Ohio Manufacturing & Workforce: Ohio State President argues for a manufacturing renaissance and highlights OSU’s role in the Trump-backed “Foundry School” advanced manufacturing push. Packaging & Supply Chain: Adherex Group is buying North Canton’s Polymer Packaging to expand flexible, bakery, and protective packaging plus custom manufacturing. Defense Manufacturing: Metallus won a five-year, up-to-$995M Defense Logistics Agency contract for HF-1 steel used in 155mm artillery ammunition bodies, with Canton equipment aimed at high monthly output. AI Data Centers & Power: A Rust Belt “powerhouse” groundbreak signals continued AI campus buildout along the Ohio River, while Ohio policy debates keep circling data-center electricity costs and incentives. Energy Costs & Policy: Ohio lawmakers consider a 90-day gas tax suspension to cut prices, as AAA reports regular around $4.34 and diesel about $6.75. Local Infrastructure: Akron’s old Route 8 bridge demolition is complete; the northbound span is slated to start construction in 2027. Food Safety: Berlin Seeds of Millersburg recalls 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed tied to an E. coli/Salmonella outbreak, sold in 44 states. Business Real Estate: Warren’s West Warren Industrial Park could get a $1.3M roadwork grant to widen access for light industrial, distribution, and advanced manufacturing.