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📰 Local News: 🎇 July 3 Celebration to Include Free Food, a 1776-Yard Run and a New Garfield Statue

🛶 Kayakers Could Soon Have More Room at Mentor Lagoons Marina

🗓️ Lake County PERI Chapter to Host Senior Health Program July 2 in Wickliffe

🏘️ The Real Estate Question (New Series): Why Some Homes Age Better Financially

🏘️ Fresh Home Listings Around Mentor (44060) This Week

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Guardians Fall to Astros Despite Another Solid Start From Cecconi

⚾ Captains Fall to Loons Despite Strong Start From Hernández

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Mentor residents can begin making plans for a special community celebration as the city prepares to kick off its America 250 festivities on July 3.

City officials recently unveiled plans for an evening filled with family activities, food, and patriotic events centered around the city's new President James A. Garfield statue.

Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with the dedication and unveiling of the statue, followed by a 1776-yard run and walk at 6:45 p.m. The first 300 participants will receive a free T-shirt.

A community picnic will also begin at 6:45 p.m. on the Civic Center campus, featuring free hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, and ice cream for attendees.

Throughout the evening, visitors will be able to watch a video documenting the creation of the Garfield statue, along with messages from prominent Ohioans sharing what America means to them. Activities for children are also planned.

The July 3 event is part of Mentor's larger America 250 celebration surrounding Independence Day.

Additional festivities are planned for July 4, including skydivers, live music from Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute Band, and fireworks.

More details about both days of events will be released as the celebration approaches.

We'll have a complete guide to Mentor's America 250 celebration, including schedules and what to know before you go, closer to the holiday weekend.

One of Mentor's favorite spots for paddlers could soon become bigger and safer.

Mentor City Council recently approved legislation allowing the city to apply for a $50,000 grant through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Nature Works program to help fund an expansion of the kayak launch at Mentor Lagoons Marina.

According to city officials, the approximately $70,000 project would extend the existing dock by about 160 feet.

The current launch has become increasingly popular with kayakers exploring the Mentor Lagoons and nearby Lake Erie waters. City leaders say the additional dock space would help accommodate growing demand while improving safety for users.

The project still depends on receiving grant funding, but officials believe the improvement would enhance one of Mentor's most popular outdoor destinations.

With summer underway and interest in kayaking continuing to grow, the expansion could provide more room for residents and visitors looking to enjoy one of Mentor's unique natural attractions.

Members of Lake County Public Employee Retirees Inc. Chapter 28 will gather July 2 for a meeting focused on senior health issues.

The meeting begins at noon at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road in Wickliffe. Tom Strong will present a program addressing health concerns affecting older adults, and a 50-50 drawing also is planned.

Lunch costs $22. Reservations are required by noon June 26, and gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request.

PERI advocates for protecting and preserving retirement benefits. All members of the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System are welcome to attend.

For reservations or additional information, contact Sherri at 440-357-8118 or email [email protected].

Why Do Some Homes Appreciate More Than Others?

Two houses can start out looking almost identical and end up in very different places years later.

That might seem surprising. After all, square footage, number of bedrooms, and age are easy to compare. But long-term value is shaped by things that aren't always obvious.

Some neighborhoods develop mature trees and a sense of character that can't be built overnight. Some homes sit on quiet streets that remain desirable for decades. Others benefit from convenient locations, flexible layouts, and features that continue appealing to future buyers.

That's one reason expensive renovations don't always guarantee higher values. What's popular today isn't always what people will want twenty years from now.

In many ways, a home's future value depends on people who haven't even lived there yet.

The families who eventually buy a house bring different tastes, different priorities, and different lifestyles. Homes that adapt well to those changes often age better financially.

That's why real estate has always been about more than the house itself.

It's also about the neighborhood, the street, and how people want to live—both now and decades from now.

👉🏻 Continue reading: The website version explores why mature trees, quiet streets, and even future generations of buyers can influence which homes become more valuable over time.

From lakefront luxury homes to more practical family-friendly options, here’s a quick look at several new listings that recently hit the market in the 44060 area.

7839 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: Waking up to sweeping Lake Erie views and ending the day with unforgettable sunsets sounds like everyday life done right.
6 Beds, 5 Bath, 3,093 Sqft. 1.07 Acre Lot
Sale Price $949,000
Listed by: Lisa Sisko Brokered by Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan Realty
Link to Property Listing

7820 Lynford Way, Mentor, OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: The gorgeous new three-season room feels like the kind of space where morning coffee, quiet evenings, and time with family become part of the day.
5 Beds, 3.5 Bath, 2,988 Sqft. 8,712 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $569,000
Listed by: Michael Kaim, Agent Brokered by Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc.
Link to Property Listing

8024 Parkcroft Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: The bright, sun-filled morning room feels like the perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee or simply slow down and enjoy the view.
3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1,822 Sqft. 7,802 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $459,990
Listed by: Sharon Zunkley Brokered by Keller Williams Grt Cleve Ne
Link to Property Listing

9090 Aileen Dr., Mentor OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, the peaceful wooded setting gives this home a private, tucked-away feel while still being close to everything.4 4 Beds, 2.5 Bath, ???? Sqft. 0.78 Acre Lot
Sale Price $384,900
Listed by: Bill Flaherty, Agent Brokered by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Link to Property Listing

6452 Brooks Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060
Why it Caught Our Eye: That massive four-car garage opens the door to everything from weekend projects to extra storage and all the hobbies that need room.
3 Beds, 1.5 Bath, 1,583 Sqft., 9,749 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $259,900
Listed by: Yvonne Leduc Brokered by Homesmart Real Estate Momentum Llc
Link to Property Listing

Link to All the Home Listings in 44060 (220 in Total) in Zip Code 44060

Alvarez Homers Again as Guardians Fall 2-1 to Astros

The Cleveland Guardians dropped a tight 2-1 game to the Houston Astros on Sunday, closing out their series with a loss despite keeping Houston's offense largely in check.

Yordan Alvarez gave the Astros an early lead with his American League-leading 25th home run, a solo shot in the first inning. Houston added another run in the fourth before Cleveland answered in the fifth. Petey Halpin tripled and later scored when Travis Bazzana grounded out, cutting the deficit to 2-1.

Guardians starter Slade Cecconi pitched six innings and allowed two runs on six hits. Although he took the loss, the right-hander continued a steady stretch in which he has surrendered three runs or fewer in nine consecutive starts.

Houston starter Kai-Wei Teng limited Cleveland to one run over six innings, and Astros relievers Steven Okert, Bryan King and Josh Hader combined for three scoreless innings to finish the game.

Cleveland has lost four of its last six games.

The Guardians open a three-game series Monday against the White Sox in Chicago, with Gavin Williams (9-4, 3.83 ERA) scheduled to start.

See Highlights at espn.com

A strong outing from Melkis Hernández wasn't enough Sunday as the Lake County Captains dropped a 5-4 decision to Great Lakes in Midland League play.

Hernández allowed just one run on three hits over five innings while striking out four. The game was tied when he exited, but the Loons scored three unearned runs in the seventh inning against reliever Jogly García, including a two-run homer by Logan Wagner.

Welbyn Francisca put Lake County ahead in the fourth with an RBI triple, and Tommy Hawke added a sacrifice fly in the fifth for a 2-1 lead. Great Lakes answered with Emil Morales' solo homer in the sixth before taking control in the seventh.

The Captains rallied in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Jeffrey Mercedes and an RBI single from Dean Curley, but came up one run short.

Lake County, now 1-1 in the second half, is off Monday before returning home Tuesday, June 23, to begin a six-game series against the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

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