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📰 Local News: 🎸 Mentor Rocks Opens 2026 Season With Forever Seger

🛶 Mentor Lagoons Launches Summer Boat Rental Season for 2026

🦟 Health District Continues Mosquito Control Efforts Across Lake County

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Home & Property: A Smart Homeowner’s Summer Guide: Repair it, Replace it, or Ignore it?

🏈 Sports: 🏈 Cleveland Secures Future Assets in Huge Myles Garrett Trade

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MENTOR, Ohio — Mentor Rocks returns this evening, Tuesday, June 2, with Forever Seger opening the 2026 Ken Ganley KIA Mentor Rocks summer concert series at 7 p.m.

The Bob Seger tribute act brings the sound of Seger and The Silver Bullet Band to the Mentor Civic Amphitheater, with a set expected to include favorites like “Turn the Page,” “Hollywood Nights,” “Old Time Rock and Roll,” and “Night Moves.”

The FREE summer series runs Tuesdays from June 2 through Aug. 25 and is known for its relaxed, festival-style atmosphere, lawn seating, food vendors, and big summer crowds. In 2025, Mentor Rocks drew 132,550 attendees, according to the city.

One important change this year: no coolers. The city says outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are still allowed, but they must be hand carried. Anyone bringing a cooler will be asked to return it to their vehicle.

Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets, since the amphitheater does not have permanent seating. Outside alcohol, glass containers, food deliveries, and pets are not permitted on the main amphitheater grounds.

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Where to Park and What Not to Bring to this FREE event.

MENTOR, Ohio — Visitors can explore the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve by water this summer as the Mentor Lagoons Marina begins its 2026 rental season.

Single and double kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and pedal boats are available for hourly rental from May 23 through Sept. 7. Rentals operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays, with the last launch at 7 p.m. Beginning Aug. 18, rental hours are reduced later in the season.

Hourly rates are $10 for single kayaks and paddleboards, $15 for double kayaks and canoes, and $20 for pedal boats.

The marina is also accepting 2026 deposits from current dock owners and rack customers. Updated insurance and registration documents are required for all vessels and golf carts stored at the lagoons.

Visitors can also stop by the concession stand near the marina office for drinks, ice cream, and snacks throughout the summer. The stand operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with weekend-only service after Aug. 15.

For boaters, the Mentor Lagoons Marina offers direct access to Lake Erie. The public boat ramp is open from April 1 through Nov. 15, weather permitting, from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Daily launch permits are available through the marina office.

The Marina Office, located at 8365 Harbor Drive, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for information and assistance.

For More Information Visit cityofmentor.com

MENTOR, Ohio — The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) conducts mosquito spraying in most Lake County communities each year to help reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses and improve outdoor comfort during the summer months.

At this time, no mosquito spraying schedule has been released. Residents seeking updates or additional information can contact the LCGHD mosquito control hotline at 440-350-2088 or visit lcghd.org.

Every homeowner eventually faces the same question:

Should I repair it, replace it, or simply leave it alone?

The answer is rarely as simple as it seems.

Most people focus on the item itself—a cracked driveway, aging deck boards, old windows, or a noisy air conditioner. But experienced homeowners often start somewhere else:

What happens if I wait?

A small drywall crack above a doorway may be mostly cosmetic and not require immediate attention. A loose deck board, however, can allow water to penetrate deeper into the structure, turning a simple repair into a much larger project.

The same thinking applies throughout your home.

An older air conditioner that still cools effectively may be worth repairing. But if breakdowns are becoming more frequent and utility bills keep climbing, replacement may actually be the less expensive option over time.

Many of the costliest home repairs begin as small issues that quietly worsen.

A minor roof problem can lead to interior water damage.

A clogged gutter can contribute to foundation issues.

A leaning fence can become a complete fence replacement after one strong storm.

One simple decision framework can help:

If you answer "yes" to two or more of those questions, delaying may not be the most affordable choice.

For many homeowners in Mentor, the goal isn't keeping everything perfect. It's knowing which issues can wait, which deserve attention now, and which will likely become much more expensive if ignored.

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We'll break down common home issues—including roofs, decks, driveways, HVAC systems, windows, fences, gutters, water heaters, and appliances—and help you decide when to repair, replace, or simply monitor the situation.

Most homeowners don't need more maintenance checklists. They need a practical way to decide where their money will have the biggest impact. Here's a closer look at how to evaluate some of the most common home repair decisions.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in one of the NFL offseason’s biggest moves. In return, Cleveland receives edge defender Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick.

Garrett joins a Rams team already viewed as a leading Super Bowl contender. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is coming off a record-setting 23-sack season and has been one of the NFL’s most dominant defenders for several years. His addition further strengthens a defense that was already upgraded this offseason.

While Garrett immediately boosts Los Angeles’ championship hopes, Cleveland secured a significant return. Verse, the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year, has quickly developed into one of the league’s top young edge defenders and remains under affordable team control for multiple seasons.

The financial aspect also favors the Browns, as Garrett is due more than $73 million over the next two years, while Verse remains on his rookie contract.

For Cleveland, the trade reflects a long-term approach, turning an aging superstar into a younger player and valuable draft assets. For the Rams, the move signals an all-in effort to win now, though at a considerable long-term cost.

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