing out a runner at the plate after Boston tried to capitalize on a ball that got past shortstop Brayan Rocchio.

Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo each collected two hits, providing a boost to the offense.

Boston trimmed the deficit in the fifth inning with three runs, including an RBI single by Marcelo Mayer, an RBI double from Caleb Durbin, and a sacrifice fly by Jarren Duran. However, Cleveland’s bullpen kept the Red Sox off the scoreboard the rest of the way.

Colin Holderman earned the win with 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. Starter Slade Cecconi allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings, and Cade Smith recorded his MLB-leading 20th save.

The Guardians’ early offensive outburst proved to be enough as they held off the late push and secured another home victory.

See Highlights at espn.com

BELOIT, WI — The Lake County Captains defeated the Beloit Sky Carp 12-7, winning their third game in four contests during the six-game series. Luke Hill homered and drove in two runs, Maick Collado collected two RBIs, and Nolan Schubart’s bases-clearing double highlighted a five-run eighth inning.

Cam Schuelke earned the win with 2.2 scoreless innings as Lake County improved to 26-22, sitting 3.5 games behind first place.

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Funny video… Babies with Dads. I’m not sure they’re happy about that…