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Lemonade stands have been popping up in Mentor and nearby communities as kids work to raise money for the family of fallen Mentor Police Officer Mathew Mazany.Mazany, 41, was killed June, 24 in a hit-and-run crash on Route 2.Mentor Police Department has been posting about the lemonade stands on its Facebook page and encouraging the public to stop and buy a cup of lemonade.

It was a steady flow of visitors as hundreds of family, friends and first responders came to say farewell, pay their respects to a fallen officer and provide condolences to his family.Many of the visitors who came to Monreal Funeral Home to attend the calling hours for

Firing up the grill and cooking all varieties of delicious food is an American tradition, especially during the summer.Unfortunately, many Americans also start grill fires that cause injuries and damage homes and garages.From 2011 to 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 9,600 home fires per year involving grills, barbecues, or hibachis, according to the

Riders taking Laketran's Local Routes are getting a bit more included in their bus fare this summer. This month, the transit agency announced "Locations along Laketran," a summer-long promotion featuring a business each week along Local Routes 1-6 that offer a discount just for being a Laketran rider.

Painesville Economic Director Cathy Bieterman recently provided an overview of the Downtown Master Plan.The plan emerged from input from several key stakeholders, including administration, City Council, the Lake County commissioners, Lake Erie College, Painesville Schools, business owners and area residents.

Community reportLake Metroparks invites the public to help it celebrate the Grand River during its River Jamboree on July 15.The highlight of this free event is people getting into the river to discover the life that abounds underwater, according to a news release. A variety of nets are provided.

Community reportThe public can now sign up for the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library Annual Community Yard, Bake and Book Sale. The sale will be on the front lawn of the Kirtland Public Library, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 4. Each year there is a large variety of goods for sale from approximately 30 families, according to a news release.

The Lake County YMCA Dream House opened for tours on June 30 and visitors who toured the house liked what they saw.This season marked the 25th Anniversary of the Dream House project, initiated in 1993 by the Lake County YMCA as a means to raise funds for programs and facilities.

Last year's devaluation of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant cost the Perry Joint Fire District $334,681 in tax revenue. Further devaluation of the plant is expected as its future remains in limbo after its owner FirstEnergy Solutions

Lake County Eastlake/Willowick/Wickliffe: Fireworks at Classic Stadium, gates open at 7 p.m. on July 4, fireworks at 9:45 p.m.Fairport Harbor Village: Mardi Gras Parade at 4 p.m., July 4; Mardi Gras fireworks at dusk on July 8.Mentor: Concert with Cleveland Pops Orchestra in