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🚂 Crowds Gathered as Big Boy No. 4014 Passed Through Northeast Ohio

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Home & Property: 🏘️ The Home Upgrades You'll Enjoy Every Day—Not Just on Resale Day

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Bellinger Delivers in 10th as Yankees Outlast Guardians 7-5

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MENTOR, Ohio — The Ken Ganley KIA Mentor Rocks summer concert series returns on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with an evening of country music tribute performances at Mentor Civic Amphitheater. The free event begins at 6:45 p.m. and features Ultimate Eric Church followed by Tennessee Whiskey, a tribute to Chris Stapleton.

Opening the night, Ultimate Eric Church brings a high-energy performance celebrating the music of one of country music’s biggest stars. The nationally recognized tribute act is known for recreating the sound, look, and atmosphere of an authentic Eric Church concert.

Following the opener, Tennessee Whiskey takes the stage with a performance dedicated to the music of Chris Stapleton. Based in Chicago, the group is made up of accomplished musicians who have been performing together since 2022, focusing on faithfully reproducing Stapleton’s signature sound and style.

Admission and parking are free. Attendees are reminded that coolers, outside alcohol, glass containers, food deliveries, and pets are not permitted. Additional information is available at www.mentorrocks.info.

Big Boy No. 4014 Rolled Through Lake County Yesterday

MENTOR, Ohio — Residents and railroad enthusiasts gathered across Mentor on Monday, June 8, to watch Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 make its way through the city on its journey from Euclid to Conneaut.

The historic steam locomotive passed through Mentor during the afternoon, drawing crowds eager to see one of the most famous and powerful steam engines ever built. The restored locomotive, known for its massive size and rich railroad history, attracted rail fans and families alike as it traveled east through Northeast Ohio.

Big Boy No. 4014’s appearance offered a rare opportunity for residents to witness a piece of American railroad heritage in motion. The event generated excitement throughout the community as spectators lined the route to catch a glimpse of the legendary locomotive.

MENTOR, Ohio — Residents can now explore the newly released 2026 Mentor City Magazine, a publication highlighting city information, community resources, and local features for the year ahead.

Printed copies were recently delivered to households throughout Mentor, while a digital edition is available for readers who prefer to access the magazine on their computers, tablets, or smartphones. Free printed copies are also available in the lobby of the Mentor Municipal Center.

City officials expressed appreciation to Direct Market Publishing and the publication’s advertisers for supporting the project, allowing the magazine to be produced without any cost to local taxpayers.

Community members with questions or feedback about the publication can contact the city through [email protected].

When homeowners think about improvements, the conversation usually starts with one question: Will it increase the home's value?

That's a reasonable thing to consider. But most homeowners in Mentor aren't preparing to sell this summer. They're planning to enjoy where they live.

That shifts the conversation toward a different question: What improvements actually make everyday life better?

Many of the upgrades people appreciate most have little to do with resale value and everything to do with how often they use their homes.

Take shade, for example. Many Mentor homeowners have patios, decks, or backyard seating areas that sit empty during the hottest part of the day. A pergola, shade sail, large umbrella, or even a strategically planted tree can completely change that. Suddenly, a space that's avoided in the afternoon becomes somewhere people actually want to spend time.

Outdoor lighting creates a similar effect.

A few well-placed lights can turn a deck or patio into an evening gathering space. Families stay outside longer. Neighbors linger after dinner. Summer nights feel a little less rushed.

Screened porches are another favorite among Northeast Ohio homeowners. They offer fresh air without the constant battle against mosquitoes that seem to arrive right around sunset.

Even a simple fire pit can change how a yard gets used. Cool evenings become opportunities to gather, talk, and spend time together.

The common thread isn't return on investment. It's return on enjoyment.

Ask homeowners about their favorite improvement and they rarely start by talking about property values. They talk about the morning coffee they now drink on the porch. The dinners eaten outside. The backyard gatherings that happen more often than they used to.

The best home improvements often aren't the ones that impress future buyers.

They're the ones that help you enjoy your home more today.

👉 In our full website article, we'll explore why some projects create lasting happiness, the home upgrades Northeast Ohio homeowners rarely regret, and why many wish they'd done them years sooner.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 in 10 innings Monday night, with Cody Bellinger delivering a two-run single in the decisive frame.

With the game tied at 5-5, Ali Sánchez started the 10th as the automatic runner. After Ben Rice was intentionally walked and Max Schuemann reached to load the bases, Bellinger lined a two-run single to left, scoring Sánchez and Rice.

Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer in the first and added the game-tying RBI in the eighth. Ryan McMahon also homered for New York.

Cleveland took a 5-4 lead in the fifth on Angel Martínez’s two-run homer, but the Yankees responded late to force extra innings.

David Bednar earned the win with 1 2/3 hitless innings and three strikeouts as New York secured its first extra-inning victory of the season.

The series continues Tuesday with Gerrit Cole scheduled to start for the Yankees against Cleveland’s Slade Cecconi.

See Highlights at espn.com

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