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🚨 Motorcyclist Dies Following Lakeshore Boulevard Crash in Mentor

🐟 Lake Erie Perch Outlook: Better Fishing Out West, Tougher Conditions Near Lake County

🍽️ DINNER RESCUE: Crispy Hot Honey Chicken or Loaded Pitas? Dinner Wins Either Way

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⚾ Nine-Run Inning Sends Captains to Third Straight Loss

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Michael J. Leppelmeier has pleaded guilty to three second-degree felony charges connected to the June 3 incident involving two bicyclists near Headlands Beach.

Lake County Common Pleas Court records reviewed by Mentor Local Buzz show that Leppelmeier pleaded guilty July 30 to two counts of felonious assault and one count of robbery. Judge Jeffrey W. Ruple accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for Sept. 21 at 8:15 a.m.

The charging document says Leppelmeier caused serious physical harm to one victim, identified as D.S. A second count says he attempted to harm P.G. by using a motor vehicle as a deadly weapon. The robbery count alleges that he inflicted, attempted to inflict or threatened physical harm against P.G. while committing or attempting a theft offense.

Some earlier coverage described the case as proceeding “by way of information.” That refers to how prosecutors filed the charges—not the type of plea.

Leppelmeier waived his right to have a grand jury review the case. Prosecutors then filed a bill of information listing the three charges, and he separately entered a written guilty plea.

The court reset his bond at $4 million. The docket also shows a referral related to a presentence investigation and/or psychological evaluation before sentencing.

Read the full story for a plain-English explanation of the court process, a breakdown of all three charges and what happens before Leppelmeier is sentenced.

A motorcyclist died Friday following a crash on Lakeshore Boulevard near Frederick Drive, according to the City of Mentor.

Mentor police officers responded at approximately 4:38 p.m. July 31. The city said an initial investigation found that a 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Lakeshore Boulevard and began braking before reaching Frederick Drive.

The motorcycle then left the south side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.

The driver, who was the motorcycle’s only occupant, was transported by the Mentor Fire Department to Lake West Hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The City of Mentor has not released the rider’s identity or additional information about what caused the motorcycle to leave the road.

Lakeshore Boulevard was temporarily closed while accident investigation units from Mentor and Lake County examined the crash scene.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the city said no additional information was available Friday evening.

Read the full update on our website for a closer look at the confirmed timeline, what officials have not yet released and what may come next in the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the City of Mentor said no additional information was available Friday evening.

Yellow perch fishing is expected to remain difficult across much of Lake Erie in 2026, but anglers should find better opportunities in the lake’s west zone.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife expects the strongest fishing in July and August from approximately Toledo to Huron. More consistent hatch success has helped support a stable perch population in that part of the lake.

The outlook is less encouraging in the central and east zones, where below-average hatches have reduced perch abundance and contributed to lower angler catch rates.

That matters for Lake County anglers. Waters from approximately Huron to Fairport Harbor are part of the central zone, where the daily limit is 10 yellow perch. East of Fairport Harbor to Conneaut, the daily limit is 20.

Anglers fishing closer to home may find their best opportunity late in the fall. Wildlife officials say larger adult perch move closer to harbors as they follow baitfish inshore.

The 2026 daily limits are:

West zone, Toledo to Huron: 30 fish
Central zone, Huron to Fairport Harbor: 10 fish
East zone, Fairport Harbor to Conneaut: 20 fish

👉🏻 The full website story explains why the outlook varies so sharply across Lake Erie and what the late-fall movement could mean for Lake County anglers.

One brings golden crunch, sweet heat and creamy street corn. The other lets everyone build a fresh, flavorful chicken pita exactly the way they like it.

Some nights call for a dinner that feels like a treat. Others need something flexible enough to keep everyone happy. This week’s Dinner Rescue gives you both.

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Street Corn Salad bring the restaurant-style appeal. Thin chicken cutlets cook quickly, turn golden in a skillet and get a sweet, gently spicy hot honey drizzle that can be served on the side for anyone who prefers less heat. The corn salad adds lime, creamy richness and a little crunch, so the plate feels colorful and complete without another complicated side.

Loaded Mediterranean Chicken Pitas solve a different problem. Seasoned chicken, warm pita, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta and lemon-herb yogurt sauce go to the table separately, letting everyone build dinner their own way. Keep a few toppings off for selective eaters, add extra vegetables for anyone who wants them and serve the sauce on the side. Fruit, kettle chips or cut vegetables can round out the meal without adding much work.

Both meals use familiar supermarket ingredients, serve four and can be ready in about 30 minutes. The biggest time-saver is simple: prepare the cold components first. Mix the street corn salad or yogurt sauce, chop the vegetables, then cook the chicken just before dinner.

The cutlets are the pick when you want crunch, color and a dinner that feels a little special. The pitas are the answer when schedules are scattered or everyone wants something different.

Leftovers are useful too. Reheat sliced cutlets for salads or sandwiches, or pack the Mediterranean chicken with extra vegetables and sauce for lunch.

One dinner brings the wow factor. The other brings flexibility. Both make the weeknight decision easier.

See which dinner best fits your evening, then get both complete recipes with substitutions, make-ahead plans and ideas for tomorrow’s leftovers.

The Cleveland Guardians carried a one-run lead into the eighth inning Friday night, but the Arizona Diamondbacks broke through for four runs and handed Cleveland a 4-1 loss at Progressive Field.

Tanner Bibee gave the Guardians a strong start, holding Arizona scoreless through seven innings. He returned for the eighth with Cleveland ahead 1-0, but the Diamondbacks put two runners on before Bibee was replaced by Erik Sabrowski.

Arizona then took control. Sabrowski walked Corbin Carroll before Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno delivered back-to-back RBI singles. Ketel Marte added another run-scoring hit, and a fielding error by right fielder Angel Martínez allowed Carroll to score.

Bibee was charged with two runs and three hits over 7 1/3 innings. He fell to 4-11 despite keeping Cleveland in front for most of the night.

The Guardians scored their only run in the first inning when Rhys Hoskins singled off the left-field wall to bring home José Ramírez. Cleveland managed just two hits over the final eight innings, both by Steven Kwan.

The loss was Cleveland’s seventh in nine games. According to the supplied report, the Guardians remained in possession of the third and final American League wild-card spot.

The series continues with left-hander Parker Messick scheduled to start for Cleveland against Arizona left-hander Kohl Drake.

See the story and highlights at espn.com

The Lake County Captains could not overcome a nine-run second inning Friday night, falling 15-7 to the South Bend Cubs for their third consecutive loss.

South Bend used three home runs and a pair of run-scoring hits to build a 9-0 lead in the second. Captains starter Jackson Humphries took the loss after allowing six runs on four hits and four walks in 1⅓ innings. Three Lake County relievers combined to surrender nine additional runs.

The Captains continued to compete despite the early deficit. Garrett Howe led the offense with a double, home run, single and four RBIs. Welbyn Francisca also homered and scored three times.

Lake County made its strongest push in the seventh, scoring four runs to cut South Bend’s lead to 12-7. The Cubs responded with three runs in the eighth to end the comeback threat.

The loss dropped Lake County to 16-16 in the Midwest League East second-half standings. The Captains are 2½ games out of first place and have lost seven of their last 10.

Lake County and South Bend meet again Saturday at 7 p.m.

👉🏻 The Captains’ offense has produced plenty of runs, but a troubling pitching trend is making the second-half race more difficult. Read the full story for a closer look at what has gone wrong and why Saturday’s rematch matters.

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